Rima Shkoukani
shkoukani.rima@gmail.com LinkedIn WebsiteRima Shkoukani is a senior Industrial Design student at Lawrence Technological University, graduating with a focus on human-centered design. She is heavily involved in the Industrial Designers Society of America Chapter (IDSA), having held the title of Social Media Director for two years and now serving as the current Vice President. Rima is also a part of a non-profit organization titled Unified Under Hope (UUH), where she creates graphics and provides design direction on key projects. After a summer internship at Ford Motor Company, Rima hopes to return to the automotive field and continue human centered design work as we move into the future of automotive design.
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Zaytun
MajorProduct Design [BS]
DescriptionThe centuries old mother of pearl inlay techniques can be found in numerous furniture pieces throughout the middle east. The handmade craftsmanship of these pieces is significant to the middle eastern culture with a focus on technique and form. What is a lengthy and time consuming process that comes at an expensive cost is highly desirable, however, not accessible to everyone.
This piece titled ‘Zaytun’ is crafted by mimicking traditional techniques in a contemporary form. The construction process includes modern technology to replicate accurate precision in form and patterns. It also reduces the length of construction time compared to traditional methods of inlay pieces. The blending of technique and contemporary design will allow this piece to fit into the average home offering a unique middle eastern inspired twist.