Through developing the collection, I found an interesting contrast between the natural inspiration behind the pieces and the synthetic materials used to make them. While the forms, colours and textures are inspired by fruit, the glossy finishes and artificial materials give them a slightly unnatural feel. As I experimented with different materials and surfaces, I realised this contrast actually strengthened the concept, making the pieces look almost too perfect and enhancing their juicy, tempting appearance. This balance between natural forms and man-made materials became an important part of the final collection.