Vessel Project!
I was assigned to design and build a vessel that holds something of special meaning to me.  I needed to choose a small object that has a connection, memory, or symbolism that is important. I chose a set of drafting pencils. 

When starting this project I had difficulty choosing an object of significance to me. I brainstormed 5 objects and proceeded to narrow it down to one. I chose pencils as the object because they are of importance to me when designing or creating something. Recently they have become greater importance with studying Industrial Design and needing to draw on a regular basis. I received input that pencils in general were too broad of an object choice and that I should look for something more meaningful and specific. I finally choose a set of four drafting pencils that had belonged to my father before giving them to me. They are Alvin Draft/matic drafting pencils in assorted lead diameters. I have always loved used these pencils but was afraid to carry them around for fear of losing or damaging them. Thus creating a vessel to display, preserve, and protect this important object.

Pictured below are the four pencils. They have clean continues lines, metal parts, and a colored stem that denotes the lead size.