2D to 3D Translation

Research

Exercises

The Perfect 3″ Cube

Trapezoidal Prism

Final trapezoidal prism from a different Angle.

Drawings

Elevation and plan of the trapezoidal prism.

Isometric drawings of the cube and trapezoidal prism.

Isometric drawings of my potential form.

Iterations

Shape studies done in Assignment 2 as an origin design for a 3D form

Outlined in red is the new shape I created from the shape previously created in my assignment 2 compositions.

First attempt at creating a template for my new shape. This template was missing tabs and the other face of the form.

After experimentation, this was a final successful template for my form which became the basis for the rest of my templates.

3D translation of the dynamic shape found in my assignment 2 composition explorations.

Exploration of 2 Additional 3D iterations of my chosen design plan

3D Iteration One:

3D Iteration Two:

All 3 Iterations:

Production

Constructing a Final 3D Form

First attempt at using additive processes to build extrusions and create a final 3D form

Using intuitive and additive processes to come up with a more dynamic form.

Second attempt at using additive process to build extrusions and create a final 3D form

I was creating a form that translates from my original shape into a smaller triangle in order to emphasize the triangle shape within the original form. There ended up being too many layers and too much tape t0 be able to see how this would transfer to a template, so I decided to simplify for my final 3D form.

First attempt at final 3D form

My final idea was to stack 3 separate 3D forms of the same shape on top of one another with each form getting smaller. I came up with this idea through the intention of using rhythm as the primary principle. To utilize the principle of rhythm, as the forms got smaller so did their respective side heights (1.5in, .75in, .375in) creating a shrinking or “staircase-like” feeling.

First attempt at creating a template for the largest form.

First attempt at creating templates for the medium and small forms.

Below is my first attempt at putting together the final form. The lines turned out crooked which showed me that I would need to use more precision and 90 degree angles in my next attempt at making the final form.

Final 3D Form

Templates:

Final template for the largest form with measurements.

Final template for the medium form with measurements.

Final template for the smallest form with measurements and instructions.

Original Final 3D Form:

Furthering The Study

Option 4-Surfaces and Illusion

I chose “Option 4-Surfaces and Illusion” because it was the best option for me to continue utilizing rhythm as the dominant principle. I did this by creating straight lines that follow the pattern of the shapes. From the sides you can see the rhythm of both vertical and horizontal lines moving along the “staircase-like sides”, but from the front/top face, an illusion is created in which it looks like there are only horizontal lines and the object appears flat/lacking dimension.

Template with illusion created on Adobe Illustrator.

Other two templates with illusion created on Adobe Illustrator.

Reflection

Over the course of the assignment, I found it very interesting to see my 2D shapes translate into 3D forms and connect relationships between the two compositions. I enjoyed the process of finding a shape from assignment 2 that would work well as a 3 dimensional form and problem solving in order to create its template. However, I did struggle when it came to discovering possible solutions for my final 3D form by using intuitive and additive processes. This part of the process did frustrate me at first because I could not seem to intuitively build anything I was confident in. When I landed on my final 3D form, it came from an idea first then a translation of it on paper. Although I ultimately used a more idea-based approach, the intuitive iterations did help spark those ideas. In the future I will continue to work on designing intuitively because working without an exact plan is something I’ve always struggled with.

Click here to see a PDF of my final 3D composition images.

Click here to see a PDF of my final templates with labels and notes.

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