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Palantír is a floor based light based on a simplification of the geometries used in brutalist architecture. The light is comprised of two 1/8" sheets of steel held together by bolts, and mounted onto a concrete block, the shade of the lamp is made of a sheet of amber mica. Overall the lamp stands at 60" tall and 12" wide.

02 OBSTACLE 1

TYPE: STOOL

2026

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CAD render

Obstacle 1 is a short term project focused on joinery methods, this project features four bridle joints. The stool is manufactured using ash for the legs and walnut for the seat, in which the seat is carved using an angle grinder for more comfort to the user.

03 INTERLINKED

TYPE: STEP STOOL

2025

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CAD Render

Process photo showing steps

Volume study contructed from Poplar

Interlinked is a design based off wooden brutalist and postmodern design I wanted to create a stepstool that featured clean, smooth,and straight geometry, but also featured visible joinery to compliment the piece visually. I steered away from using moving parts to avoid over-complicating my overall design. I chose to use hardwoods in my main construction as I wanted my design to have visual weight to the final model but still have the option for transportability.

04 PROUN

TYPE: CASE GOOD

2026

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Process photo showing creation of veneer splines

Volume study constructed out of MDF

1/4” scale model

Proun is inspired from the fundamentals and visuals found in constructivist art. I wanted to find a way to incorporate the asymmetry and abstract shapes found in many constructivist pieces of art and try to incorporate the fundmentals of the constructivist movement into the construction and design of my project.

BIO

Tobias Puma is a senior industrial design student with a concentration in furniture design at Appalachian State University. He has an Associate’s Degree in Arts and holds a certificate in drafting from Richmond Community College. He is a twice featured designer in the Art and Design Expo held in the Schaefer Center for the Arts in Boone, NC and once featured at COHAB.SPACE in High Point, NC. In 2026, he completed an internship at COHAB.SPACE as a shop assistant.