DSDN104_project2

DSDN project 2

Precedents

My first precedent was this cardboard star model, i liked it because of its shape and form. 

For my second precedent i chose this spinning top, i liked the layers it showed but i also wanted to re-create  it into my model as being slightly like a toy. 

Sketches

 For my skecthes i drew up a rough idea, taking aspects from my precedents a couple of quick drawings of what i might create or turn into a sketch model.

Sketch Models

I made 5 sketch models using different materials to experiment what might work with our final laser cut model. Given we were allowed to use card or acrylic i used similar materials and created a varied range of models and experimented with how they could be held together as we could not use any glues or adhesives. I like the idea of my simple spinning top and the multiple layer of diamond shaped cut out the best, to me i could see they might combine well to make an interesting model that could be functional as well as aesthetically pleasing.

This is a screenshot of my illustrator file, which was sent sent to the laser cutter which made my cut outs.

3D Models

For my 3D models i chose to use card, because it is easily malleable and i wanted to add some character to it but painting it. My model is a series of cardboard diamonds of different sizes layered up upon each other but threaded through a 5mm bolt. This design meant i created a model that could be transformed into different shapes and forms by simply twisting the card layers( as i have shown in my two pictures, one is a star shape the other is spiraling.)  They also have a slight spin top like toy aspect to them showing its versatility as well as design.

Digital Model Render

 This is my final render for my digital model, my model is star shaped and also with the pin coming through it looks quite like a spin top, this is why i initially chose this model because looking at it i could see i could build a physical model from it. I also tried to capture the contrast of my model by using a black and white colour scheme as well as reflections and lighting to try show a spin motion.