DIGITAL DESIGN + FABRICATION SM1, 2016 M2 JOURNAL - Sleeping Pillow and Rest Hood Luke Adamson, Briana Achtman & Alex Weller
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Sketch Design Development Sketch 2Design 2 Alex’s Design
Luke’s Design 1 Oval, Expanding, Circular
This design i s a layer of hexagon cylind which extend back towards the neck t create a ring around the head. This de primarily f ocusing on the s upport od t neck and head and how mobile i t i s i n relation to moving i t f rom one place to another. The design creates s upport f o neck and head to rest on which i s a f la surface. The design creates volume thr extending outward. We intend to explore the volume and material of this design idea. From the outset we like the idea of having a circular design that protects the neck and head while providing comfort in a unique way. The aspects to take into further consideration and development.......... - material (both interior and exterior) - form behind the head - comfort levels - refining of shapes of the ends and individual cells
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We intend to explore way in which a pod like this could be used to sleep, as well as if this design idea could be mutated into a portable option and how that would affect orginal design ideas. The aspects to take into further consideration and development.......... - material (both interior and exterior) - the enveloping nature of the design - comfort levels - more of a link back to study item and reconfigured object
Refined Sketch Model
It is clear through comparison of our 3 reconfigured models that there are some design constants which should be remembered through the design process. All models had the hexagonal shape at their core, a shape that is structurally sound and can tessellate well to create different patterns. There is also an ‘inside out’ element. What is meant by that is that there seems to be different focuses of material (qualities, amount), shape, volume between the inner and outter elements of the models. Lastly, material has been a consideration in all works so far. We have acknowledge its importance in levels of comfort and the ability to create a successful and comfortable sleeping pod.
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2nd Skin proposed design V.1
PROPOSED DESIGN VERSION 1 Left Elevation
Indicative Plan View Elevation showing room for movement Elevation with the Head
Elevation without the Head
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INSPIRATION
The proposed design idea is a layer of hexagonal cylinders which extend design madesup of a comtowards the neck to cThis reate a isr ing hape around the head. The design is bination of panels and folds. inspired originally by the layers and shapes found within the pineapple With extracting the system of this fruit and the shapes found in it we cr design which emphasizes shape but allows for comfort, security and pe space. This design creates a panel and fold Mock system. This design is prima Elevation focusing in the support of the neck and head and the mobility of movin The proposed design idea is a layer of hexagonal cylinders which extend back towards the neck to create sleeping pod to one place from another. This design creates the suppor a ring shape around the head. The design is inspired originally by the layers and shapes found within the neck and htheead to ofr est on and which is afound flat insurface. is address pineapple the fruit. With extracting system this fruit the shapes it we createdVaolume design which emphasizes shape but allows comfort, security and personal space. This design creates a panel and fold through the for sleeping pod extending outwards. system. This design is primarily focusing in the support of the neck and head and the mobility of moving the sleeping pod to one place from another. This design creates the support for the neck and head to rest on which is a flat surface. Volume is addressed through the sleeping pod extending outwards.
The images to the left were used as design inspiration. First we have a patterned tile which is used over and over to create a 2D plane. The lower two images take those hexagons and provide a dimensional edge, create form the seems to envelop and protect the interior.
Personal space is “an area with invisible boundaries surrounding a person’s body into which intruders may not come� (Sommer 1969). Its size depends on culture, relationships, and individual personalities, but the reaction of its invasion is almost always negative. Its irregular shape means that some parts of the body (for instance, the head) have a smaller comfort zone, while others (such as the sides) have a larger space in which strangers can comfortably approach. An intrusion of personal space can cause discomfort, so the design of a sleeping pod must minimize this stress. When a person is sleeping, he or she wants to protect those areas where personal space is minimized. Diagramming important personal areas, larger circles are more important.
Design Ideas - supports the back of the head for rest
Types of Space
- forms around the head, shoulders and neck - carries through the hexagonal shape for the pods. - lightweight, easily portable
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2nd Skin proposed design V.2
Plan View Perspective
The proposed design idea is a shelter that is mounted to a table that provides a space for the user to rest there head and hands. This is inspired by the idea that people will naturally rest their heads in this position at a table anyway, so why not give them a more sheltered and private space to have a nap. It consists of an outside layer which is a hard shell made of a material like mdf or perspex, provide a defense from the outside world for the person using it. The inside should fit the person with a small amount of room as the interior surface is lined with a pillow like stuffing. This is for comfort and to allow the person to sleep in a soft warm environments. Front Elevation
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Module One Sketch Idea drawings show a form of random shapes with no organisation or pattern
Personal Space Bubble
When sleeping..... The “Arm Length� Rule
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Sketching the idea of having to cover the face to sleep. Does this need to happen? Can you sleep with no face protection?
areas that I want Different Kinds of Space.
Design Ideas - dampens light creating an environment suitable to sleeping/ more comfortable for rest. - cancels noise as to avoid distraction and increase ability to zone out. - provides a shelter away from everything else, keeps important parts secure and tucked away.
areas that I dont really matter
- secured and easily accessible. Affected by light
Needs support
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Precedent Research Cloud Canopy, Maddison Architects
Lightweight, Efficient, Fast, Strong, Sheltering
Efficient Honeycomb Structure
Describing the Cloud Canopy The Cloud Canopy employs effective use of selected materials in combination with a smart, sophisticated and environmentally friendly design to implement a shading system that perfectly meets brief requirements. The canopy in a hexagonal ‘honeycomb’ style pattern to allow for great strength to weight ratio, thus requiring only 6 ‘trunks’ to bear the load of the cantilevering hexagons. The material itself (both steel and glass) is lightweight due to the loading capacity of Federation Square, but also to minimalise stress levels on the supporting columns. The steel members were painted several times in order to reduce maintanance needs and the services (downpipes) are hidden within two of the supports. On top all 180 hexagon shapes are exactly the same size to allow for the installation of glass panels, while the underside extrusions vary in shape and size. This canopy also embodies a variety of environmentally sustainable design features. These include designing the extrusions in just the right way in order to allow natural sunlight to filter through in winter while creating shade during the summer. Each hexagonal shape employs the idea of bio-mimicry, which is essentially drawing from nature to synthesize an efficient design.
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Precedent applied to design Lightweight, Efficient, Fast, Strong, Sheltering repetition of use of hexagons dome like shape like the ICD ITKE 2011 Pavillion
PRECEDENTS APPLIED TO DESIGN
PRECEDENTS APPLIED TO DESIGN
The above images have been used as both inspiration and precedents for the proposed design and the developed design. It is the hexagon shape which has been a key influence on the sleeping pod design. It is this shape which is used as the shell of the sleeping pod which creates a layer of hexagonal cylinders which can be seen in the first image. It is the hexagonal cylinders extending back to the neck of the user which creates the shape of the sleeping pod as it allows the nature of placement and size to establish a ring shape around the head and provides a surface for one to rest their head towards the side or the hexagonal ends back of the pod. honeycomb structure
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How can you use this precedent to influence your design ? The cloud canopy uses strong hexagonal shapes with slight variations. The consideration of material was paramount, the structure is used to protect and shelter, weight is also an important consideration.
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Design development - Version #1 ORIGINAL PATTERN
DEVELOPMENT SHAPE
The above images display the original pattern inspiration for the design development. The original pattern is a cluster of hexagon, when developing the design shape and taking on inspiration from the precedents of the original hexagon pattern, we can create a three-‐dimensional object which fit together. U sing the three-‐ dimensional shape it can be altered through positioning and size to create a wrapped affect in circular motion. Plan View
Elevation Around the Head
Rhino Adaptation
Below are possible design solutions demonstrated later in the prototyping section. This design was developed on a large level through trail and error in model making rather than by digital means.
Elevation Without the Head
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT VERSION 2
VERSION 2
The green area indicates the personal space considered on the brink of sleeping in public. Most people worry about their face and surrounding areas, extending down the front of their torso, rather than
INSPIRATION-‐ SHAPE The developed design shape is again inspired by the circular ring around the head as this provides the support the neck and head needs to be able to sleep in a comfortable position without waking with a stiff or strained neck.
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INSPIRATION
The above images highlight the inspiration for the minor change in shape for the design development. When creating prototypes and looking at the original designs positioning on the neck and shoulders, it appeared that more support needed to be created for the very back of the neck to reduce the risk of promoting stiffness and being uncomfortable. There is a change in the height around the head as this has increased to promote more support when resting ones head on the side, this is done to create more support and reduce the risk of stiffness as previously the user would have to extended there neck on a 45 degree angle to rest their head upon more support and reduce the risk of stiffness as previously the user would ide. there neck on a 45 degree The above images highlight nspiratio have the to esxtended angle to rest their head upon the i11
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Design development - Version #2
Right Elevation
Left Elevation
Front Elevation
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Plan View
Pattern Plan View
Perspectives
Design Inspiration This design is inspired by different types of hoods. We came to the conclusion that a hood is an effective use of a portable sleeping device. Hence this design is a reconfiguration of a typical hood with inspiration from the panel and fold system of a pineapple.
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MATERIALS
PROTOTYPE MATERIALS PROTOTYPE MATERIALS
E 1: HARD EXTERIOR
PROTOTYPE Design 2: SOFT EXTERIOR Prototype Materials PROTOTYPE 1: HARD E1XTERIOR PROTOTYPE : HARD EXTERIOR One
PROTOTYPE 3: HARD Design EXTERIOR AND SOFT INTERIOR PROTOTYPE 2: SOFT EXTERIOR PROTOTYPE 2: SOFT EXTERIOR Two PROTOTYPE 3: HARD E3 PROTOTYPE
These materials display those used in prototype 1 of design 1. The external shell is a hard card, the interior is firm plastic with the ability for molding to occur with applied pressure due to the fiber stuffing.
This design prototype focuses on the external materials. The internal lining is a fabric pillow structure. The below materials are those in consideration, the prototype shell is made of card.
Perspex - Rigid - Extremely hard - Very durable but does scratch
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PROTOTYPE MATERIALS
- Very durable - Relatively lightweight
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Testing Effects Prototype 1 Design 1 The adjacent images display the area of the sleeping pod which rests upon the neck. When testing the comfort it is noted that due to the hard surface it can cause irritation to the neck thus being uncomfortable.
The adjacent images display the material reaction when weight is pushed against the surface. The above shows that the material in its full volume.
The first prototype created was the hard exterior shell, which consisted of a card back, a firm plastic interior and a fiber stuffing. Only a small section was replicated to test the comfort of materials and the workability of these materials. It is the firm plastic which the head rests upon. To create this prototype the cylinders where all create separately and then superglued and taped together. Due to the connection of the cylinders being taped and glued, it can be seen in the images there are visible gaps between the cylinders. When testing the piece by sitting it on your neck you can feel the card which digs into the skin causing irritation and being uncomfortable. The interior material reaction when pressure is put on the surface creates a small amount of molding however it does not appear it would be strong enough to rest ones head due to the card strength and connections between the materials. The fiber stuffing and firm plastic go well together as it does create a comfortable surface to rest your head. This prototype creates volume thus personal space due to the length of the expanding cylinders from ones body. Although the prototype is not done to scale this model shows that it expands to far past the head creating more of a wall around the head.
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Testing Effects Prototype 2 Design 1 The second prototype crated was the soft exterior and interior shell, which consisted of material and a fiber stuffing. Only a small section was replicated to test the comfort of materials and the workability of these materials. To create this prototype the cylinders where created separately and then sewn together.
The above image highlights the gaps which appear between the pods within the prototype due to the nature of the material.
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The above image highlights the difference this prototype has to the desired hexagon top of the sleeping pod due to the material.
The above image displays the material reaction when weight is pushed against the surface. This shows the molding ability of the material with applied weight.
This method was both a success and failure and the centre of the prototype was connected perfectly leaving no gapes but as we move towards the top gaps become visible due to the tension strength of the cylinders. The material and fiber stuffing does create a comfortable surface to rest ones head however you can feel the rigidness nature under you head. As the design emphasizes the shape of hexagons, due to the fabric it was near impossible to create a resemblance on the top of the cylinder. If this was a replica of the whole design, it would work well in creating a comfortable sleeping pod for the user once there was multiple layers, however the issue is the gaps created as the cylinders are circular and not a hexagon which does not allow them to fit together seamlessly. This prototype does create volume however when it has further layers it will create a larger volume which will promote personal space. The high of cylinders in this prototype is a suitable height to have the sleeping pod.
Testing Effects Prototype 3 Design 1 The third prototype created was the hard exterior shell and soft interior, which consisted of a card back and an interior made of memory foam. Only a small section was replicated to test the comfort of materials and the workability of these materials. It is the memory foam which the head and neck rests upon.
To create this prototype the cylinders where all create separately and then superglued and taped together. The memory foam was difficult to work with as it was hard to cut and when you did cut it it did not turn out straight. Being extremely rigid and uneven it is also difficult to glue together. However the memory foam is extremely comfortable to rest ones head and next upon and to rest it upon the shoulders of the user. It the adjacent image we can see how it molds to the shape of which pressure is applied to and then returns to its original state. Due to the complications when cutting the foam, it is also near impossible to create the hexagonal cylinders which can join perfectly, this results in uneven is an uneven surface where the foam was cut through and gaps between the cylinders. As the design emphasizes the hexagonal cylinder it was hard to achieve using this material as the top of the cylinder could not create the desired hexagon shape but instead was more rounded in nature.
The above images display the material reaction when weight is pushed against the surface. The above shows the memory foam molding to the shape of the hand.
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Testing Effects Prototyping Design 2
Prototyping began with establishing the base 3D hexagonal form which is applied to the digital model.
This is what the pattern and the pillow look like on top, creating a 3D volume.
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This image depicts the hexagonal features without the support base, which we felt had a better look and feel to it.
Trying it on, the pillow material was extremely comfortable, molding to the users face definitions.
We then arranged the modular pieces in a pattern similar to the digital model, with human accuracy. This began to give the design a form.
Experimenting without the comfortable lining proved the need for a soft inside to contrast the harder exterior.
Through experimentation with various materials (hemp, scratchy material, velvet), we decided that this cotton material with a fiberous stuffing was the ideal solution for the internal lining.
The above materials have be analysed for their properties previously. The reason this hard card was selected for prototyping and fabrication is its ability to be lightweight yet still hold its own structure, while providing a small amount of flexibility. It is also easy to work with, being able to laser cut and glue it together.