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Melon scoop model

Model
1991 (made), about 1994 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

All industrial and product designers recognise the importance of making scale models. They usually make them to present to commissioners or marketing committees. The models convey the designers' intentions in a three-dimensional form. Most people find them easier to understand than two-dimensional drawings on paper or flat designs.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMelon scoop model (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Plastic and chromium-plated metal
Brief description
Melon scoop by Pino Spagnolo Design Inc.
Physical description
Green and white plastic handle with metal scoop with a small hole in the bottom of the bowl
Dimensions
  • Length: 17cm
  • Bowl of scoop width: 3cm
Production typeModel
Credit line
Given by the designers
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Subject depicted
Summary
All industrial and product designers recognise the importance of making scale models. They usually make them to present to commissioners or marketing committees. The models convey the designers' intentions in a three-dimensional form. Most people find them easier to understand than two-dimensional drawings on paper or flat designs.
Associated object
E.706-1997 (Design)
Collection
Accession number
E.707-1997

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Record createdJanuary 28, 2004
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