Maria-Patricia Lupascu
Product Design Bdes
ArtEZ University of the Arts
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Product Design / Ceramics / Material Innovation
My location: Arnhem, Netherlands
Maria-Patricia Lupascu
First Name: Maria-Patricia
Last Name: Lupascu
University / College: ArtEZ University of the Arts
Course / Program: Product Design Bdes
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Product Design / Ceramics / Material Innovation
My Location: Arnhem, Netherlands
About
I am Lupașcu Maria-Patricia, born in Moldova. Recently Graduated Product Design study at ArtEZ University of the Arts. I am an ambitious passionate person. I enjoy the process of designing and developing ideas into concepts and prototypes. My prefered working mediums are ceramics and fabrics. Handcrafting is my strong suit. My design project takes influence from my Moldovan heritage, focusing on the significance of Casa Mare. By drawing from my culture and utilizing an innovative approach—using fabrics to create ceramic molds—I have crafted objects that visually represent Casa Mare, or " The Big House." Through this collection, I celebrate my cultural heritage while exploring new aspects of myself as a designer. By reimagining traditional motifs within a modern context, these objects become independent characters, reflecting my identity, passion, and connection to home. I find important autheticity, atention to details and the aeshtetic value of a product, thereore I put forward quality as an important value in the design field and in my own work ethic.
Title: My Casa Mare My design project takes influence from my Moldovan heritage, focusing on the significance of Casa Mare. By drawing from my culture and utilizing an innovative approach—using fabrics to create ceramic molds—I have crafted objects that visually represent Casa Mare, or " The Big House." Casa Mare is a meticulously decorated room where Moldovan families host important rituals and holidays. It houses the most valuable possessions, such as carpets, dowry chests, embroidered towels, and expensive objects. Traditionally, a well-maintained Casa Mare symbolizes the foundation of a family's success and showcases generational wealth and craftsmanship through beautiful handcrafted items and heirlooms. As a designer, I prioritize authenticity and embrace my cultural identity. This project has deepened my self-awareness, accentuating my attraction to rounded and flowy shapes rooted in the ornamental motifs of my upbringing. Drawing inspiration from familiar elements such as wall carpets, I created a collection that pays homage to Casa Mare’s aesthetics while infusing it with my unique perspective. Through this collection, I celebrate my cultural heritage while exploring new aspects of myself as a designer. By reimagining traditional motifs within a modern context, these objects become independent characters, reflecting my identity, passion, and connection to home.
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