Virtual Environemtns Module 1 Week 1

Virtual Environments (ENVS 10008) Module One: Ideation - Week 1 Catherine Mei Min Woo 562729 Semester 2/2012 Group 13

Natural Process: Creepers “Creepers�

Vines grow upwards when support is provided and adapts through various physical traits eg. fibrous barks These plants are known as creepers, climbers, or runners The purpose for such adaptation is accredited to evolution, whereby the plant recieves the largest amount of nutrients with minimal energy output

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Diagram 2.2 Figure 1.1-1.2: Diagram of a creeper plant and the complex structure that is found to exist in the structural layout of the plant, which is also seen in Figure 2.1-2.3: whereby the same pattern exists through the seasons

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Natural Process: Creepers “Epaulette/Scarf/Shawl” Inspired by the complex physical structure of creepers, which supports itsef when provided a surface to utilize The idea of stringing lights together to form fairylights can be adapted to reflect the aesthetic nature of creepers in full bloom

Diagram 3.1 Diagram 3.1: An example of how fairy lights are used in photography to accentuate shadowing as well as an unusual distribution of light for aesthetic purposes. Also, such concepts of natural scarves are used in tribal communities for aesthetic and cultural purposes

The idea of making a structure that can be draped across various structures and still hold it’s own form has been integrated into existing designs seen in bags, baskets and clothing By adapting such complexity to the traditional accessories eg. epaulettes/ scarves/shawls can be reinterpreted into more elaborate deisgns and patterns for this task

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Diagram 4.1 Diagram 4.1: indicates how the creepers can be reinterpreted as a complex but self-supportive structure, which allows the posibilitiy of creating an unusual but wearable complex structure

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Diagram 5.1-5.3: Examples of how the complexity can be adapted into the epaulette/scarf/shawl as inspired from similar sccesories as pictured on the left

Natural Process: Death “Death” Occurs when a living organism/cell permanently terminates the biological functions that sustain the living organism The process whereby biological changes occur after reaching maturity is known as senescence/biological aging Structrual rigidity of plants reduce and cause them to appear limp/wilt due to structural changes caused by aging Humans experience the same structual changes to their bone and muscle structure

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When an organism dies and lose structural control, gravity pulls them towards the earths surface, forcing cantelivering organisms to ‘bend’ downwards

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Figure 2.2 Figure 1.1-1.2: Diagram of a wilting plant and the curvature that is found to exist in the organisms death, which is also seen in Figure 2.1-2.3: whereby the same pattern exists in other organisms eg.

Humans.

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Natural Process: Death Headpiece Inspired by the psychological ties connected to the process of death and the physical curvature of dead/dying organisms Death can be precieved as a looming shadow and unavoidable, hence ominous and threatening

Figure 3.1 Figure 3.1: Illustrates the difference in psychological perception towards the process of death. Both are contrasting as one can be considered a “looming/ominous” event that is physically represented as a shadow whereas it can also be uplifting and bright, like a lantern

The idea of shadows brings about interesting pattern centric possibilities for shadowing of the headpiece Death can also be precieved as the last stage of mortal enlightenment, hence ties into the lantern concept By adapting the curvature to the headpiece, traditional headpieces eg. hats can be reinterpreted into more elaborate deisgns and patterns for this task

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Figure 4.1 Figure 4.1: indicates how the curvature can be reinterpreted as a “looming” or cantelivering structure, which allows the posibilitiy of creating “looming shadows” to tie in with the theme while creating opportunities for pattern implication

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Figure 5.1-5.3: Examples of how the curvature can be adapted into the headpiece as inspired from the headpieces as pictured on the left

Natural Process: Stalactites “Stalactites” Occurs naturallly in limestone caves that hangs from the cielings Formed through the deposition of calcium carbonate and other minerals precipitated in mineralized water solutions which drips from the tip of the stone Hollow tubing known as “soda straw” which resutls in cone shaped stalagmite (corresponding floor formations) These formations also occur in concrete due to slow leaks or limestone presence in the water supply

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The manner of which light travels through the structures creates different settings and tones for the immidiate environment

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Image 2.2 Image 1.1-1.2: Diagram of stalactites and the virtical cone shaped which is also seen in Image 2.1-2.3: whereby the for,ation of such structures is outlined

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Natural Process: Stalactites Statement necklace Inspired by the structure of the stalactites, acessories based on this structure may prove intriguing Vertical cone shaped structures of the stalactites may also serve as a good light neutralizer for thinner/sheer material

Image 3.1 Image 3.1: Pictures of existing designs for accesories currently in the market known as statment pieces due to their aesthetic presence and bulk

By analyzing the texture of stalactites provides an interesting pattern base to develop (uneven but smooth and solid)

Image 4.1 Image 4.1: indicates how the area that can serve as support can be utilized by the cone shaped structures and can be reinterpreted as either, an entire piece or making use of the area around it

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Image 5.1-5.3: Examples of how the cones can be adapted into the statement necklaces as inspired from the accessories as pictured on the left