RELIC studio
Universe

Future Relic Studio

Workshop

01 / Idea

The Question

Every Studio object begins with a question about how people might live, work, move, or communicate in the future.

  • Define the role of the object.
  • Identify the emotional response.
  • Clarify why the object should exist.

02 / Research

Reference Field

Historical references, technical systems, architecture, industrial design, and speculative media are studied to establish the project's visual and conceptual field.

  • Collect references without copying them.
  • Look for recurring forms and systems.
  • Separate timeless ideas from temporary trends.

03 / Sketch

Form Studies

Early sketches test proportion, silhouette, placement, construction, and the relationship between functional and visual details.

  • Explore many forms quickly.
  • Remove unnecessary details.
  • Preserve the strongest underlying idea.

04 / Prototype

First Physical Form

The first physical version tests whether the idea survives contact with material, scale, movement, and use.

  • Test the object at full scale.
  • Document failures and unexpected behavior.
  • Prioritize utility before presentation.

05 / Material

Material Trials

Materials are compared for durability, texture, weight, aging, manufacturing compatibility, and emotional character.

  • Compare appearance and performance.
  • Test how the material changes over time.
  • Avoid decorative material choices without purpose.

06 / Production

Production System

The final construction, specifications, tolerances, finishes, packaging, and production records are prepared for manufacturing.

  • Resolve every production detail.
  • Record specifications and revisions.
  • Preserve samples for Archive.

07 / Complete

The Object

The finished object enters its exhibition and becomes part of the permanent Future Relic Archive.

  • Photograph the completed object.
  • Publish its story and specifications.
  • Connect Studio, Archive, Journal, and Media records.