Windmill Fan | 2008

This fan went through many iterations. In deciding what to make for this project, I had to consider what pieces I already had and what I could easily move with me when I left Pittsburgh. I love to have my windows open when it's warm and decided a fan would be an interesting challenge. Through repurposing a ceiling fan motor, I created a design that celebrates mechanical movement.

The purpose of this fan was not a design for production. It is as much a display piece as a functional object. As I developed the idea, I quickly began to like the idea of the danger in the design. As designers we spend a lot of time making sure our work is safe and easy for people to use. It was refreshing to do the exact opposite.