Developing the set

For the layout of the set I was inspired by the fact that Malta is an island and I wanted to give the different sectors in the program an island - band area and chat area - two different atmospheres. The program is aimed for youths therfore I wanted to create a nightlife atmosphere in the band area to accompany the music and resemble the night club mood which youths look forward to. The geometrical structure will change the traditional look of the bajtar and adjust to the nightlife mood with coloured lights.
The chat area is a more relaxed section where the presenter interviews the guests. I wanted to make this chat interesting and not always in a sitting position so I designed tall rectangular screens ( inspired from the rectangular windows of the Maltese balcony) which project the artists's work while he is explaining his work to the viewers.
In the centre a repetition of the structure in the band area is used but this will have a more cultural look, with patterns of traditional Maltese floor tiles.

I developed the design further and made it more incorporated removing the the different levels in the chat area and making the platform smaller

Concept 1 - Developing Sketches

I was inspired from the rando movement and dynamic angles of the 'bajtar' tree. I started by simplyfying their shapes into less detailed ones. From there I continued to develop the sketch further to create a more abstract structure. Inspired from two different sets I came out with a geometrical interpretation of the 'bajtar' tree. This structure can be part frames and part solid cardboard, fabric or wood. In one of the sets I was inspired by a stencil effect on fabric and wood and interpreted the geometrical 'bajtar' shapes into a stencil. These would create a wonderful atmosphere when combined with light tints and shadows.

 

Set Inspirations

Concept 1 - Developing my theme

I wanted  to focus the theme on the traditional local aspects as Int Min Int focuses on local artists and designers. I am not aiming for a traditional Maltese set look but my aim is to portray unique aspects of the Maltese culture in a different way that the Maltese youths have not yet been accostomed to.The moodboard has a selection of photographs which are typically Maltese and which inspire me alot. The Maltese traditional floor tiles have unique patterns and colours which have that vintage look. I am also inspired by the fact that Malta is an island and may develop that feature further in the set layout. I love the randomness of the 'bajtar' and want to develop their shapes further in order to have a unique design which do not have to look like the 'bajtar ' themselves. As for colours I chose the Maltese Luzzu and local feats with vibrant colours that resemble the nightlife mood in the youth society.