ERSTICKÜNG
Primer 1| Unlocking the Fibonacci's Cryptex
PART 1
This introductory project involved the assembling of scrap items into an abstract sculpture. After which, we took photos of the new assemblage from different angles, and then traced out the photographs on butter paper, capturing as many details as we could.
We then combined the butter paper traces onto an A2 tracing sheet, overlapping and layering the traces. We then had to decide which lines to emphasise, placing a hierarchy on selected lines for definition and depth.
We presented our interpretation of the trace in the form of a dramatic reading, its purpose a metaphor for the clarity and chaos of the trace.
This exercise was a precursor to Primer 1 Part 2 & 3.
Project Submission Date: 21 April 2016
Duration of Project: 4 days
Weightage: 0%
PART 2
This portion of the project introduced us to binaries, design strategies, and identifying the defining features of our models.
From the trace, I identified my design drivers as containment and networking, as the elements seemed to gravitate towards a central point and move in a mono-axial direction.
We had to document the structural integrity, design clarity and spatial quality of our models and evaluate their efficacy, while being aware of our limitations of 13 sticks and 7 planes.
I went through five process models before settling on my sixth one that satisfied all my binaries, after which, I made the final model.
Project Submission Date: 30 April 2016
Duration of Project: 1 1/2 weeks
Weightage: 0%
PART 3
We were introduced to the modelling software SketchUp which would allow us to construct accurate 3D digital models of our final cryptex while capturing different angles and perspectives. We were required to take multiple axonometric and isometric shots of our models.
We were then tasked to identify an interesting geometry from our photos and replicate them on a 21x21x21cm box, cutting out the shapes out and then taking interior shadow images of the box, with the cryptex inside.
Finally, we compiled the images onto a halved A1 board, along with a short description of our inspirations and design strategies.
Project Submission Date: 19 May 2016
Duration of Project: 3 weeks
Weightage: 5% of Core Modules
