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Fifth Annual Design Winter Market

Fifth Annual Design Winter Market

Welcome to the Fifth Annual Design Winter Market!

Welcome one and all to the Fifth Annual Design Winter Market! This webpage is the online companion to an emerging tradition within the Department of Design at Ohio State. During the Winter Market, an on-campus event and online exhibition, guests will encounter limited-edition – and in several cases unique – products designed and produced by design students. Products will be available to purchase for a limited time only!

The Fifth Annual Design Winter Market features:

  • Home Goods Shoppe – Each of the eight “housewares” products, designed by third-year industrial design students as part of an Autumn 2022 studio course, strike a balance between addressing the needs of users, demands of small-run production, constraints of a limited budget, and approaches to sustainability.
  • Greeting Card Station – featuring more than two dozen hand-crafted, seasonal stationery products, designed and produced by students in the design foundations program
  • Second-Year Sideshow – featuring knick-knacks and giveaways produced by second-year students in the industrial design major
  • Design Ventures Showcase – featuring product offerings from small businesses owned by current design students
  • Special Guests: Women’s Glee Club

Winter Market Products will be on sale for a limited time on December 7, 2022, and only on location (from 10 AM-12 PM in front of Hayes Hall on Ohio State's campus). Proceeds from this year’s Winter Market benefit the student-led Ohio State chapters of Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and Columbus Society of Communicating Arts (CSCA).

How It Works

Preview Fifth Annual Design Winter Market products online, then visit our on-campus location to purchase during a limited time window: products will be on sale during our on-campus Winter Market event from 10 AM-12 PM in front of Hayes Hall on Ohio State's Columbus campus on December 7, 2022. In years past, products sell out in mere minutes!

Products must be purchased with Design Winter Market tickets, which will be available to purchase on-location during the event. All ticket purchases must be completed in-person via our online system – we cannot accept cash or other forms of payment in-person.

There will be no shipping options for purchases. All purchases must be picked up during the on-campus Winter Market event. Although discouraged, you may request alternate pickup arrangements by contacting Assistant Professor William Nickley at nickley.3@osu.edu.

For those products that have multiple variations or colors available, customers will make their selection during pickup on a first come, first served basis.

All sales are final, no refunds. No expressed or implied warranties.

Special Thanks

The student designers (and their Professors) would like to extend a special thanks to six industry professionals – some of them OSU Design alums – who contributed to the development of these products through their participation during studio critiques and/or guest lectures: Dounia Tamri-Loeper, Tanya Vora, Todd Perkins, Mackenzie Shaw, Merijn van der Heijden, and Lily McBride.

Additional special thanks to members of the student chapter of CSCA at Ohio State, who designed the Fifth Annual Design Winter Market brand identity and guidelines: Lilyana Bryan and Ciera Yamarick.


Home Goods Shoppe

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Produce Cradle

Designed by Jacqueline Brandon & Hattie Carr

Materials: Recycled upholstery fabric, Baltic birch plywood, acrylic, copper pipes, reclaimed faux leather

Year: 2022

Product Description: Give your produce a welcoming place to rest in your home with Produce Cradle. Produce Cradle is made using macramé knots, creating a breathable storage solution that holds your fruit in its natural state. The recycled upholstery fabric is flexible, fibrous material that is machine washable. Bring Produce Cradle shopping, then hang in your kitchen and use the included beads to track how long you've had your produce. Introduce Produce Cradle into your routine this season to give your apples, bananas and more a clean, fresh home.

$35

A close-up image of copper pieces and cream-colored string tied in a knot
A person carries the Produce Cradle over their shoulder.

Gametime Pillow

Designed by Olivia Doland & Katie Bush

Materials: Reclaimed sample Rawlings baseball jersey fabric (140 cloth- 93% polyester, 7% spandex), reclaimed sample Rawlings football jersey fabric (100% polyester), reclaimed sample Rawlings football hide or baseball hide, InReturn recycled stuffing (cellulose and polyethylene terephthalate), reclaimed satin pillowcase fabric, thread (100% polyester), 14-inch nylon zipper

Year: 2022

Product Description: Gametime Pillow connects fans to their favorite sport by providing comfort during game time anywhere! This washable pillow, made from sports jerseys and game balls, stuffed with recycled stuffing, gives new life to materials that would otherwise have been thrown away. Gametime Pillow features a removable cover, a convenient carrying strap, and can be converted into a stylish bag. Sports fans of all ages will cherish their Gametime Pillow for years to come!

$50

A gray cylindrical bag with a handle on top and an image of a baseball at one end
A bag made of a red jersey with white letters and a football at one end is open with a pack of water bottles inside.
A close-up of three Gametime Pillows
A person rests their head on a Gametime Pillow, and a person carries a Gametime Pillow on their shoulder.

Lollihops

Designed by Jason Dionisio & Sarah Kocher

Materials: Reclaimed bamboo, black tea (stain), General Finishes Wood Bowl Finish (food-safe, contains distillates - hydrotreated light, Stoddard solvent, Naphtha - hydrotreated heavy, Naphtha - hydrodesulfurized heavy, Nonane), honey pops (honey, corn syrup, sugar, water), chocolate pops (chocolate, sea salt, crushed candy canes)

Year: 2022

Product Description: Meet Lollihops: your tea, coffee, and hot chocolate drinking companions. Laser-cut from reclaimed bamboo cutting boards, these drink stirrers are adorned with either a honey or milk chocolate lollipop to melt in your mug, ideal for cold days and cozy nights. For tea drinkers, notches on both ends of the stirrer allow you to tie off your tea bag. Lollihops are inspired by "tea pets" that originated in the Yuan dynasty of China in the 13th century. These adorable stirrers ensure you’ll always have a beverage buddy. Lollihops are reusable AND top rack dishwasher safe! Lollihops are the perfect stocking stuffer for any tea, coffee, or hot chocolate enthusiast in your life!

$5 each / $10 3-pack

Three bamboo sticks with drawings of cartoon frogs on top are placed in a mug with a pine tree in the background.
A bamboo stick with an orange hexagon topper and a bamboo stick with a brown hexagon topper
Three Lollihops lay on top of each other on a countertop.
A close-up of a person holding a Lollihop inside a white mug

Surround

Designed by Nolan Green & Grace Gerber

Materials: Reclaimed pallet wood (likely pine), thermoplastic polyurethane filament (TPU), stainless steel hardware, medium density fiberboard (MDF), reclaimed vinyl records, polyurethane wood finish, acrylic paint, wool blend felt, sticker paper

Year: 2022

Product Description: Surround is a tabletop serving centerpiece designed to bring together people from all generations around meals and music. This retro home good is made from reclaimed wood, reclaimed vinyl records, and recyclable materials to keep the party alive for ages. Surround features scannable QR codes for a collaborative album where friends can add songs to play and listen. Spotify song codes unique to each record offer an explorative experience. From Crosley to Audio-Technica, each Surround is laser engraved with one of 5 unique designs from real turntables. Share your unique musical tastes and pass the salt and pepper with this rotating vinyl record surface.

$60

A record sits on a wood board that is illustrated to look like a record player.
A person places the record on top of the wood board.
Salt and pepper shakers sit on top of the record while a person holds their hand on it, as if to spin it.

RISU

Designed by Zoë Shay-Tannas & Ben Drake

Materials: Reclaimed upholstery fabric, repurposed plastic

Year: 2022

Product Description: RISU is an alternative way to store, carry, and enjoy your lunch. Named after the Japanese word for "squirrel," RISU is reminiscent of a flying squirrel. Handcrafted from reclaimed upholstery fabric and repurposed plastic, RISU is not just a lunch box; when opened, this origami-inspired bag transforms into a place setting that creates a space for you to savor your food one bite at a time.

$40

A person eats a meal set on an orange mat sitting on top of a table outdoors.
An orange bag sits on a bench outdoors.
The orange mat lays open on a table with a water bottle, apple, candy cane, reusable food container, and plastic baggie sitting on top.
A person stands and holds an orange bag by their side.

Ancilla

Designed by Chuck Backus & Danny Kraft

Materials: Reclaimed hardwood, reclaimed glass bottles, wood stain, linseed oil finish

Year: 2022

Product Description: Sit back, relax, and grab a drink with Ancilla. Inspired by the Latin word for handmade, these coasters come in sets of four with a stand that doubles as a ring toss target; a fun way to organize your coasters when they're not in use. Handcrafted from reclaimed wood and bottles, these bespoke coaster sets embody what it means to be Ancilla.

$25 for set of 4 with base

A small wooden circle with a hole in the middle, half painted black, leans against four other similar wooden circles stacked on a wooden peg.
A hand throws a small wooden circle half painted yellow onto a wooden peg sitting on a table with a similar wooden circle painted black stacked on it.
A hand holds a bottle of soda over a small wooden circle with ah ole in the middle, and one hand holds a can of sparkling water on another coaster.
A glass of water sits on a table next to a small wooden circle with a hole in the middle that is half painted black. A few more circles are stacked on a wooden peg in the background.

Blooper's Reel

Designed by Avery Caiazza & Korene Embrack

Materials: Reclaimed comforter linens, reclaimed VHS cases, reclaimed VHS tape, vinyl fabric decals, reclaimed drape fabric, handmade recycled paper, cotton interfacing, cotton thread

Year: 2022

Product Description: Hi, I'm Blooper, and I want to create a shareable movie watching experience with you! I love to watch all kinds of movies, especially with friends. From rom-coms to thrillers, I remember every movie because you fill me with movie memories. With the handmade paper I always carry with me, you can jot down a rating, a snack, or even recommend another movie! Crumble the slip up and I'll hold onto it. I'm made of old blankets, so I have room to grow; stuff me with slips for each movie I watch and each friend I make! I live in an old VHS case, so you can share me with other movie lovers! Once I'm full, let's all get comfy and enjoy a movie from our memories!

$30

A pouch designed to look like a TV with a cartoon face sits on a table with another black pouch that looks like a VHS tape and crumpled slips of paper.
A person smiles while sitting on a chair with the cartoon TV sitting next to them.
The cartoon TV sits on a red backdrop.
The cartoon TV and black pouch sit on a table. Next to them, a hand uses a pen to write on a slip of paper.

Stack and Smoke

Designed by Easton Nguyen & Maria Bowman

Materials: Reclaimed ash, concrete, stainless steel, reclaimed steel (motorcycle parts)

Year: 2022

Product Description: Get ready for a new dining experience: The Stack and Smoke! With its miniature size, the Stack and Smoke grill brings food prep to the center of your table so everyone can be involved in the grilling process. Your group might use one grill for searing or keep things interesting by stacking it with another for lower temperature smoking. The small size of the Stack and Smoke encourages a longer grilling process. Take things slow and appreciate cooking. Each Stack and Smoke unit features a cast concrete body and a grill top crafted from reworked motorcycle parts and scrap metal. Stack and Smoke is the perfect choice for a meaningful gathering.

$60 each / $100 set of 2

A small concrete grill sits on an outdoor table with kabobs stacked with food slices on top.
A close-up of the top corner of the concrete grill
A top view of the concrete grill showing four kabobs stacked with food laying on top of a steel sheet with small holes inside the grill

Greeting Card Station

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Designers: First-year students enrolled in the design foundations program

Materials: Paper, ink

Year: 2022

Description: First-year design foundations students have crafted 22 bundles of one-of-a-kind seasonal greeting cards. Guests will find a wide range of designs reflecting studies of nature through pattern, which result in beautiful abstractions that invite us to reflect on and interpret the natural world around us. Texting is out – we are reviving the personal hand-written note to encourage connecting with others this holiday season!

$5 per bundle of 4 cards / $10 per bundle of 10 cards


Second-Year Sideshow

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Designers: Erin Shaw, Harrison Dodd, Elise Aultman, Morgan Brown, Mark Celestina, Brett Enders, Emily Straughn, Liann Trahey

Materials: Varies

Year: 2022

Description: Second-year students in the industrial design major feature their work as a “sideshow” to the Design Winter Market. A “Trinket Table” will offer visitors small designed objects in the $5-$10 range, including crochet beanies or characters by Morgan Brown, wooden mushrooms by Mark Celestina, acrylic earrings by Brett Enders, Mark’s Cookies by Mark Celestina, and small crochet pouches by Emily Straughn. Guests will be able to spin a handmade prize wheel, created by Erin Shaw and Harrison Dodd, for a chance to win prizes (while supplies last), including Mark’s Cookies, small chipboard geese, stickers, and treats. Stickers will be designed by Elise Aultman and a range of second-year students in the Visual Communications major including Liann Trahey.

$5-$10 each / free (while supplies last)


Design Ventures Showcase

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Designer: Dominique Flaksberg

Materials: Returnable glass bottles, compostable labels, and ingredients sourced from small, organic and/or local U.S. farmers

Year: 2022

Description: This year’s Design Ventures Showcase features Dominique Flaksberg, an MFA candidate in the Design Research & Development track of the graduate Design program. She will have a small table displaying handmade goods from Circular Bodies, a wellness company Flaksberg founded to provide low waste day-to-day products for the home and body. Products range from oils and moisturizers, staples (such as soap and deodorant) and holiday specials (like candles and soap kits). Circular Bodies was designed with a closed loop production system based on the circular economy model, where materials are cycled back into natural systems without generating waste.

$5-50


Learn More

To learn more about the Winter Market, view our interview with the Winter Market collaborators or explore Performance of Making: Winter Marketa collection of short videos that illuminate hidden potential in materials and processes that informed and inspired the collaborators' final Winter Market designs. Both pieces of media are from the Third Annual Industrial Design Winter Market in 2020.


Fifth Annual Design Winter Market is presented in partnership with Hybrid Arts Lab, a multi-venue learning lab that experiments with how art is imagined, made, viewed and understood within physical and digital spaces.