Skribbage
A cribbage board set made from unusable skis paired with recycled plastic pegs.
Initial Ideation
Skis
Skis are expensive personal objects that can bring users memories of their own experiences skiing.
I’ve been a lifelong skier and
Material Considerations
Skis are composite objects and it is impractical for them to be deconstructed for parts that can be recycled, the only “worthy” component being the inlayed steel edge.
Once skis are mounted more than 3 times, it is likely they are unable to be remounted and must be discarded. So, the landfill can be avoided with creative repurposing.
Experimentation
A prototype was rough-cut and hand-drilled to learn about material properties of the ski.
Reflect Skiing
10 week project, 2025
“Create a scalable product from bulk scrap material that utilizes practices of circular design.”
What is circular design?
Circular design embodies an industrial system that is restorative, using resources either in a bio-cycle or in an innovative techno-cycle with all technical resources designed for multiple use cycles at high quality.
Games
Games act as a physical centerpiece, providing an activity that brings people together for friendly competition
Areas of Focus
Utilizing a CNC for drilling would offer consistency and fast production rate. Testing was successful for both criteria.
Durable
Be Recyclable
Process Refinement
Cut with jigsaw
Round and bevel edges
Measure
Make pattern in Illustrator and model in Solidworks
Create toolpath code in Fusion
CNC
Deburr
Sand and polish edges
Hammer-stamp point numbers
Fill numbers in with marker
Peg Criteria
While the purpose of the pegs is to mark players’ spots, they should be visually delightful.
Peg Ideation
Pegs are the main interaction point between the user and game, so they must have structural integrity.
Since the board component is composite, recyclability is a key goal of additional parts.
From initial sketches, the pegs were envisioned to nod at the form of a ski pole while maintaining structural integrity.
Aluminum
Metal can offer optimal durability while having a high-quality appearance. A manufacturing limitation with metal
Plastic (recycled PLA and ABS)
Games act as a physical centerpiece, providing an activity that brings people together for friendly competition
