Ella Son is a multidisciplinary textile designer focused on color and material interactions. 



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TEXTILES TRANSFORMING INTO FURNITURE, 2023 


This project was made in collaboration with RISD students Isabel Jane Marvel (MArch ’24) and Maya Weber (MA IntAr ’24).  

Here, textile folds and lifts from a flat rug into a three-dimensional form of a chair, a fluid piece alternating between soft for comfort and hard.
This structure focuses on sustainability, industrial, and off-the-shelf materials.


 

FIRST SAMPLING


Textile samples on 8 harnesses loom made by Ella Son



 


MATERIAL SELECTION & RESEARCH 
RESEIN TEST ON THE SAMPLE CARDS 


Before we move on to the real scale, we tested how resin changes the color on each cord’s surface. 
From the left, Braided Yello Nylon, Braided Pink Nylon, Nylon+Polypropyrene+Polyester, Nylon+Polypropylene Mix, Trunk Rope+100% Polypropyrene, and Polypropyrene+Polycore.




SEWING AND CONSTRUCTING FOR QUARTER SCALE 

Processed by Isabel Marvel & Maya Weber 


                                                       
                               

                                          




CUSTOMIZATION FOR REAL SCALE


We created the custom loom frame with the wood and hook nails. Designing a custom frame loom allowed us to weave a specifically dimensioned textile, reducing unnecessary material usage. Using chunky and thick climbing ropes for the warp and weft set up adds a unique and visually appealing dimension to the weaving process.

We collected climbing ropes from local climbing gyms in Providence and Boston and recycled climbing ropes for weaving not only reduces waste but also gives a new life to discarded items.

Hand-made loom by Isabel Jane Marvel x Maya Weber x Ella Son





                                                


                                   
                              
                                                  Idea sketch by Rhino drew by Isabel Jane Marvel




CONNECT JOINTS, EDGES, AND TRIMMING  



                                         


STRUCTURE FOR THE RESIN 


MDF Wood Cut by CNC 


                                         


                                            


RESIN APPLICATION


 
                               
                                    
                                                                                                 


FINAL PRESENTATION