To begin transitioning from a 2D composition to a 3D composition we had to find the right template.
We explored with materials and craft in order to build the “perfect” cube.
Once we viewed the 3D cube from different perspectives, we created an orthographic and isometric drawing digitally.
Exercise 2: The Letter “F”
We began exploring a more complex form which required a range of measurements.
After tracing and cutting out on bristol we crafted together a new 3D form.
This composition included more orthographic techniques and application.
Iterations
For this project I chose to explore the shape found in the negative space form my assignment 2 composition.
Highlighted part of negative space shape.
I created an isometric and orthographic view of this 2D shape.
This led me to creating my shape into a 3D template.
After cutting and scoring, I experimented by looking at which tabs should be included or not.
Once I made my final decisions, I crafted my 3D form together
After creating a 3D form of my shape, I began exploring different solutions in order to create a more complex form.
Iteration #1
For my first form I wanted to use triangles to create different points coming together on the back.
Back
Side
Iteration #2
Continuing with the idea of using triangles, I wanted my shape to look like it was leaning back but have nothing behind it but the base.
Back
Side
Iteration #3
I liked the idea of using triangles and having that empty space, so I experimented by combining my two other forms to create this one.
Back
Side
Production
I chose to further my exploration by constructing form #3 as my final 3D model.
I unfolded my form to create the measurements for my template.
While keeping the plan view of my shape the same, I changed measurements in order to make it more symmetrical.
After assembling my first template, I realized certain angles were off which caused the measurements to be incorrect.
After making many iterations of my template (view PDF here), I finally perfected the angles and measurements to create my final 3D form.
Final template including where to cut and score.
Final measurements of each shape and spacing.
Once I completed my final template and 3D form, I chose to further my exploration by adding negative space into my form.
Once my original template was cut out, I traced squares and triangles on the parts where negative space would be within my form.
After cutting it out I created ideas of where I would want tunnels and where I would want windows.
I cut out shapes and glued them together based on the measurements before building my final form.
Final Forms
When comparing these two forms above, it is very obvious what is the same and what is different. The form on the left is closed and contained not having much freedom. But the image on the right has holes and gaps that creates triangles and squares, which has more of a visual experience.
This project taught me that when starting a design, it would be better to start simple and not so complicated. As I built upon my design I faced many challenges in the construction. If I had started with a simpler form and mastered that, it would have been easier to make changes through each iteration.
