CHER AMI BIRD HOME

OVERVIEW

Throughout history, especially in war, the carrier pigeon has played a crucial role. However, they aren’t always given credit where it is due. This goes the same for the bike messenger. Cher Ami was a famous messenger pigeon during World War I, to commemorate and to re-use old bike parts, this home was created. Now messengers of both kinds are represented in this piece.

PROVISIONS

» SUSTAINABLE BIRD HOME

» BIRD HOME PACKAGING

SPECS

» course PACKAGING DESIGN 2

» instructor  TOM MCNULTY

» term SPRING 2012

‘Cher Ami’ means ‘Dear Friend’ in French, and the desired look reaches back to the comforting aesthetic of a hospitable time in Europe in the earlier part of last century. The wear and patina of the heavily traveled is put on full display. The house comes in a box, comes in a burlap mail sack, and is then assembled by the owner with love and care. All pieces for the home were created from thrown away bicycle parts from various local shops.