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Foundation 3D – Pandora Final Model

 

Experimentation

In the 1st model For my 1st 3D model, I placed the subdominant and subordinate adjacent towards the edge of the dominant, creating more weight and space on one side of the dominant, which makes the other side of the dominant rather empty. In which creates contrast. 

 

In the 2nd model For my 2nd 3D model I placed the dominant between the subdominant and subordinate. The dominant acts as a medium to show the contrast the subdominant and subordinate in each sides of the model. The different length of each object should show a contrasting difference against one another. 

 

Final Model

Word selected from pandora box: Contrast

 

Execution

Contrast can be measure through different types of medium, shapes, sizes, and materials. In this project, I would like to achieve different elements of contrast from each sides of the dominant, subdominant, and subordinate model. 

 

Contrast in Placement

The subdominant and subordinate is placed at the 1/3 length of the dominant. They are also placed perpendicularly to the dominant which creates contrast. 

 

Contrast in Materials

The dominant is made up of acrylic; the strongest material among the rest. While the subordinate is made up of wood (2nd strongest material), and lastly the subdominant is made up of styrofoam (the least stronger material among the rest)

 

Contrast in Length

The length of each of the models are widely contrasted. The length of the subdominant is half the length of the dominant. While the length of the subordinate is less than half the length of the subdominant. 

 

Contrast in Colour 

The dominant in white, act as a neutral based colour that contrasted the subdominant (in blue cool tone) and subordinate (in brown warm tone) when placed in the middle. 

 

Contrast in Colour

A contrast in colour can also be seen at both sides of the model. Where the subordinate being the neutral white colour, dominant having a warm brown tone, and the contrasting subdominant in its blue cool tone.

 

Application

Large scale application: Public Pool


Using my final model, it could be turn into a public pool where the different depths of blocks in the dominant box can determine how shallow the pool is. The subdominant can act as a stairway platform up and down the pool, and the subordinate can be replaced with a jumping board for swimmers to dive into the pool.

 

Small scale application: Ice Dispenser

My final model can also be turn into a ice dispenser where the dominant is where all the ice cubes are stored, the subdominant being the opening of where the ice will be dispense, and the subordinate can be a platform filled with buttons and controls to read the temperature and navigate the machine itself. 

 

Week 2 and 3 – Changes made and introducing foam

 

What are the mistakes and changes made from the first experimentation?

Word Topic: Contrast

BOX 1

The length (height) of the subdominant is almost 2/3 of the dominant, which makes it harder to identify the dominant and subdominant boxes. 

 

Placement of the subordinate also needs to be shifted a little outwards to create more contrast between the spacing and arrangement of the subdominant and subordinate. 

 

In this angle (shown in the image), the sides of the dominant and subdominant are align to each other which do not show contrast in that view angle, thus placement of the subdominant needs to be adjusted. 

 

Therefore Using the styrofoam cutter, I measure and cut out a subdominant box that has a smaller height than the previous one used. This way, it is easier for the naked eyes to identify the boxes between the dominant and subdominant. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW BOX 1

 

 

 

 

BOX 2

All sides of the model should show a contrast, and as seen in the image, the subdominant and subordinate looks like they are in line with each other, which does not represent contrast. Therefore one of the changes made was to the arrangement / placement of the subdominant and subordinate. When both boxes are placed further apart, it brings about better contrast between the 2 boxes when placed against the dominant.

 

NEW BOX 2

 

 

 

During the second lesson, I learnt about wedging; to create a negative space to connect the blocks together.

With the 3 surfaces of the unshaded box securing against the shaded box, it provides support and strength to stabilise the shaded structure. I will be experimenting with the wedging method on the foam for both box 1 and 2.

 

Week 1 – Analysing 2D objects

In the first lesson of 3D foundation, we learnt about analysing 2D objects based on their hierarchy, if its symmetrical vs asymmetrical, negative void vs positive mass, identifying the principal axis of the object, rule of third, and colour dominant, subdominant and subordinate.

Below are some key points that I have understand in the first lesson.

  • Qualities of contrasting shapes.  I learnt that objects with parts consisting of different volumes brings  character to the object itself and no two should have the same measurements. Varying the proportions in your design Makes it interesting.

Dominant; largest volume occupying the object itself.  The most interesting and dramatic in character and has the most visual weight

The subdominant complements the dominant in character. The element that is emphasise as a secondary in the object. the middle ground in your composition.

The subordinate makes the design still more interesting by introducing a third visual element and axis.  The least visual weight. It is not as independent as the dominant or subdominant. It should be contrasting, but sensitive to, the other forms. 

  • symmetrical vs asymmetrical: A comparison between both sides of an object being identical or irregular when folded into half.
  • negative void vs positive mass. Space can be either full or empty. A void is an empty volume, while a mass is a filled volume

 

 

This turtle object of mine that I brought to class is actually a flute. The exterior of the object looks symmetrical, however the holes on the front and back of the flute is asymmetrical. The sizing of the holes and position is different. Take a look at the back of the object, the holes are not placed in a single file. I felt that it is design in such manner because it would help the fingers to grip the object steadier and better.

However the sizing of the holes at the back are similar, perhaps the bottom hole could be bigger and more centralise, and maybe colour coded, to be more visually appealing, proportionate, and easier to identify. 

 

Another thing I like about how this object is design is that it is able to sit still when placed on a flat surface, unlike your regular long and rounded flute. You can see from the sides of the turtle (between the turtle’s legs) , the negative voids suggested a larger surface area the the bottom of the object (turtle flute). This enable better stability for the object to hold still. 

Lastly, I felt that the front side of the turtle object is smartly colour coded. Notice that the dominant colour of the turtle is green ( green being pleasing to the eye) , and the holes on the turtle consist more subordinate warm tone colours that does not steal the spot light of the dominant colour, however, the colour codes holes can be easily spotted, identified by the user. 

The word I picked out from the pandora box is “contrast.” I interpret contrast as a comparison of objects based on their form. For example, the size, structure, length, height, colour, depth. A comparison of objects that can be differentiate with our naked eyes. 
Task:
  • Group the boxes in clusters of 3. Based them on dominant, subdominant and subordinate. (XL,M,XS size)
  • Identify Principle axis of each box 
  • Ensure the principle axis of each box is place perpendicular to each other.
  • Explore at least 2 variations of the word  you have (2 3D sketch models + 2D sketch Analysis)

 

 

1st model For my 1st 3D model, I placed the subdominant and subordinate adjacent towards the edge of the dominant, creating more weight and space on one side of the dominant, which makes the other side of the dominant rather empty. In which creates contrast. 

2nd model For my 2nd 3D model I placed the dominant between the subdominant and subordinate. The dominant acts as a medium to show the contrast the subdominant and subordinate in each sides of the model. The different length of each object should show a contrasting difference against one another.