Week 07 – 3D

 Tuesday August 30, 2011

Today’s lesson was to draft a favourite 3D design from last week and apply concepts, feelings and communication.

PRACTICAL – Design Communication

20 mins - Refining / 10 mins - Presentations

Choose one design from last week’s 2 sketched designs (sports & fashion)

Fashion Stage Coffee Table from Week 6

Reference (image above): WB Fashion Stage Coffee Table WEEK 6 Draft

1. Make a list of 2 key concepts you are trying to communicate

§  Tribute to fashion

§  Item to imitate & re-create fashion’s origin

2. Make a list of 2 key feelings your trying to communicate

§  Excitement

§  Imagination

3. REFINE your design concept to communicate these 4 things

§  Use the same surface material to that of the large full sized catwalk

§  Run power to the lights to re-create the experience

§  Use an exclusive sought after material for the coffee table legs that can be perfectly shaped into cat-tail style legs that will be sturdy

§  Possible Milan Fashion Logo embossed onto the coffee table to enhance exclusivity other leave blank for clinical aesthetics.

4. Prepare to present your communication skills to the class.

5. Upload all this content to your blog

GROUP EXERCISE – Concept Investigation

15 mins – Ratings / 10 mins Blog

Using a scale of 1 – 10,

each group assigns a quantitative rating for all the designs,

based on the three criteria below

1. Clear rendition of 2 key concepts

2. Clear rendition of 2 key feelings

3. Immediate visual appeal

Each student post the group results in your blog

Design Inspiration

Reference (image above): Trampoline Coffee Table http://dornob.com/dangerously-real-trampoline-coffee-table-design/?ref=search

YouTube Clip

3d Design

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwFT09cVrbA

Commentary

This clip addresses the need for a three-dimensional design tool that allows designers to present their designs in 3D. It shows that by introducing this technology into meetings, communication is much clearer about a proposed design. The new technology also allows for instance changes to the design by simply touching the object and moulding different attributes and colours to it after discussion. I am not sure if this technology yet exists, however we are very close to it becoming reality. Because the finished product is always 3D, this new technology can communicate this far more effectively than a three dimensional drawing can.

Reflection

I have decided to change my idea once again for my 3D design Exhibition. It will still be a coffee table but instead of being a fridge or esky base, it will now be simply made of irrigation products. This design will be aimed at the outdoor furniture market and be strong yet lightweight plastic with possibly a Perspex lid. It will be easy to move around the yard and I may even use the same brand of products so I can send a photo to the manufacturer to show them what their products can be used as alternative outdoor furniture.