Project Statement
Using Bristol and glue, I created a shape and in turn made a template to transform the two dimensional shape into a three dimensional form. Understanding the translation between two dimensional nets to three dimensional objects offers many benefits, such as spatial awareness. When viewing a drawing of an object, I am unable to see the other sides that are not presented to me. By taking a simple shape contour and using it to produce a three dimensional form, I learned how the object interacts with the space in which it resides. Additionally, I wanted to communicate the impact that negative space has on an object, and brought that from two dimensional space into three dimensional space to emphasize this, as the negative space is actually empty. In three dimensional space, negative space means lack of material, while in two dimensional space the negative space is implied through blankness or blackness.
Process
View detailed project process at 2D to 3D Exploration: Process
Reflection
I believe my design would benefit from larger tabs for more stability. Larger tabs would give the glue a larger surface to hold the edges together. In addition, this form has many edges that require precise lengths and angles to come together perfectly. In the future my precision will be my top priority, in order to increase stability in my form. Another way in which I would increase stability is by enlarging my base. By prototyping more and improving on those prototypes before creating my final, I could improve my design. However, my form does stand independently, so a larger base would be more of a precaution. As stated in previous posts, my linework with the snap-off blade is not as steady as I wanted, but has already improved greatly. With more practice this will no longer be a challenge I face.