Assignment 2: Abstract + Laser Cutting Template

Hey all,

I've made a laser cutting template for all to use with the VLS 3.50 desktop laser cutter (the one in the fab lab):
Template Download

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...And so with that all said in the prologue to Assignment 2:

We're going to play with the dualities of new and old in Assignment 2:

Desired outcome is to come up with a design that could be described to be cheeky, playful and deviously deceptive.

*Even the dialogue is going to be useful to this assignment

Assignment 2: Prologue - Traditional vs Contemporary Methods

Here's a confession.
I LOVE Tacos. Burritos. Fajitas. Candlelit tequila fueled breakfasts.
And when I'm hard pressed to make a choice at the new Coco Cubano on campus, I've always found solace in a few words offered by my favourite tv ad.

"por qué no los dos"

We should never have to choose one or the other.
One Tequila. Two Tequila. Three Tequila. FLOOR.

SO.

Let this be a declaration that I endeavour to bridge the gap between the old and the new and to challenge preconceived notions that traditional and new age methods are mutually exclusive.

Successful bridges so far in no particular order:

1. Gangways and paths in Assignment 1

• Based off traditional timber bending methods of multiple cut lines

Source: Anthony (photo), Google Images

2. Laser cut Art Diary Covers

• Ink drawings laser cut directly into the material

Source: Anthony (photo), Anthony (drawing)

3. In my working life:

Sketch | Realisation | Build

• In the summer of 2012/2013, I was approached by my client to design a hair and beauty salon at the Macquarie University.
• The existing site was highly unsuitable for a refined and sleek design (as clients usually ask for) due to an unusually low ceiling height + lack of services space, exposed fixtures (eg: sprinklers) and in general a lack of foresight by the designers/builders at the time the concrete austerity building was built.

•  Indeed any attempt to "fix" or cover up any of the tenancy's flaws would be superficial and undoubtedly sit very uncomfortably with the rest of the building. Such was the case, my decision was to -direct quote- "polish a turd" ;) Dare say we all had a bit of a chuckle afterwards

  

Other Inspirations:
http://abduzeedo.com/super-realistic-3d-paintings-keng-lye

Assignment 1 - Multimedia

NOTE: 

* Click on animated images to view an enlarged version

Build Sequence

Model Orbit

Joint Types 

(including ones that didn't make it to the final model)

Joints influencing final design:

Chronolapse

Version 1 - based in a factory and features rather gimmicky additions and an unrealised roof

(eg: crane, ship bow)

Version 2 - Part One - Simplifying and culling of unecessary items

Version 2 - Part Two - Exploration of joins and crane shaft

Crane Shaft Operation

*See images (of notes in notebook) in "Assignment 1 - Process" post for more information on its development/operation.

*Note axial rotation about the x-axis as the crane moves along the z-axis. Unfortunately I only had one hand for this video demonstration so the movement is relative to the crane arm. So if instead the shaft enclosure remained stationery, the arm would be moving up and turn at the same time from an input of just one up movement. 

*A third movement output results when cordage is attached to the end of the crane, run back through the shaft and attached to the base.

Crane Junction Box - Snap Lock Operation

Gangway Demonstration

Voice activated camera functions is still light years away...

Assignment 1 - Supermodel

Assignment 1 - Process

Process:Compilation of pictures and log of work