Box cats and their inspirations

Cat animation

I currently have a few scenes shot of my cat animation.It is narrative about the typical day of three cats. They will go about eating and playing and causing trouble throughout the house.I'm filming this stop motion in the app Osnap

Pre-animation project practice

Inspirations

Practice with materials

Serial planes samples

Material explorations

Architectonic structure

Mid-term artist's statement

   Throughout the process of building our modular relief piece, working as a design team kept a set of ideas flowing and made problem solving easier. While our design as a whole was simple, the individual parts were complicated and time consuming to make. All of the parts ended up working well together, after several different attempts at their arrangement. The design and purpose of our modular relief is simple, but has a strong aesthetic presence when displayed with the right light.

    Making the serial plane samples was both basic and challenging. The ideas to make them seemed simple, but as you start to build upon them, more thought goes into the process than expected. I feel that they were a great exercise and first step into beginning to learn three dimensional design. Many of the techniques I  had used to make them, I brought into my architectonic structure, which was what made it so successful. The curvilinear sample structure was also a good starting point for getting into the architectural piece. I mostly experimented with paper in this piece, while sampling other materials. I also began to form ideas around which transparent materials I would use. Here, I experimented with a sheet of plastic and bubble wrap.

     The project I’ve enjoyed most has been the architectonic structure. I had started out with a very general idea, rather than a specific one. As I had started to build upon it, the ideas developed from there. I feel that I had to develop it this way, because drawing ideas out for a three dimensional piece does not give you the same result as simply building it does. Repurposed materials had also played a major part in the development of ideas. As I experimented with them, I found a unique place for nearly all of them in my piece. So far, this course has been more challenging in thought than in practice. Developing ideas on how to use the materials is more of a challenge than putting everything together, which creates a balance in the way we’re learning. 

Architectonic structure project in process

Materials used so far:
Foam board
Foil wrapping
Wire netting

Homework example (1-6)

1.Organization

http://www.designboom.com/design/colored-pencil-tables-by-nendo/

This piece displays organization by the arrangement of the tables by both side and color transition.

2. Synergy

http://www.designboom.com/design/the-may-design-series-2013-excel-london/

Many of the separate parts of the pieces in this series are simple on their own, but when arranged in a group or as a whole, they become more impressive.

3. Order and freedom

http://www.designboom.com/design/nendo-illuminated-for-wastberg/

While the last or lined up in an orderly fashion, they are all varied in height and shape, in no specific pattern, which allows some freedom between the structure.

4. Structure and Unity

http://www.designboom.com/design/money-jewelry-increasing-value-by-lauren-vanessa-tickle/

The piece is strictly structured throughout, and on both sides there is an obvious sense of unity in movement and shape.

5. Symmetry

http://www.designboom.com/design/nendo-80-sheets-of-mountains-at-stockholm-furniture-fair/

While there are changes throughout the sizes, if the separate curves were to be split in half, they all would be symmetrical.

6. Repetition with variety

http://www.designboom.com/design/baguette-tables-by-studio-rygalik/

The entire table is made out of the same material (baguettes) and repeated throughout, but the various lengths and subtle changes in shape change throughout the table.

7. Rhythm and gradation

http://www.designboom.com/design/genetically-modified-egg-by-dominic-wilcox/

The egg starts out circular and curved around the top, but as it gradually changes downward, its shape experiences a complete transformation from a circle to a square.

Homework Assignment 2

1.   Describe interaction and stability in 3-D form. What is the “three plane rule?” Give an example?

Interaction and stability in design refers to the way in which parts of a design work with and structurally support eachother. The three plane rule says that a structure is stable as a result of three planes meeting and intersecting with eachother. An example would be a fold-up chair.

2.   What is an environmental plane and planar structure? Give examples and describe it.
3. Define an architectonic form. List three examples given in the reading: (A). (B). (C.)

An envoirmental plane could be a wall, table, floor, ceiling, or the earth’s surface. A planar structure is something relating to or being structured in/on a plane. An architectonic form is a structure that relates either to architecture or design. Examples would be: regular geometric shapes such as rectangles, triangles and curves in circles, an emphasis on horizontal and vertical orientation relative to both gravity and the placement of elements, and emphasis on open and closed, interior and exterior spaces with a focus on their transitions between each other.

     4. How cans a reflective surface effect the transition of space?

         They cause the illusion of space that is entering a closed surface.

      5. How can planes define volume?

            A plane can define volume by virtue or by shape.

6. Describe the following organizational principles that relate to 3 dimensional forms: (Give your own visual examples)

1.            Organization- the pattern or structure that unites the parts of a piece together into a whole.

2. Synergy- the individual elements of a piece not being as impressive individually as they are in a whole piece.

3.            Order and freedom- the balance between expression and order throughout a piece.

4.            Structure and unity- the way in which the position, direction and scale of a piece contributes to its unity as a whole.

Symmetry- when a plane divides an o

First sample

1st 3D Project

This project was very time consuming and stressful to figure out at first,but after shortening the size to 3ft,the concept became much more simple.We were able to have it almost completed by the end of class,since we had already spent so much time folding all of the flowers we thought we would need.We have a large amount of flowers left over,which ended up not being a big problem,having extras in case we messed anything up.

"Origami is a metaphoric art form,you got that piece of paper,you don't add to it,you don't take away from it.You change it."

-Micheal Lafosse

Just added a sixth string of flowers,It's finished now.

Laying out the flowers before stringing them.

"Many things difficult to design prove easy in performance." -Samuel Johnson


Our tree design has been difficult to put together,but the general purpose of it is extremely simple and easy.

Over the weekend Raegan and I finished folding all of our flowers.On Monday we're going to string the flowers with wire,then we need to figure out how we'll deal with the size/stability of the tree.

25 fancy flowers for the top of the tree

Folding the flowers for our tree

Part of our prototype

Instructions to make our flowers

3D Powerpoint outline

ShannonSzczepanski

Fn. 3D Design

1/4/13

Outline ofPowerpoint

Design:

-Design- aplanned arrangement of visual elements to construct an organized visual pattern

-Content- theconcept/subject/narrative

-Form- themanipulation of materials and visual characteristics

All designevolves from point/line/plane

Principles- unity, harmony, simplicity, emphasis,focal point, scale, proportion, balance,

                  rhythm

Elements- line, shape/volume/mass, texture,illusion of space, time and kinetics (motion),

                 value/color, virtual space

-analysis-problem solving and communicating an idea

-perception-nature, art history, and culture

-materialexplorations- visual experimentation, process, sketching and building

Comparing 2dimensional and 3 dimensional design:

-2 dimensions-(length and breadth) to establish marks on a flat planar surface, that has nodepth except for the illusionary kind. You can organize visual elements tocreate harmony and unity on a picture plane.

-2 dimensionaldesign- a world of human creation: mark making, drawing, painting,printing(writing), are activities that lead to the formation of the illusion ofspace, aesthetic and intellectual content.

-3 dimensionaldesign- organization of visual elements to create harmony and unity, but inrelation to three design directions:

        -Length- vertical direction, up anddown

        -Breadth- horizontal direction, left toright

        -Depth- transverse direction, forwardsand backwards

    

The world welive in is 3 dimensional

3 dimensionaldesign is defined by x, y, z:

x=depth-transverse direction, forwards and backwards

y=breadth-horizontal direction, left to right

z=length-vertical direction, up and down

Compare andcontrast form in space and organization:

Form in Space-surface and relief, light and shadow, depth of relief, modular structure,

                          spacialrelationships, point of view, form and content, plane and space/

                          volume, interactionand stability, architectural plane

Organization-hierarchal structure, structure and unity, repetition and variety, proportion,

                       continuity, focus andemphasis, economy, implied structure, random

                       change and order,predictability

To understand 3Dobjects, we must view it from different angles and distances to grasp it’sthree dimensional reality. In a continuum of space that you’re enveloped in, wesee: up & down, side to side, what is close, or far away.

Which is moreimportant: Form or Function?

Threedimensional forms in actual and virtual space- 2d-3d/ building a reliefstructure, surface treatment, serial planes, polyhedral structures,surface/edge/vertex, Archimedean solids/interior/exterior relationships,subtractive and additive techniques, stop motion animation of a constructedobject: create virtual time and moving forms

Form inSpace:

Surface andrelief, light and shadow, depth of relief, modular structure, spacialrelationships

3D homework #1

Define in your own words, after reading chapter 1 & 2, in Principles of three-dimensional Design:

1.   Describe the design process; it’s categories and how it is used as you outline step 1, 2 and 3?

  Step 1- Identify the Problem

Find the problem, figure out exactly what it is and          whether or not it should be solved. If so, establish how you should go about solving it.

Step 2- Generate Ideas

   Brainstorm ideas and sort out the best ones to further develop. Think of all possible ideas, looking back on what you’ve created in the past. Rethink your past ideas and their outcomes. Assume from the beginning that no idea is to absurd. To sort out ideas, create thumbnail sketches and models. Write notes around the sketches to remember specific ideas.

Step 3- Refine and Analyze

   Create both presentation and working drawings. For 3D representations, create models and mock ups of your ideas.

2.   Define Three-dimensional form and find a new example using the research links.

     Forms having 3 dimensions, height, width, and depth; actual forms

Example:

http://www.designboom.com/design/the-toul-stool-moulded-jute-fibre-furniture/




3.   Define Space and find a new example using the research links.

A continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied.

Example: 
http://www.designboom.com/design/lucien-gumy-imm-cologne-d3-contest-winner-2013/

4.   Define Positive and negative space in3-D form, find a new example using the research links.

Positive space- space that is occupied by an element or a form

Negative space- the space around and between the subject of an image

Example: http://www.designboom.com/design/benjamin-graindorge-for-moustache-at-maison-et-objet/

   

5.Define Direction and find a new example using the research links.

    A course along which something moves or faces towards

Example: http://www.designboom.com/design/wallhax-coat-hanger-by-geof-ramsay-at-designboom-mart-toronto/

6.   Define Scale and find a new example using the research links.

A graduated range of values forming a standard system for measuring or grading something.

Example: http://www.designboom.com/design/weight-here-candle-holders-by-kibisi/




7.   Define Point of view and frame of reference, and find a new example using the research links.

Point of View- the position in relation to the form

Frame of Reference- a set of criteria or stated values in relation to which measurements or judgments can be made

Example:  http://www.designboom.com/design/domotex-2013-stefan-diez-curates-flooring-delux-concept-rooms/