To create a space saving multi functional design creative work station in an informal settlement dwelling is a challenge .
My inspiration for this idea was originally to create a communicative link/ vehicle between people living in an informal settlement and creative designers. As a picture speaks a thousand words, i felt that ideas would flow more easily between the 2 groups. If a creative workstation was designed. A creative right now, right here concept which will teach creative conceptual designers such as myself how to improve conditions for those living under such extremely deplorable conditions.
My other more cumbersome creative work stations would take up to much space in an already crowded informal settlement home. These boards could be put into community halls and schools. This improved design creates a drawing board, table, bench , shelves and computer station all keyed into the structure of the dwelling. - So the workstation actually strengthens the architecture of the shack. The bright colours enhance mood and hopefully the creative spark of our future informal settlement engineers, artists, draughtspersons and wild designers.
Creating design spaces for future visionarys. Those undergoing real challenges now are better equipped to design create our future. Lets give them the tools and space to creatively work.
