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Module 2 - Design Virtual Environments Semester 2 2013
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Heading 1 Century Gothic 22 pt DESIGN JOURNALMODULE TWO
Jackson Wylie 638578 Sierra Stathis 640338
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MEASURED DRAWINGSUMBRELLA
The umbrella was measured using tape measure, ruler and
compass. To help to understand the shape and views of the
umbrella photographs were taken at the plan and elevation views.
A compass was used to measure the angles between the bones.
PLAN VIEW
ELEVATION SECTION
ANALYTICAL SKETCHESUMBRELLA
The umbrella functions in the way that it does mostly due to the
mechanism that occurs where the arms connect to the central ‘pole’.
The arms are attached to the ‘runner’ at hinges that allow the arms to
rotate over 90 degrees as the runner goes up and down the central
pole (from open to closed). There is a spring and button at the point
where the umbrella is completely open that prevents the arms from
hyper-extending. Sketch & Annotations .The umbrella functions in the way that it does mostly due to the mechanism that occurs where the arms connect to the central 'pole'. The arms are attached to the 'runner' at hinges that allow the arms to rotate over 90 degrees as the runner goes up and down the central pole (from open to closed). There is a spring and button at the point where the umbrella is completely open that prevents the arms from hyper-extending.
This shows how the bone structure moves to click into place and hold up the
umbrella. An elbow hinge system has been used and string runs through the
holes.
DIGITAL MODELRHINO
FINAL DESIGNSkin & Bone – UmbrellaRhinoceros 5.5
3D OBJECT DESIGNSSkin & Bone – UmbrellaRhinoceros 5.5
The digital model was made using Rhino the bones and skin are
clearly defined. The skin was left translucent to show the working
mechanisms.
Steps showing how the digital model was made
3D OBJECT DESIGNSSkin & Bone – UmbrellaRhinoceros 5.5
3D OBJECT DESIGNSSkin & Bone – UmbrellaRhinoceros 5.5
DEVELOPMENTAL SKETCH MODELSKIN & BONE
The sketch model was based around the skin and bone material
system. Using the umbrella as a base the model was developed
with a hinge system recreated using split pins. The main bone
structure is made using cardboard and the skin is made from
a thin Styrofoam. The shape is three dimensional and can
encompass light.
I like the way that the skin stretches around the bones and
forms an organic curve shape. I think this is definitely an area
to further explore when looking at personal space and forming
a second skin.
DESIGN SKETCHESUMBRELLA
After exploring various movements associated with the umbrella
(see below) a concept was developed that included a large bone
structure and stretched skin within. The design incorporates the
multiple design effect which is seen in the different sized triangular
prisms. The outside bones work as an armour for the body while the
inside skin shows the flexible and vulnerable body.
The design also includes some hard panels which form over the body
parts which are most vulnerable and therefore need solid protection.
Idea Sketches second skin
Idea Sketches second skin
Outside bone structure
Flexible inside skin
Solid protective panels
Movements using skin & bone material system
DESIGN OPTIONSUMBRELLA
Three design options exploring the idea
of second skin and how a outside bones
structure can create an distorted inside
skin.
The third option was preferred as the first
included the lower half of the body, which
wasn’t part of the design brief. The third
also incorporated the first two designs
together well.
Stretched ‘skin’ on
the inside
A wearable skirt
that functions as a
physical barrier
Bone detail on the
outside
A series of diamond
shaped bones
covered in a
transparent/semi-
transparent skin
SIDE VIEW
DEFINING PERSONAL SPACEDISTORTION
Personal space has been found to be closely linked to our
perception of our own body. We decided to look in particular
at the aspect of distortion of body image.
Distortion is a mental unbalance where a person may see
themselves differently to what they are. They could appear
to be larger or more unbalanced.
Studies on the correlation between personal space and body
image have indicated that the more self-conscious a person
is about their appearance, the greater distance they prefer
to stay from people (Rodger 1982).
Personal space has been found to be closely linked to our perseption of our own body. This is know as body image. I decided to further research the idea of body image and personal space. I found that studies on the correlation between personal space and body image have indicated that the more self-conscious a person is about their appearance, the greater distance they prefer to stay from people (Rodger1982).
I also found that men and women were very different in their views of personal space and body image. For a girl the most sensitive areas were the bust, waist, lower back and bottom.
Body image is also viewed differently by women. They can be more judgemental of themseleves and see imperfections more. Therefore their view of the actual bosy can be distorted.
How this relates to second skin:
Personal space is a very subjective thing. How a person views their body image can relate to their required level of personal space. Women with distorted views of body image can need large barriers surounding them.
PERSONal SPacE
BODy IMaGE
I tested my own level of personal space around different people. I was able to do this by tracing the footprints of people when i felt that they had invaded my personal space.
I surveyed 20 women to see which bosy parts they complained about the most. The 5 most comon com-plaints were as followed:
1. Bust2. Hips3.Stomach4.Bottom5. Thighs
In these sensitive areas women require more personal space.
personal space & body image personal space & body image
Normal personal
space barrier
Person with distorted
body image personal
space barrier
People with a distorted image
disorder can feel their body is
larger or more irregular than it is
Measuring the distance needed before personal space is crossed.
Darker colours indicate close relationship with the subject
Rhino Design Images second skin
Rhino Design Images second skin
Rhino Design Images second skin
Rhino Design Images second skin
INITIAL DIGITAL DESIGNRHINO
Rhino Design Images second skin
Rhino Design Images second skin
Rhino Design Images second skin
Rhino Design Images second skin
Rhino Design Images second skin
Rhino Design Images second skin
The design was created by first building the bone structure
around the body according to the triangular prism designs.
Then lines were stretched across the span of the ‘bones’
and a surface was created. These were then stretched to
form the rounded organic shapes.
Rhino Design Images second skin
Rhino Design Images second skin
SIDE VIEW
RENDERED FRONT VIEW
PRECEDENTS STUDYWINDE RIENSTRA
Dutch fashion designer who is inspired from
architecture, nature and art. She designs
under the category of ‘slow fashion’ more
well know as wearable art/sculpture.
I particularly like the use of structure and
how objects can sit and fit in with the body
lines.
We would like to further investigate designs
which the bones are the outside structure
over the body and skin is protected in the
inside.
It would be interesting to also look at how
the structures mimic exaggerated shapes
of the body and how this creates distortion
I was inspired by the Steilneset Memorial as unlike most skin
an bone designs, the skin is on the interior of the outer frame
(bone). This gives the inner skin the ability to look as though
it is floating and also creates some very unique shapes as
the materials composing the inner skin are stretched. In my
de- sign, I want the inner skin to be stretched dramatically to
create ate very unique, pointy shapes.
PRECEDENCE STUDYSTEINESET MEMORIAL
DEVELOPED DESIGNRHINO
RENDERED FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEWBACK VIEW
Our final design incorporates our view of distortion in terms of
personal space. The design uses the outside skin, inside bones
concept we built upon.
The main changes made to our final design included a more
uniform bone structure stemming off of a main support frame. The
bones are situated on different angles and the distorted shapes
are produced through the skin being stretched inside the frame.
This second skin not only shows a distorted view of the human
body but also serves as a physical barrier and protector of
personal space for those conscious of their body image.
Close up view of the shoulder.
Bones and skin structure clearly
displayed.
Close up view of the side of
body. Showing the bone structure
wraped around the body.
PROTOTYPESSECOND SKIN
CARDBOARD PROTOTYPEMETAL PROTOTYPE WOOD PROTOTYPE
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