Project related: Project 2
Project 2 Link(description & process): https://portfolio.newschool.edu/kaylees/2019/03/12/project-2-volume-and-mass/
This project is an extension project of the previous one, we added some inner structure for the semi-polyhedron to show the positive and negative spaces. We need to explore different types of materials, so the material used for the inner structure should be totally different with the materials used for the semi-polyhedron.
Final Work:
Presentation Board:
Project Evaluation:
- Variety: I choose to use metallic sheets, metal tubes, plastic tubes and metal strings to create my polyhedron project. I used metal strings to join these different materials together and metal tubes to support the structure. The metallic sheets are used to create surfaces, while the plastic tubes and metal tubes create the lines of the polyhedron project.
- Scale & Proportion: 9cm(high)*14cm(length)*15cm(width)
- Negative space & Positive form: I fold metallic sheets to create 3D forms, while I also create small polyhedron shaped holes to show the inside structure from the outside, while the inner structure is creating negative space of the polyhedron. The whole polyhedron project is like a mushroom, the semi-polyhedron is kind of round.
- Problem solving: There are some problems while I am making my project. First, the metallic sheets are too soft to be used for fixation, and it is super fragile, it is hard to be smooth and stay where they are. Second, the metal strings and plastic tubes are also too fragile to support the structure. To solve these problems, I choose to use the metal tubes to support the structure, and hide the plastic tubes inside the semi-polyhedron.
- Craftsmanship: I did’t do well for connecting the plastic tubes and metal strings because both of them are too soft, and I did not have good skills for twisting the metal string. However, I hide them in the inner parts of the final work so it is not so noticeable. The metallic sheets are also not smooth because it is too flexible, which is not so stable to form the polyhedron. But still, I try to combine the metal tubes well and it can support all parts of the polyhedron, and I also connected the outer form tight, so the polyhedron can stand by itself nicely.
- Working process: I created lots of different designs, but at the end I chose something challenging for me to work on. I also spent time for finding the special materials that can support my ideas and design. I chose not to use lots of line structure like most of my classmates did, while I think creating 3D surfaces could also be interesting. (Process photos and details see Project 2 Link)
- Time management: I spent lots of time finding the materials for my project and also developing my designs, but the process of doing the polyhedron is well organised and I am able to finish it almost a week before the final deadline. I also did my presentation board one week before the deadline so there’s time for me to make changes and improve both my presentation board and the final work.
