DIGITAL DESIGN + FABRICATION SM1, 2016 M1 JOURNAL - PANEL AND FOLD Yiwen(Evan) Zhu (743447) Michelle Tutorial 5
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Measured Drawings
Front View
Closed
Side View
Open
Subject: Expanding File. This expanding file has 13 pockets (panels) inside. There is also a elastic closure to help close and open this expanding file. At the top of this expanding file, there are 7 folded structures which also help help close and open it. Materials: Main body - plastic; elastic closure - rubber and fabric; iron component for elastic closure. How to measure: Since this expanding file is harded to scan, I measured it with tape and protractor.
Back View
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Scale 1:2
How to measure
To measure the left parts of the expanding file. I used rules and protractor. i also took some picture to help me finish tje drawings.
Because the expanding file’s structure, I can only scan the expanding file’s front side and back side.
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Plan when opened
When open this expanding file, you can see 7 foled structures and 6 labels. There are 2 sets of labels (in total 12 labels).
Scan of the expanding file when opened.
Scale 1:2
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Analysis: Panel & Fold
Force can be applied in both side of the expanding file. This expanding file contains in total 13 pockets. The panels of this expanding file can be extended to maximal 140 degree. Each packets of this file can expand maximal about 10 degree.
Scale 1:1
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Digital Model
Persepective view
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Isometric view
Digital Model
Front view
Back view
Top view
Bottom view
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SIde view
Digital Model: Process
1) Used polyline and circle tool to draw the outer part of the file.
2) Finshed the bottom outer part of the file.
6) Drew the outline of the file.
7) Extruded the side curve to form the shape.
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3) Used polyline and circle tool to draw the centre inner panel of the file.
8) Drew the side panels’ deatil.
4) Continued in drawing inner panels of one side.
5) Used mirror tool to mirror inner panels to the other side.
9) Used circle and offset tool to draw deatil.
10)Used surface tool to transform curves into surfaces. The digital model is completed.
Sketch Model
Perspective view
Eleveation
Plan
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Different form Left view
Sketch Model: Process In order to reconfigure the expanding file. I taped it apart. Then I got 3 main elements of the file: the hard outer skin, the inner pocket panels and the side stretchable foldings. I rearranged them in different forms to get some new different structures.
In the process of trying different combinations of these 3 elements, I used the stretchable folded panels to form something like a awning supported by two columns which made from the hard outer skin. The inner pocket panels became the base of this structure.
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Sketch Design #1 Shell / Protection / Flexibility / Connection / Semi - open What is your idea? [Maximum 5 key words] Semi - open. Half of the top part is closed like an egg shell. The othe half is open which can let people
The base part is waving to fit human body shape.
Because the panels of the file are very flexiable, it inspired me to create a waving and flexiable shape with one panel.
Lie down might the most comfortable way to sleep. As a result, I created a sleeping pod which allow people to lie in. I created the half top part to look like an egg shell because I want to form a feeling of being proctive when people get in this structure. I left the other part open to let people in. This structure also on the ground, I hope this open part can draw a connection between human and the surrounding natural environment (grassland). Because people will sleep better when they get the cnnection with nature.
How does this respond to your personal space? The half egg shell structure will give a sense of protection and privacy to people who lie in this sleeping pod. This semi - closed structure also forms volume which allows enough individual space. This structure can be totally on the ground or partly sutraction in the ground.
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Sketch Design #2 Multi - use / Fold / Pivot What is your idea? [Maximum 5 key words]
People can put their heads in the little plate(pillow) when they sleep.
When people want to sleep,they can simply stretch the folded panels.
When the folded panels are closed. It serves as a simple backrest.
Although lie down might the best way to sleep, sometimes there is not suitable place for us to lie down. But we can sleep when we are on a seat as well especially while working. This structure can serve as a normal chair when the folded panels are closed. It will not take much place and very useful in working place.
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How does this respond to your personal space? When people pivot the folding panels, they actually start to form a individual space for themselves. Those stretchable folded panels will cover people who sleep in.
Sketch Design #3 Portable / Convenient / Adjustable What is your idea? [Maximum 5 key words] It formed from a series of foled panel. The front is a panel that can cover people’ face and block the sight of other people. The back a bigger folded panel that allow the backrest to be inserted in.
When you lie down, just pull the folded panels to form a space big enough to let your head in.
When you are seated, you can insert the backrest in the last folded panel. After that, just put your head into the inner space of this sleeping pod.
How does this respond to your personal space? Eye contact is very important in creating personal space. Peple will avoid eye contact when they are too close to others. This structure can help avoid eye contact with other people. This structure is portable. It does not take much space, which means it is easy for people who use it to get their personal space.
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