Eric Ku
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Some very clever things on here and some pretty derivative things as well. The chair project, I've seen it around on some other blogs, is really well thought-out and shows that he is a craftsman.
Unfortunately for me, some of his projects fall flat. HONESTLY, I can't say whether it is for lack of concept/design/application on HIS part - or if it is the fact that I am completely jaded with "clever jerkoffs" like Banksy, Fairey, etc. having worked in the ad industry during the time of "TAKE IT TO THE STREET!" has left me with a bitter taste in my mouth.
I think his projects, while maybe not completely developed, signal something great in terms of a student portfolio - something I hope to see echoed in more student folios. I WOULD like to see some of his typographic work, his web-work, his lay-outs, etc... but the lack thereof should not disrepute the work that stands. My grievance, if really any with his work, is not in the meaningless and mastabatory relevance of it - but that that same TIME, ENERGY, and THOUGHT could have gone into projects that build a little more value. He just needs to start thinking bigger and he's set.