Date: Thursday, 1st August, Session 1
Our first-class in space and materiality was an introductory session to familiarise us with the various machines in the studio lab and their various uses. Our Faculty member Mr. Siddhant Sharma also told us about the story of pioneering designers such as Chanel and her tragic but inspiring and moving story showcased in the short video “Coco-inside Chanel”, Chanel known primarily for intricate jewelry, “the little black dress” and hats. After some discussion, we were assigned a task to bring 10 different materials 5 man-made and 5 natural in the next session and a 4×4 inch MDF sheet upon which we were to create a coaster design.
Date: Thursday, 8th August, Session 2
Assistance from technical staff in studio lab for coaster engraving 
first prototype in process 
Assistance from faculty member Mr. Sudeb Roy who helped me with the sanding machines 
My Material Library- Plastic,Cement,Pebbles,Sand,Recycled Plastic Plywood, Wood, Clay Brick,Rubber, MDF Sheet,Black Limestone(Cuddapah Stone) 
Final Coaster Output along side Iteration sketch
As mentioned in the previous class I brought the materials as shown in the above picture, I learned how to operate technical machinery with the help of faculty members and technical staff at the studio lab to create the design of a coffee bean on the MDF sheet as a coaster. It was a tad bit tough process at first as my MDF sheet was a thick one and the needle of the machine had to be adjusted and readjusted several times as well as replaced to get the desired depth of the engraving .
As a part of the homework I also created another coaster based on the concept of a tea leaf. Each stage of the process is given in the pictures below.
Session 3
In the third Space and Materiality lesson, we were assigned to take pictures of 5 handgrips made while holding certain objects and the 6 views of the same. We were assigned to create sketches of the pictures we had taken that day. At first, I found it extremely hard to draw human figure hands but after Vaibhav Sir’s help I was able to improve my drawings by the end of the lecture. We were also instructed to research on the Material MDF which we had previously used in our coaster designs by going to a local Plywood/MDF Seller’s Shop. I visited the shop in the picture given below and collected the following information about MDF:
According to the shopkeeper, MDF comes in varying thicknesses from 4mm to 25mm. MDF is used in the making of toys and decorations. According to him, MDF is a material that can give great cuts and finishes and is extensively used in turning designs. MDF is sold in a standard size of 8×4 feet. The types of qualities available in MDF are the normal “saadha” quality which is sold at 20rs and the interior quality MDF which is sold at 25rs for a 6mm thickness.
Session 4
In the following Space and Materiality Lesson, we were Instructed to create an abstract version of one of the grips chosen by us. I took my time to decide and settled upon a rather peculiar grip. This one was one where the individual was holding a bottle and it’s cap in one hand. According to me, this was interesting compared to the grips I had found and sketched. The Pictures below Illustrate the process from the picture to the sketch to the abstract sketch.
Learning Portfolio 