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Monash Art, Design and Architecture Student Exhibition 2022

Coral Yang

I am very passionate about art. Imagination and diverse thinking are what help me to
draw ideas. I seek ideas that come out of the blue because inspiration cannot be
deliberately prepared; you never know when it will strike.

Project Name: Pillow Boat

Project Description: I would call it a doomsday design. The unknown disaster hit the
city, communication was lost, traffic was suspended, the community was blocked off,
and I had no way of contacting the outside world. I needed to build a private,
solar-powered, accessible place to survive this disaster.

Project Statement:
Suitaloon Reboot reminds me of a sense of security, as anyone in a disaster
desperately desires a safe place to hide from danger and ease their mind and body.
There are two places where I feel safe and comfortable: my bed and my mother's side.
Based on these two keywords, my gas-filled model was inspired. The overall shape is
like a full, fluffy pillow, and the interior is like a mother's nurturing place, giving it a
warm and secure atmosphere. The body is moulded in plastic film, and it is worth
noting that due to its gas-filled qualities, it is positively light and can float on water to
withstand flooding. The area's size depends on the inflation volume and ranges from
2.5m to 4m in height.

Overall external

This is an enclosed inflatable model made of plastic and rubber, so its appearance and interior will feel like a full pillow to the touch, giving a sense of security. As a refuge, it can be inflated at any time and is flexible in its location. The hollow space in the middle is covered by two layers of transparent film to the left and right to form a space for relaxation with excellent sound insulation and warmth. And thanks to its very light weight, it can be used in extreme weather conditions such as floods.

Refuge in a disaster

Immersive image

A transparent film on the left and right sides of the gas-filled depressions as an entry point for access and communication

Upper view

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