2D to 3D Translation: Process

2D to 3D Translation

Design 2110 Fundamentals AU21

Jorie Capper

Understanding the translation between two dimensional plans to three dimensional objects offers many benefits, such as spatial awareness.

Research

I learned about isometric and orthographic views, and the benefits of using them when designing a net for a 3D form. Additionally, I familiarized myself with the terminology surrounding 2D to 3D explorations.

Exercises

I created a perfect cube from a provided net, focusing on precision in measurements and used scoring to ensure crisp folds at the edges. After getting a feel for 2D to 3D translation, I created my own net for a trapezoidal prism in order to learn how to view a completed form, and mentally deconstruct it in order to visualize its origins. Using that net, I created my trapezoidal prism.

Cube Exercise
Cube and Trapezoidal Prism Nets
Trapezoidal Prism Exercise

I then made an isometric view of both the cube and the trapezoidal prism, as well as trying an orthographic view of the trapezoidal prism.

Isometric Views of Cube and Trapezoidal Prism
Orthographic View of Trapezoidal Prism

Iterations

Iteration One
Iteration Two
Iteration Three
Iteration Four
Iteration Five

 Production

I chose negative space as my principle to invoke with this project, although I do have many iterations including illusion as well. I wanted to communicate the impact that negative space has on an object, and bring that from 2d into 3d emphasizes this, as you can see through the space rather than seeing the implied empty space.

I chose my final shape and created many mock ups of the template and 3d form, in order to determine which proportions would correctly execute my vision. I created a final template to use to create my shape, and glued together my shape from Bristol paper.

Final Prototype

Final

Final Composition
Final Composition Net

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