DIGITAL DESIGN + FABRICATION SM1, 2016 M1 JOURNAL - IDEATION GEORGIA HUANG (834485) JOSH TUTORIAL 5
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Measured Drawings
Elevation (closed)
Elevation (open)
Plan
Section
scale 1:5
To present the dimensions of the honeycomb lantern in the best possible way, measurements were taken when the lantern is in its unfolded form. It was possible to measure the inner structure of the lantern, which also revealed the outer structure of the lantern.
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Measuring Process
1. Measuring the Diameter; End to End To assist in a precise measurment, a straight line was drawn using the length of the lanter’s diameter.
2. Drawing a centerline at the midpoint of the horizontal straight line.
3. Measure the thickness of the paper from the piece of cardboard.
4. Measure the radius of the lantern to ensure that the lantern is a perfect sphere.
5. Using the horizontal line at the top to draw a straight line towards the end of the cutout section. Measuring the length and width of the triangle created, to determine the area that has been removed.
6. Using the center line as a guideline to measure the length of the area removed.
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Analysis Forming Dimension Thin layers of paper are compressed together when the lantern is folded. As the object unfolds, different layers separate to create geometry and form. When the object fully opens up, a spherical shape is formed with repetition of various sized rhombuses.
Material Thin paper was used for the object. It is a flexible material that is very light in mass, and it is more translucent than the usual cartridge paper. The individual piece of paper has a fragile property, however, when multiple pieces are glued together, the surface it creates is more firm and geometrical.
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The rhombuses are created by using multiple semi-circular panels.
Through gluing layers of paper together lines of curves are created that flows in two directions. These curves can be interpreted as mirrored images of one another.
The panels are glued together according to the dashed lines. When the panels open up many four-sided shapes are then generated.
Repetitions of the curves can be clearly defined. It is also apparent that these curves illustrate the shapes and spaces in between the skins of paper.
Thus, joints within the object are created by gluing semi-circular panels together.
The rhombuses created becomes more visible as the object opens up. However, these rhombus-es defer in size having larger ones at the top and bottom, and smaller ones in the center
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Digital Model
Elevation (closed and closed showing thickness)
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Perspective
Elevation (open)
Plan
Digital Modeling Process Before making the 3D model make sure to create layers to help with the process
1. Using the provided measurements to create a frame that outlines the shape of a sphere. First start by drawing a cross with 300mm along the x,y and z-axis. COMAND : Circle, Line
2. Plot points along the frame created to insist in drawing a curve on the surface of the sphere. COMMAND : Point
3. Draw a sphere with the same dimesnions. COMMAND: Sphere
4. Plot points as a guideline to draw a curve on the surface of the sphere. COMMAND: In-terpCrv
5. Select the curve and the vertical center line that goes through the sphere, and create a curve surface. COMMAND : EdgeSrf
6. Once the surface has been created, rotate it around the center line of the sphere. The Angle between each surface should be 15 degrees. COMMAND : Rotate (Copy=Yes)
7. Once the panel has been 360 degrees rotated and copied, select a curved surface and copy and past it. Using Gumball to detach the pasted surface from the sphere. Create a mirrored version of the curve and insert it back into the sphere. Ctrl+C~Ctrl+V. COMMAND : Gumball, Mirror.
8. Repeat step 6 to create the curved surfaces in the opposite direction.
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Sketch Model
Elevation (Front)
Elevation (Back)
Plan (Top) Plan (Bottom) A differnt type of pattern is created.
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Experimenting
The Making Process
1. Draw a straight line through the center of the object when it is closed.
2. Using the line as a guide to cut the object. A stainly knife was used to have better and precise cuts.
3. Separate the layers of paper from its glued edge.
4. Rotate one of the flat surfaces 90 degrees upwards, securing it with paper clip.
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Sketch Design #1 Detachable/ Flexible/ Wide Coverage
Implementation:
Top VIew
In the making of the sketch model, the top and bottom views of the model demonstrated two forms of patterns. One repeated with rhombuses, the other repetitions of rectangles. This design attempt to utilise this kind of relationship to develop a distinct outline of the defined personal space.
Rotation
Personal Space: Relating to Personal space: Although the area of the personal space decreases when people are in a crowd. However, everyone wishes more physical space is allowed. Perspective View
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Areas covered
Sketch Design #2 Protective/Shield/Coverage
What is your idea? [Maximum 5 key words]
Implementation: Geometrical shapes are capable of creating various types of 3D surfaces. However, the triangle is one of the most flexible shapes when comes to creating curves and edgy surfaces. Top VIew
Side View
Inspiration: Some birds like to sleep with their heads under their wings. Giving them shade and darkness. Like humans, they fear the dark, even though they are sleeping, they are still very altered. Relating to Personal space: It is the norm for people to fear the dark, they feel like they require a sense of security and protection. Darkness blinds the eyes when individuals are no longer capable of defining what is around they start imaging, thus, fearing their surrounding.
Areas covered
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Sketch Design #3 Supportive/ Protective/Adjustable/Comfort
Top VIew
Support
Areas covered
Perspective View folding out
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Implementation: Through the experimentations of the honeycomb lantern. The idea of rotation and repetition be-came very obvious and distinct. The angle that the lantern creates is very much adjustable; this design aims to explore this idea while having a function that insists in everyday living.
Inspiration: Travelers often use a U cushion to help with their sleep on their tour, but it does not provide them a boundary or coverage.
Relating to Personal space: The system attempts to protect the head from movement when sleeping, giving it support and It is also important for people to sleep within a boundary that can not be distracted by other.
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Appendix
Rhino Workshop Exercise 06/07/2017
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Sources Web Images Page 11
http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index.php?showtopic=15090
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http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-avoid-neck-pain-after-sleeping.htm
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