Shifting Designs

After discussing my concept with a group I received a lot of really good feedback.  The most IMPORTANT aspect of my "box" was lost on me.  Whereas I was far more focused on the piece of floorboard because my name was carved on it, other people were more focused on the culture of the where the wood was from.

I thought of it being my name carved in wood, others it was a piece of culture that happened to have my name in it.

The more I thought about the idea the more I realized that a stronger design will connect to a social, cultural, aspect.  Though I lament losing any sense of usefulness I need to alter my basic concepts.

I started by thinking of sports trophies of various shapes and styles, and began looking for images that might inspire new ideas.

These are a few images that meshed with my new direction.