Joy Sim | Naomi Koh | Wong Yi Ting –
P R O C E S S
Using a template found on the internet, we traced this printed template onto our transparency. We then cut the transparency using a pair of scissors and formed the module by using scotch tape and scoring with a pen knife.
Using UHU glue, we use halved cotton buds to form a triangular pyramids. These triangular pyramids were then attached to connect the different modules together, forming a space truss. We also used these triangular pyramids to form our highway.
Additionally, cotton buds were used to form a lattice structure of the hub. Black coloured glue stains were then layered over this lattice structure to emphasise on the atmosphere and provide a stark contrast to the white and transparent habitat.
It is a design technique that deals with designing a structure with numerous smaller parts that are usually known as ‘modules’ or ‘skids’. These modules allow the structure to be malleable and flexible in ways that normal structure can’t, for one, they are able to be reused, rearranged, replaced rather easily while still retaining its functionality. This becomes cost-efficient and increases the efficiency for improvement, edits or even removal.
Here are some examples of modular design and structures:
FURNITURE
Re-arrangeable shelves, seats, tables, etc.
Wine Shelf
NATURE
Honeycombs
ARCHITECTURE
Urban Rural in Istanbul
Izola social housing in Slovenia
COMPOSING SHORT TUNES
To start things off, we were grouped to create 2 different tunes with the instruments provided – I was grouped with Joy and Naomi! We picked the Resonating tone bars, Rhythm sticks, Finger cymbals and Wooden egg shaker and came up with the tunes.
The instruments we used for both our tunes.
AUDIO A:
Dominant: Resonating Tone Bars (RTB) (Deng deng deng deng….) Sub-dominant: Rhythm sticks (Clack! Clack!) Subordinate: Finger Cymbals (Ding!……Ding!) This tune is slower, smoother and feels kind of spiritual, as if you were in some sort of temple chanting away. The RTBacts as the melody, the constant beat throughout. The Rhythm sticksclack away constantly in a 2-beat interval. The Finger cymbals come in at the end of every ‘set’ of 4 RTB beats, creating a high ding!
AUDIO B:
Dominant: Wooden egg shakers (Shhschshhchshh…) Sub-dominant: Rhythm sticks (Clack! Clackclack!) Subordinate: Resonating Tone Bars (Deng……) This tune is slightly fast-paced, excited but with a abrupt sense of calmness. The Wooden egg shakers acts as the background sound, it’s swishing making a nice base.The Rhythm sticks is the loudest and fastest, creating the feeling of energy in bursts without stopping. The RTB is the pop of serenity in this busy tune, resounding and fading at the end.
INDIVIDUAL MOODBOX
I selected AUDIO A–the slower, spiritual one; to interpret into a moodbox.
DOMINANT: Black thread (Resonating tone bars) SUB-DOMINANT: Wooden planks (Rhythm sticks) SUBORDINATE: Ball of coiled wire (Finger cymbals)
The tranquility and calmness was the main aspect that I wanted to depict in the moodbox; as it brought feelings of serenity, divinity and also clarity.
As the Resonating tone bars(RTB)continuously went on as the melody and beat, it feels like it’s climbing higher with the finger cymbals clinking in high pitch. So I chose to depict that by letting it flow fluidly upwards. The melody created was soft yet solid, thus the use of black thread – its strong black colour suggesting solidity while the flexibility shows the softness.
The Rhythm sticksstood out from the tune as distinct clacks, sharp and loudly. Wooden planks were used to imitate that rigid, sudden prominent sound as it contrasts and stands out against the monochromatic scheme of the moodbox.
With everything rooted to the base, the Ball of coiled wirehangs high above the rest of the parts as the Finger cymbals give a satisfying resounding Ding! at the end of each 4-beat set, making the tune feel less down and a pop of lightness and divinity.
