Piece count: 2,209 pieces.
Main challenge: Managing the internal complexity and stability across more than 2,000 parts while keeping the "portable" scale and vintage aesthetic.
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I’ve spent the last few months working on a formal exploration of "analog" textures—brass, weathered wood, and glass—using a strictly constrained modular system (LEGO).
The challenge was to achieve the tactile feel of a 18th-century Naturalist Field Kit while respecting the geometric limitations of the medium. The focus was on "Nice Part Usage" (NPU) to replicate the functional look of a magnifying glass, a caliper, and specimen jars.
I’m honored that this study was recently featured on Designboom, which analyzed the intersection between modular play and high-end display design.
I’d love to get your thoughts on the visual balance between the "blocky" nature of the medium and the organic subject matter.