Fitness for purpose

- statement piece - vibrant colours (e.g. yellow) + large scale of the bracelet - visually impactful + appropriate for special occasion or art collection - light despite large size - polyurethane foam + lightweight fibreglass material - wearer could move their arm comfortably

Function

- worn on wrist as an accessory - one-sized hole where wrist goes through - not practical, people have different sized wrists= not fit a wide range of people - oversized scale - large and bulky - not practical, can bang against things, get in the way of everyday tasks

Materials and Techniques

- mostly he used hand tools - for example small details on the tentacles added using tweezers - resulted in unique ornate design, contrasts against chunky bracelet= unusual and attention grabbing - recycled plastic - for example old shop signs from Liverpool Chinatown melted down - sustainable option + vibrant colours e.g. yellow + red = eyecatching

Target Market

- flamboyant person - bold, bright, busy colours and patterns - flamboyant persons bold personality + style, catch attention at events which they would like - high disposable income - handmade by Chang = required his skill - very expensive

Style

- futuristic aesthetic - organic, alien-like forms - unusual, like from a sci-fi film - contemporary style - plastic material, modern shapes, bold colours e.g. blue, orange, purple - modern exciting design, celebrates materials, contrasting colours appeals to peoples aesthetics

Visual Impact

- multi-coloured - many different saturated colours e.g. blue, orange, yellow, pink - noticeable, a statement piece, busy - intricate detail vs. chunky statement form - protruding parts small, thin, fragile, base is large, bulky, sturdy - contrast in scale +form, design looks unusual + bizarre

Social and Cultural influences (plastic)

- todays throwaway society, especially of plastics and other unwanted materials inspired uncommon materials he used - for example, 'Plastic Bracelet 2004' - protruding parts made from map pin heads, shop signs, recycled plastic - turned into valuable materials + a statement piece

Social and Cultural influences (sea-life)

- visual qualities of sea-life, unique colours, textures, patters, forms - For example, 'Bracelet 1995' - protruding parts resemble forms of seaweed + coral, the bright colours can be found on tropical fish