About kmdesignmake
Aims and objectives: to design and make art pieces, small furniture and products that are both aesthetic and functional. The pieces are unique because they are made from previously used, sometimes unsaleable, unwanted, or damaged furniture wood, otherwise destined for the local landfill site; but note not all furniture material are of usable practical quality.
All the pieces in the gallery have fulfil the above criteria, they are bespoke and are original in design. The pieces are carefully crafted with passion and a little inspiration from mid-century furniture design, architecture, sculptural geometric and organic forms.
The term ‘Upcycle, or ‘Creative Reuse are exactly what KMDESIGNMAKE is striving to do as part of a process and as a journey. KMDESIGNMAKE is motivated by the challenge of designing, and discovering through the act of doing or shaping an idea into a tangible object of form.
Why take the plunge?
It has been quite a journey for K McIntosh/KMDESIGNMAKE, after a couple of years in temporary employment between 2016 to 2018, I made the decision to become self-employed in 2019 after much deliberation with my partner; I felt I had enough experience, the necessary skills, drive and creative ability to propel a personal but mildly ambitious venture to another level of development, I hope it will be a worthwhile journey.
Kmdesignmake is conscious of the need and aspiration to help change attitudes with the emphasis on an environmental approach to recycle/upcycle or the reuse of natural and previously processed wood materials. As a designer-maker, kmdesignmake is striving to make a difference with aims and objectives to reduce or contribute negligible amount of CO2 emissions in its creative endeavour.
In the current social and economic climate of post Brexit experience and the Covid-19 pandemic situation, creativity and designing has never been more relevant, it keeps me motivated, sane and optimistic for the future, and in times of such uncertainty coupled with an even less prosperous economic outlook. I believe the the tide will turn some time soon, and gradually; I hope this could be the tonic I need but also one of the many reasons for being on this journey, we are moving towards a greener future which could be brighter, and an interesting new road ahead.
Let the journey begin!
A vision to create or build something new out of the old, as a low-cost initiative coupled with a low-level energy consumption and extremely low level of CO2 emission. Creative Reuse is a kinder and more considerate way of saying I care about tackling elements of older, and damaged second-hand product, e.g., furniture wood that would otherwise be wasted, burnt, or end its journey on a landfill site.
Creative Reuse is also a contemporary initiative, involving the practice and development of bringing art, design, and design technology onto one new journey. Each project gives me a unique opportunity to explore, extend and refine my creative skills and techniques in the process of making.
Shown in the gallery section on this site are fine examples of uniquely crafted pieces, and in terms of any negative environmental impact, my creative activities contribution is only 0.25kg of CO2 per hour on average. In addition, I have also chosen to source local furniture material within a 5-7 miles/8.046 -11.265 km radius of the workshop, I feel satisfied with this approach whilst helping to reduce CO2 emissions as a designer-practitioner.
Keith McIntosh is the holder of BA (Hons) Art and Design (3D designs) (1993)/MA Art (2000).
Post Grad Diploma in Landscape Architecture (2006 – 2007).
C & G 7303 (PTLLS) Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, York (2009)
I see myself as a designer, draughtsman, artist, photographer, and a creative practitioner specialising in making tangible 3D items and products.
Previously worked in different design related disciplines over many years in both the public and private sectors and in recent years worked in secondary education as s specialist Instructor and tutor in the learning environment of art and design technology department in a PRU School.
Aims and objectives: to design and make art pieces, small furniture and products that are both aesthetic and functional. The pieces are unique because they are made from previously used, sometimes unsaleable, unwanted, or damaged furniture wood, otherwise destined for the local landfill site; but note not all furniture material are of usable practical quality.
All the pieces in the gallery have fulfil the above criteria, they are bespoke and are original in design. The pieces are carefully crafted with passion and a little inspiration from mid-century furniture design, architecture, sculptural geometric and organic forms.
The term ‘Upcycle, or ‘Creative Reuse are exactly what KMDESIGNMAKE is striving to do as part of a process and as a journey. KMDESIGNMAKE is motivated by the challenge of designing, and discovering through the act of doing or shaping an idea into a tangible object of form.
Why take the plunge?
It has been quite a journey for K McIntosh/KMDESIGNMAKE, after a couple of years in temporary employment between 2016 to 2018, I made the decision to become self-employed in 2019 after much deliberation with my partner; I felt I had enough experience, the necessary skills, drive and creative ability to propel a personal but mildly ambitious venture to another level of development, I hope it will be a worthwhile journey.
Kmdesignmake is conscious of the need and aspiration to help change attitudes with the emphasis on an environmental approach to recycle/upcycle or the reuse of natural and previously processed wood materials. As a designer-maker, kmdesignmake is striving to make a difference with aims and objectives to reduce or contribute negligible amount of CO2 emissions in its creative endeavour.
In the current social and economic climate of post Brexit experience and the Covid-19 pandemic situation, creativity and designing has never been more relevant, it keeps me motivated, sane and optimistic for the future, and in times of such uncertainty coupled with an even less prosperous economic outlook. I believe the the tide will turn some time soon, and gradually; I hope this could be the tonic I need but also one of the many reasons for being on this journey, we are moving towards a greener future which could be brighter, and an interesting new road ahead.
Let the journey begin!
A vision to create or build something new out of the old, as a low-cost initiative coupled with a low-level energy consumption and extremely low level of CO2 emission. Creative Reuse is a kinder and more considerate way of saying I care about tackling elements of older, and damaged second-hand product, e.g., furniture wood that would otherwise be wasted, burnt, or end its journey on a landfill site.
Creative Reuse is also a contemporary initiative, involving the practice and development of bringing art, design, and design technology onto one new journey. Each project gives me a unique opportunity to explore, extend and refine my creative skills and techniques in the process of making.
Shown in the gallery section on this site are fine examples of uniquely crafted pieces, and in terms of any negative environmental impact, my creative activities contribution is only 0.25kg of CO2 per hour on average. In addition, I have also chosen to source local furniture material within a 5-7 miles/8.046 -11.265 km radius of the workshop, I feel satisfied with this approach whilst helping to reduce CO2 emissions as a designer-practitioner.
Keith McIntosh is the holder of BA (Hons) Art and Design (3D designs) (1993)/MA Art (2000).
Post Grad Diploma in Landscape Architecture (2006 – 2007).
C & G 7303 (PTLLS) Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, York (2009)
I see myself as a designer, draughtsman, artist, photographer, and a creative practitioner specialising in making tangible 3D items and products.
Previously worked in different design related disciplines over many years in both the public and private sectors and in recent years worked in secondary education as s specialist Instructor and tutor in the learning environment of art and design technology department in a PRU School.