Project Axiom
RISD Sophomore 2026
A sculptural muscle relief device designed to blend into high-end spa and gym interiors.
Most massage guns are visually aggressive and disrupt carefully designed spaces. This project explores how the device can be disguised as a sculptural object, allowing it to exist naturally within calm, curated environments.
The form is developed through a three-volume composition that integrates the grip cavity into the overall geometry, allowing the object to read as a continuous sculpture rather than a visible tool.
ID Design Principle II Course (2026)
- Skills and Process:
Form exploration, sculptural surface development, sketching, Rhino modeling, FDM 3D printing, CMF exploration, and iterative prototyping.
Grip Cavity
Integrated into the form to preserve sculptural continuity.
Edge Accent
Metallic inlay highlighting structural transitions.
Charging Base
Docking station allowing the object to rest as a sculptural piece.
Prototype / Material Note
The prototype was produced using PLA Metal filament to simulate the reflective quality of machined metal.
Thin gold edge accents were applied to emphasize key surface transitions and suggest the final product’s metallic inlay detailing.
The base, in the final concept, functions as a charging dock, allowing the object to rest in space like a displayed artifact.