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.