DIGITAL DESIGN + FABRICATION SM1, 2017 M1 JOURNAL - PANEL AND FOLD LIAOYU ZHOU 784143 Alison Fairley + TUT2
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Measured Drawings
Plan
mm Elevation This object is called origami mobile from Kmart. It is an interesting structure creating volume from floding a sheet of paper. At the very beginning, I measure the object through ruler for its different edge length. But I did not find it helpful for making the elevation and plan. Because those edges are positioned in different angles, lengths of them on elevation are much diffferent from their real edge length. As a result, the elevation and plans are not a good reference for making this object.
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Plan
scale 1:1
top view
parts of flat pieces
When I did the measurement, I stuck the object on table to stablize it for my view and used the method from 300 years of Industrial Design to photograph the object. And then puting the picture into the right scale and tracing over the picture. I find it really helpful but requiring a really good shot. The measurements of the unfloded pieces can really help others to rebuild this object instead of those measurements for elevation and section.
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Analysis
This origami object is folded from one sheet of paper, following the different folding in and out principle. And then tightened together with two strings from the top and bottom part through a series of holes. The folding direction is essential in this object, which creating this echoing patterns and forming volume.
The method of making this object can be concluded as a series of mountain folds and valley folds to create volume out of flat pieces. mountain fold
valley fold
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The unfolded structure in natural state
The unfolded structure being stretched
The unfolded structure being pressed Through different connection method, we can make different forms out of this folding technique. The holes pouched on this object can not only be connection joints but also aesthetic considerations. In later design stage I might create different patterns on the object surface.
front view of the unfolded structure
This structure performs differently with its shape and length changed when it is under different forces. It enables the structure to form curves which create volume and naturally change its pattern according to the forces it is undertaking.
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Sketch Model
Class exercise: Changing curvature of flat pieces by adding one more of the hexagon, which creates volume.
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I tried to create volume use the origami mobile’s unfolded pieces directly by making the long strip spiral.
Extracting from the folding technique, I made this triangle based origami structure. Through a series of mountain folds and valley folds, the structre can be stretched out and drawn back easily with forces.
It can be bended to create volume. Triangular patterns appear to be tighter where there is bent.
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Sketch Design #1
“Personal space refers to an area with invisible boundaries surrounding a person’s body into which intruders may not come”(Sommer, 1969). As a result, to ensure personal space is to create boundary around the person which prohibits other to cross.
blocking eye contact keeping distance
This design is driven from a busy tram passenger’s situation. Imagining people are standing very close to each other, you feel uncomfortable to make eye contact with others, and want to keep certain distance from other passengers especially in your front, and in your left and right sides of your body. According to Sommer, visial invasion is an important part of space invasion, and human can be treated as object which will cause less stress without eye contact (Sommer, 1969). This design is keen to avoid the eye contact on the busy tram. The pattern is refered to the sketch design’s triangle grid. Keeping others out of the wearer’s personal space by wrapping around body. In some place, such as left and right sides and the front, the structure takes up larger space to keep strangers out side.
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eye will be covered by this structure, as a result providing privacy structure goes further in the front to keep a reasonal personal space
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Sketch Design #2
active guesture pointed go away blur identity
Imagine you are walking in street, do not want anyone to bother you, and do not want to be hit by pedestrains who are walking alongside. This design uses pointed structure to indicate a sense of unwelcomeness and estrangement. In consequence, keeping pedestrains away actively. “A spatial invasion is whether the parties involved in perceive one another as persons”(Sommer,1969). In my opinion, if a person’s identity is blurred to some extend, the sense of discomfort caused by the space invasion will decrease. Therefore, I decided to use reflective or translucent material to construct this structure, which will disturb others’ grasp of identity towards the user. In this way, increasing user’s satisfaction.
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pointed structure to express unwelcome and keep pedestrian away.
half of user’s face will be covered and blurred
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Sketch Design #3
quiet adjustable
This design focus on solving the problem of studying in a library, when you want to have a moment of quietness, and do not want anyone to disturb your state of concentration. The structure is connected at back, which aims to give enough space to work in the front and notice others approaching from back that you are in a study mode. Triangle grid in the sketch design will be use to provide flexibility to the structure. Soft material like papper will be used to ensure the structure is adjustable to suit sitting and studying position. Due to its flexibility, user can adjust the ear shield to be open when they need to talk.
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adjustable ear shield to ensure a quiet study environment
connecting all parts in the back
extending on both left and right side to ensure a comfortable distance from other.
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Appendix
Sommer, R. (1969). Personal space: the behavioral basis of design / Robert Sommer. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, c1969.
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