DIGITAL DESIGN + FABRICATION SM1, 2017 M1 JOURNAL -2ND SKIN YING KAI CHEN
834103 TUTOR: Amanda Masip
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Measured Drawings MEASURING METHOD.
ELEVATION SCALE 1:2
A flat front on photo was first taken of the honey comb decoration in order to gain a full understanding off the decorations details and structural features. The Dimensions of the decoration were obtained through the usage of a tape measure in order to measure the diameter of the sphere. Due to the curvaceous nature of the decorations surface features as observed in the photograph, cut pieces of string were used in order to help properly measure the dimensions of the repetitive diamond pattern of the decoration.
Measuring with string.
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SECTION SCALE 1:2 The Section of the was extracted by folding the decoration in half to reveal the white cardboard inside. Due to lack of any curved lines, the inside dimensions were gained by using a straight ruler.
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Analysis
PLAN SCALE 1:2
The dimensions of the plan were measured using the same method as in the elevation.
As mentioned earlier the decoration is capable of folding in half. As shown in the plans the more the decoration is folded the more the individual paper sections are compressed.
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Analysis
While at a distance the surface of the decoration bares resemblance to a panel and fold, it is actually made up of interwoven sheets of paper which fit together creating a three-dimensional form. The interlocking of the paper creates wide openings in the decoration which grant the shape the ability to collapse in on itself when folded.
The movement of the pattern as shown in the diagram demonstrate how the pattern begins at the poles of the decoration then spiral towards the opposite direction.
Surface Detail SCALE 1:1
A closer detail of how the paper intersects.
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Digital Model
ELEVATION
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PLAN
Digital Model: Method
2. From right viewpoint. Control points were
3. Mirror command to create reflect ion
1. Semicircle. Arc tool used to create
enabled and new points were added using
of the pattern.
curved half of Semicircle.
Rebuild command. Control point were then
3. Perspective Viewpoint
3. Top Viewpoint.
moved in and out to create desired pattern.
4. From Top Viewpoint. ArrayPolar
Complications
Command. Select centre, enter
Maintaining the spherical shape of the
the amount of copies and draw
original item as altering control points
full circle to create copies of the
would often morph the shape of the
pattern in a circle.
sphere.
Working out how many times the pattern should be copied during Array Polar command in order to make sure the diamond shapes met properly. Therefore in some areas the diamond pattern may not met properly and Completed Top view.
Completed perspective view.
may intersect in some areas.
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Sketch Model
EAST ELEVATION SURFACE DETAIL
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To create my reconfigured system object, cardboard was used to construct the interlocking profile and sections of the originl paper decoration. The first thing I did was creating the vertical intersecting elements of the profile and section as shown on the right. Then the horizontal elements were added in by sliding cut cirular sheets of cardboard down the two ends to create to complete the profile and sectioned design.
The idea for my deisgn was inspired by the spiralling nature of the paper decorations surface, however unlike in the original model which is completely circular, in my sketch model I morphed the original shape of the deciration is a more irregular shape.
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Sketch Design #1 Flexibility, Extendable, Inflated, Elongated
What is your idea? [Maximum 5 key words] INSPIRATION AND IDEA: The first design possesses the same interlocking paper texture of original honey comb decoration, however instead of being a sphere, this design takes on an elongated shape.
ELEVATION
The Design is long and flexible and is intended to wrap over the shoulder and curl out from underneath the armpit. The design takes advantage of the inflated nature of the original decoration, while also taking advantage of its folding ability into to extend into its desired shape.
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How does this respond to your personal space? The design extends outwards from the centre of the upper body passing the head, front torso and back as personal space is most prevalent in the upper body and head while being less significant towards the feet. The flexible nature of the design also relates to one’s personal space changing with different people.
Sketch Design #2 Ridged, Surrounding, Contrast, Defensive,
What is your idea? [Maximum 5 key words] INSPIRATION: The geometric edges and sharp angles of the diamond shapes created by the intersecting paper surface. The spiralling movement of the paper layers was also a source of inspiration for the curvaceous structure of the design.
IDEA: This Design is ridged and non-flexible. The idea is that a solid structure would help to create a hard defensive design that would help to cover the personal space of the wearer.
ELEVATION
SURFACE DETAIL
How does this respond to your personal space? The shell covers entirety of the upper torso as well as the head and face. The outer surface of the shell is jagged and pointy in order to create a more threatening aesthetic as to warn others not to approach. The inner surface is smooth and softer in order to create a sense of comfort for the wearer in order to simulate one’s comfort within their personal space.
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Sketch Design #3 Modular, Organic, Cresent, Free-flowing.
What is your idea? [Maximum 5 key words] IDEA AND INSPIRATION: The design consists of a module structure of ellipse shapes reminiscent of crescent moons. This shapes were inspired overall curvedness of the original item as well as the sketch model. The shapes consist of horizontal and vertical intersecting pieces that create the basic structure of the profile and section. The modular pieces combine to form a structure to encompass the upper torso as well as the head and is equally protective of the front and back of the wearer.
MOVEMENT DIAGRAM
How does this respond to your personal space? The concaved interior of the design is meant to help better fit the contours of the human body. The convex exterior is designed as a way to repel those outside the wearers personal space as similar to a ball the structure would bounce and deflect those who have come too close. The flowing shape of the structure also correlates to the movement of the human body as the different parts of the structure flow in the direction of the arms and head. This means no matter how you move the structure will move with you and provide pretection.
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