Project 2 sletch models

In these models I experimented with a variety of different methods in which I could express a 3D form from relatively flat laser cut layers. I also included a conceptual sketch for my final design.

Project 2

 In this render I was trying to give my chosen iteration a prehistoric, fossilised texture.

In my final model i wanted to create something that looked like it could be in a museum display. The acrylic created a frame in which the relatively 2D card models are arranged to express the 3D object or skull that is was previously.

Note: My photos of sketch models and drawings were left at home so I will update my blog when I get back to include these

These images interested me because they had different methods of expressing 3D forms using layers of laser cut material.

Laser Cutting

Got back my two sheets of laser cut material today but had to re cut the acrylic one because the laser just scored the surface.

It’s looking like it will all fit together I'm just wondering whether or not I should do something to the cardboard to change the stark white surface, perhaps make it look more ancient and fossilised.

I've tried peeling off the top layer of the card which reveals a rougher more earthy colour which could be good. However I think the change in material thickness might ruin the craft of the model.

Concept

I have decided to create a skull like shape that is connected on two axis.
It will be largely based off the hero model.

I’ve been thinking about using the clear acrylic as the horizontal joining pieces and the cardboard as the vertical components.

For the joinings i will use a slot system

Initial Thoughts

For Project two I decided to use the Hero model from Project one.

The main design intent of this model was to create a cultural mask. Here are a few images of laser cut models that I am interested in.

Hand In

1.  Geometric, Culture, Transform

2. Precedent Images

These are images from Doshi and Levien's cookware for Tefal. They were approached to design an line of cookware which focused on Eastern cooking methods. This image is their design of the Tefal center circle. The thing which interested me about this image was the geometric pattern and the culture that these patterns can represent.

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Layout Ideas

I’ve recently finished my 81 iterations. I have gone over the limit so what I need to do now is to think of a layout and display style which communicates my 3 words and pictures that I have used for my design influences. The big influences which come through in my iterations are symmetry and patterns which I think I could easily make into an interesting layout.