Module 3 Perfect Fragility Paulina Pytka, Karolina B채ckman & Scott Rowe
Concept selected from previous week for development: Paper fans
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Panel forms
A three dimensional, triangular based, tapered prism with a pyramid point.
2D net
Difficulty in meeting points precisely at the top. Tabs may allow for cleaner connections. Tapering the sides while maintaining a flat bottom on the net results in an unstable, uneven base. 3D paper prototype
A highly geometric, three dimensional, triangular based, tapered prism employing folding methods with a pyramid point.
Panel forms
Improved stability at base as all sides are identical in geometry.
3D paper prototype
2D net
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More precise geometry allows the points to come together in a neater fashion yet tabs still seem to be necessary.
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Panel forms
A three dimensional prism with a flat triangular base and top.
2D net
The effect of removing a pointed end is reduced fragility and a loss of emphasis of the qualities of the material being used.
3D paper prototype
A highly geometric, three dimensional, hexagonal based, tapered prism employing folding methods with a pyramid point.
Panel forms
Improved stability at base as all sides are identical in geometry.
3D paper prototype
2D net
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Point is accurately formed as tabs allow for the gluing and subsequent precision in aligning triangular ends.
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Patterns
The irregular triangular pattern creates an effect of shattering glass in consistence with the idea of fragility. Furthermore, it echoes a crystalline quality in the panel form.
3D paper prototype
Sides look flimsy and adopt a curving form.
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Elevation
Pattern
The horizontal slits reduce rigidity in the structure. Grouping multiples of such panels could mean that these become less visible.
3D paper prototype
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Digital modeling
Triangular based panels
Hexagonal and pentagonal based panels
Digital modeling
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Fabrication
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Creating unrolled models in Rhino from a scanned, unrolled physical prototype.
Fablab Submission Two different materials have been selected for testing; Optix card blac 200 GSM and Ivory Card 290 GSM. Dotted cutting lines have been chosen instead of etched lines so that the prototype can bend in two directions.
Etched cut Elevation Section
Section
An economical approach to material use has been attempted on the second sheet whereby linking the different designs enables the use of one cut for two, separate curves.
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The purpose of the fourth design on the second sheet is to test the outcome of etching all of the valley and mountain fold lines.
Fabrication
Dotted cut Elevation