3rd Half Chess
3rd Half Chess expands the studio’s visual identity into object-based design, translating graphic systems into physical form. Using recycled materials, the project applies typography, structure, and proportion to create a functional object informed by design constraints.
- Expand 3rd Half’s visual system beyond apparel
- Translate graphic language into physical form
- Use recycled materials as design constraints
- Graphic Design
- Visual Identity
- Production
With the help of one of the oldest Sunday chess communities, the project was put to the test in the wild, reinforcing the idea that design isn’t solely about aesthetics, but about function, interaction, and lived experience.