FINAL BLOG SUBMISSION

PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UGuG6XTF8c&feature=youtu.be

FURTHER MODEL WORK

REVISED WEEK 6 ACTIVITIES

REVISION

When overlooking the assessment criteria I noticed that my week 5 activity hadn't satisfied the brief as it didn't include three rectangular prisms. The below fusion make up is a better representation of my space and the surrounding rooms. This model was more difficult to create however its complexity shows the space more clearly. I struggled with the creation of the illustrator file but with the direction of the fusion tutorials I was able to complete this activity.

FOLDING ACTIVITIES

FOLDING ACTIVITY No.1: 

This folding activity involved cutting paper in a wave like shape. By taping the bottom and creating a circular shape with the strip of paper I was able to alternate the waves to create an overlapping effect. This could be a method of shaping light in a space.

FOLDING ACTIVITY No.2:

This fold could be used to create a seat or a roof for a space. The geometric folds created an interesting pattern and places for one to potentially sit.

FOLDING ACTIVITY No.3:

This activity was very simple and allowed me to understand how height and dimension can be added to a space just by thinking outside of the box. Overall these activities showed me that simple objects can be made more complex and interesting.

MODEL PHOTOSHOP ACTIVITY

PHOTOSHOP ACTIVITY

For this weeks activity we were asked to photoshop materials onto a photo of our model. I enjoyed this activity as it allowed me to see this space as if it were a real room. Through the use of different textures and colours the space was transformed quite easily. I struggled the most when trying to remove portions of my photo so the sky could be seen in the background. By rasterizing the image I was able to use the rubber tool to remove these sections. Although this probably isn't recommended, I found this the easiest method to achieve the final product. Changing the size of the materials was simple as the space has clean simple lines.

WEEK 8 ACTIVITIES

DESIGN ONE: 

The inspiration for this design was simple with a bold element to it. The use of glass added minimal colour or texture to the design, allowing the red to stand out. The red also contrasts the mirrored panels.

DESIGN TWO: 

Again I went with another simple design as I think clean lines and colours are effective and can provide a calm space/ element to our lives. To achieve this I tend to gravitate towards lighter colours, hence the blue and white. The mirroring and glass panels were utilised differently in this design as they compliment the cool/ light tones instead of contrasting them.

DESIGN THREE: 

For this design I decided to create something ultimately different whilst still using some of the same materials. Design three is bold and could be described as "tacky." The elements used are not usually what I would use/ like but I also enjoy taking risks in design. Whilst all the materials contrast one another in texture, they come together to create a cohesive design.

LIGHTING WORKSHOP

LIGHTING WORKSHOP

The following model was created at 1:20

Through the use a flashlight and a black background I was able to recreate the stream of natural light that would enter this building if it were to be made. Upon reflection, in the future I will take photos in both a light and dark room for variety. These photos were taken at night and only shows one perspective so for further improvement in my photography skills natural light will be used in the future.

WEEK 7 ACTIVITIES

The above images make up my first attempt at creating my initials with Fusion 360. I encountered a number of issues such as the letters intersecting. This meant I couldn't shell out the initial faces. Upon reflection and with the advice of my tutor I altered the "S" to have rounded edges meaning the harshness of its angles weren't on issue.

The above images form my second attempt at this task. I have rearranged my initials to the proper order as the "S" is now compatible with the other letters. There is still progress that needs to be made as the thickest I could make the shell was 0.04. This is not desired but with further work and advice, improvements can be made.

The above snapshots show my final attempt at the initials activity, ready for hand in. The final product was achieved by restarting the activity and re-shaping the letters entirely. By rounding out all the edges of every letter the angles became less harsh, avoiding "intersecting" of the letters. The "L" was also placed higher so its harshest curve was aligned with the other letters narrowest curves. The final thickness is 2.00mm.

WEEK 6 ACTIVITIES

Measuring my living room at 1:50

Making sure the template pieces include a tab so all of them can be stuck together

Cardboard Models

Paper Model

Cardboard Model

Testing Fusion 360

WEEK 3 ACTIVITIES

SITE PLAN
This rough sketch of the site allowed our group to understand the positioning and measurements of each of the structures and elements found in our area.

GROUP COMPONENT