FYP Product Design 2016-17

There are many different types of materials for 3D printing, each has its owe characteristics, pros and cons. Here are some of the more common options:

reference: blog.tinkercad.com

Nylon:(Polyamide)

-Also called White, strong & flexible/ Durable plastic/ White plastic

-Strong and flexible plastic

-1mm minimum wall thickness

-Naturally white, but you can get it colored

-About 10 layers per 1mm

-Made from powder

-Alumide=Polyamide  + Aluminum

-Interlocking, moving parts possible

ABS:(Home Read more →

I collected some images to inspire my own design, these designs are all 3D printed.

The use of repeated or similar pattern can save the time during CAD as well as create visual rhythm.

The above two designs have some gestures and patterns that I can relate to my project. Moreover,  the shape of the deer necklace can be a direction how Read more →

Accessories for Lee(Main character):

1, a Zan, long hair pin to secure hair bun. This accompanies her throughout her life, as a item of memory from her mother.

2, a Bi, comb-like accessory, marks when she becomes Noble Consort, which is the highest position she reaches when she is with the old Emperor.

3, a ring, marks her return to the Palace as Read more →

Here is a simple summary of the main characters appeared in my story.

Pardon my handwriting..

The main character Lee:

Xiunv(13)–>Noble Lady Lee(13)–>Dame Lee(14)–>Consort Lee(17), gave birth to a son, who died–>Buddhist Nun(20), after Emperor’s death–>Imperial Noble Consort Lee(23), of the new Emperor Lihong–>Empress Consort(31)

Supporting Characters:

Prince Lihong–>Emperor(20)

Xiunv Ou(Lee’s best friend)

Lee’s Servant(had a crush on the Prince)

Other characters:

Xiunv Zhao–>Noble Lady Zhao–Dame Zhao

Empress Consort Wu(of Read more →

This is a short write up after week 6 consultation, to update my design direction.

My direction now is to design a set of jewelry that go according to the stories I wrote. The design I have for now is pretty complicated and resembles the Chinese antiques. However, my next aim is to simplify the design into something more modern, and Read more →

The tools and equipments that require for the race would need to be scattered around the race track. It will be hard to keep track all of these game tools that will be collected. To facilitate ease and making use of cutting age technology – Augmented Reality (AR).

An example of an AR Equipment that can be used is the hololens. Read more →

Another 5 years has passed. Our son is almost 7 years old now. He is as smart as his mother, and as beautiful as her mother. My Empress Consort and Imperial Noble Consort have not creating troubles for me and have kept family affairs very organized. Probably because Lee is more decisive and My Empress Consort Wong is more obedient Read more →

After three years of mourning, Lee is 23 years old already. I decided to bring her back to the Imperial family-not as my father’s widow, but as MY consort. I know there will be a lot of discussions and objections, but I don’t really care about them. I am the Emperor and as long as I handle the states matter Read more →

Lee told me I need to gain my father’s trust in a very discreet way, so that my siblings wouldn’t suspect anything or point their arrows to me. At the same time, I should show no interests in competing for the throne—until the very last moment where I supposed to act reluctant but no choice in accepting the grant. All Read more →

The three years before my fathers death, Lee contacted me through one of her servants. After meeting her, she told me that she wants to form alliance with me, in fighting with other princes and Officials. It was totally unexpected as I am the least possible person to be appointed as the new emperor. My father had never put hope Read more →