-Assignment Intro-
This assignment instructs us to do a 5*5*5 inches (at least) cube and make the cube modular, consisting of several parts using different materials. Besides, we also need to make a isometric drawing of the cube we make, indicating the materials, the volume of the cube and so on.
-Making Process-
First, reviewing my notes, I found isometric drawing means the technical drawing with 60 and 120 as interior angles in a square. According to the rule, I drew out my thought:
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- Isometric Drawing
After that, I start making the cardboard pieces: squares with a little square empty on the side.
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- Cut the cardboard using OLFA knife
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- Cut foam board using saw and cutting machine
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- Polish the surface of it to make curve using sanding paper and OLFA knife
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- Experiment them to see if they fit
Right after that, I decided to add some new elements to this cube, I discarded the idea of using tin foil since it is hard to be a part of cube because of its vulnerability. I decided to use bamboo sticks to stick them into the foam and put the curved part up side down to make a little cell using the space below cardboard but above foam board. Then, by using one bamboo stick, I managed to make the upper foam cube movable, after that, I added a wood switch on the top of it.
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- Play with orders and geometric shapes
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- Add some bamboo sticks
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- Make a little cell between two layers
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- Add a little switch on the top of the cube
-Final Product Picture-
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- Top view
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- Front view
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- Side view
-Reflection-
This assignment helps me understand how I can play with different materials and both planar and linear materials. Besides, I also learnt how to manipulate the space of merely 5 inches cube to make it extend to different planes and spaces but remain the core solid—to be a mass. I think this process really help us to comprehend what is a mass and also enhance our technical drawing by introducing a learnt but not used drawing—isometric drawing.
