Plans for the near future of the project
Above is a photo of the current range of designs in stock. Keeping to 2 configurations with 4 different colours. As a way to show that the product is handmade and rather unique to each necklace so it doesn’t feel mass manufactured and like everyone will have the same necklace.
For future I would like to include seasonal colour pallets, below are some examples of the clay colours available and how I would create pallets out of them, staring off with the brands core colour pallet of 4 that is currently being used.
Here are some sketches that didn’t get considered that I would look to explore for further necklaces, as each person is going to like different shapes. This would be nice to explore as a bigger branded collection to bring more form into a rather functional piece. This would further draw normality to support tools for Adhd and autism.
Further thinking about some ideas I would like to take forward with what i have learned in connection to colour pallets I could use. I took 2 ideas that didn’t make it to final production, CAD them up and then added the four unused colour pallets above to show other ways this project can developed in future. The reason none of this is in actual production at the moment is so I can keep the shelf looking as clean as possible and not over clutter it with all my ideas. I think if I was to make these they would display better on a website like Esty as online people will be looking for more choice.
Further to this I changed the way the beads would be attached to the necklace, taking onboard the feedback. Again this wont be applied to the current range on shelfs due to budgeting issues, and I cant afford to pay for any of this out of my own pocket unfortunately. But a flat bottomed metal thread would definitely look more refined and professional.
Alternatively metal clay could be explored as it was expressed through the user testing that people would prefer the product to be made out of metal. As to not divert too much from the handmade nature of the product we could use this clay that when fired turns into metal. This material is very expensive and requires an high grade oven that reaches higher temperature than a home oven can reach. As such is out with my current set up, but is something I’d be excited to explore.