Based on a classic Japanese block print pattern, a geometric shape is pulled into three dimensions.
The Optic Series is a collection of designs that reveal shapes as one’s viewing orientation changes. When viewed from directly in front, the tile appears in two dimensions. However, if viewed from the left or right, the tile reveals a bulging third dimension through an interplay of light and shadow.
The Optic-1 reveals bulging spheres within squares, with linear groves. This design is the inspiration for the Optic Series. The outcome is a modern interpretation of a classic design.