2008.12.08.PATHWAYS BOUNDARIES EDGES

                                                                 OUR FIRST MODEL
                                                                 WINDOW DISPLAY
PLANNING AHEAD
         TOMMY AND STOEL
     PATHWAYS BOUNDARIES EDGES PRESENTATION

2008.11.24.GATEWAY PICTURES

These are a few of my groups [Gateway] process pictures I have taken of our 

PATHWAY EDGES BOUNDARIES 

project.

GATEWAY.You can see the worn down paths that have been made.

Filling some[of our many many]molds

Our semi-sphere molds filled and hardened

We tried to incorporate the golden leaves into our design-the leaves shown in the first picture.  We liked the idea but it looked too busy since we have plenty of semi-spheres and texture already in our design.

2009.10.23. DIALOG QUESTIONS

How is dialog created?

I created a business dialog.  I made the spaces of equal size at two different levels such as an employer talking to an employee.  One 'person' or space is more closed off by skewers and the other is more open.  I think this made the spaces similar but not the same and added to the dialog by differing the two spaces.

How is a sense of space/place defined?

A sense of space is defined in my project through continuation of the surrounding shapes.  I made the empty space to the same scale as the surrounding parts therefore making them in proportion and giving them more presence.  By doing this I used relative scale to define the importance and number of spaces.

How is the idea of system generated?

This question reminds me of a quote from our unity project; "The sum of the parts is greater than the whole."  A system works together and I accomplished that by continuing a L shaped form and making my structure made so that it would not work if one of the spaces or pieces were missing.

How does the joinery support the project concept/strategies?

My projects could not work if certain joints did not exsist.  I incorperated my joints into my project.  It is not just a system of sticking something together- it is a part of my project and adds to the asthetics.

How is scale utilized in the project?

Scale is utilized in my project by making my spaces in relative scale to my structure.  I also made the height of my project relate to the length of my skewers.  

How do two-dimensional images add to the understanding of the project?

The two dimensional drawings show perspectives and make you look at your project from different angles.  I did a perspective drawing as well as my plan and elevations because it told more about my project.  

How did the initial project idea evolve?

My project changed alot.  This is the most simplistic project I have done so far. I made sure that the concept didn't get in the way of the development of my project. Through trial and error I found out what structurally worked and what didn't. From there I evolved my project to project a stronger message and clearer dialog.  I will have process picture posted to further explain how my process evolved.

2008.10.20.DIALOG

My first iteration for the Dialog project.  I had trouble creating two spaces.  Alot of my ideas turned out with three spaces.

2008.10.13. DIALOG JOINTS

Our weekend assignment was to make models of the joints used in our DIALOG project to the highest craft.  This is my final product.  The most common joint in the one used on the right.  

The edges of the paper are neatly glued together to create a seamless joint.  I also interlace my skewers which makes a space within my project.  The skewers are evenly spaced and neatly glued to a folded piece of 4'x6' bristol board.

Elevation 

Plan

2008.10.06. UNITY

My first idea started with the concept of DNA.  You can see part of my process in the sketch above.  Through trial and error I figured out that this structure was both too literal and not sturdy enough.  I still liked the spiral effect as well as the curved pieces.  The next thing I tried was making a module using two paper pieces in the spiral curved shape and attaching them horisontally with two skewers.  I would then repeat this module by stacking five more on top of that and rotating them sixty degrees each new module so that together the modules spiraled.  What bothered me about this iteration was that the peaks of the paper pieces did not line up with the skewers therefore did not look unified enough for me.

To fix this i tried making the module longer by using four peices in each and all together hiding the sticks.  This caused me to only have three stacks and it did not look strong enough and did not spiral enough with only three.

I finally concluded at the spirally shape in the picture above.  I evenly folded creases in the paper and when connecting the tubes I lined up the creases in the paper.  I spiralled the tubes up and down and made the skewers the support for m structure.  I evenly  and neatly glued the skewers to the tube pieces parallel to the table surface.  I also tried to make them parallel to eachother.  I used one skewer in each tube piece.

These are my drawing for my UNITY project

PLAN

SIDE ELEVATION

GESTURE

CONTOUR

2009.10.06. UNITY PROJECT COMPARE AND CONTRAST

For the  U n i t y  project, i decided to create a spiral structure.  I originally got my inspiration from a DNA structure and went from there.  My project corresponded with Gregory's project.  Both of our projects had a spiraling  effect going in a vertical direction.  This is why I chose Gregory's project to compare and contrast for our latest blog entry.

While Gregory had two skewers connected to each piece of Bristol Board I had twelve paper pieces with one skewer connected to each.  Another thing that Gregory and I both did on our project was folding.  I folding mine for a visual texture as well as a way to incorporate continuity because of the way the lines met up. Gregory folded his for structural purposes.  I folded mine in fourths and he folded his in half. 

Another difference between our projects was his base.  He had three pieces of Bristol Board as a base.  I did not use a base.  My sticks created my base.  

Our projects were different because our skewers heights.  My skewer heights remained the same because they were to be even with the table.   His relayed the different heights of his paper forms by varying the heights of his skewers as well.

Although our projects both had a common theme of the spirals we took a very different take even though we were bound to the same materials (12 skewers and 12 4''x6'' pieces of Bristol Board)  

2009.09.30. FINAL 12 TWIG PROJECT

Twelve Twigs Project

2008.09.23. GETTING TWIGGY WITH IT cont

 This is my concept of the twelve twigs assignment.  I created twelve rolls in a systematic way made up of pages from a book.  Once I got to this point Tommy and I talked about the meaning of the text on the book pages.  

Therefore when I moved on to creating the red datum I decided to type out the seventeen words (box, enclosure, paddock, system, sty etc.) on a red background.  The technique I used to create my datum was found through a 'mistake' during my trail and error process.  I evenly lay down hot glue in a specific shape onto the desired paper-in this case the seventeen words on a red background.  Once the hot glue dries I peel it up.  The neat thing about this process is that you pull up the background along with the glue and you can see it through the now hardened hot glue.  I thought this incorporated my binding agent as well as making a aesthetically pleasing datum.  

My twigs are placed inside of the paper rolls.  I arranged them in a way that my curvy twigs curves towards the centerline of my project.  I placed the sturdier, straighter sticks in the middle, with the tallest in the center.

  If you look closely at my project(click on the picture to enlarge) you can see that I chose to arrange the rolls so that it alternated between the text being right-side up and upside down.  I did this because when they were all arranged right-side up youre eye skimmed over the project, just like a book.  When I alternated them it occupied your eyes more and made you pay more attention to the structure.  

I steered away from my original idea of using magazine pages versus the text pages because I think that the text makes a more powerful statement and goes well with my green twigs and red datum.

This is a(n informal) picture of my project:

2008.09.23. GETTING TWIGGY WITH IT

The first photo is of my original graphic(before I added color)  I had planned on using six magazine rolls on each side to make a cubic structure.

After thinking about this more I thought the cube figure was really generic and that a triangular one may be more powerful.  Also comparing the structure to my twigs I realized how horribly out of proportion this big of a structure would be.

The second photo are different triangular shaped bases I was thinking about building on.

Also you can tell from this picture that I replaced my magazine rolls with text rolls-the black and white was much much better.  I thought it carried a stronger message and contrasted my green twigs really nicely.

You'll also notice the whole triangular shape eventually went out the window as well.

In the top left corner of this last photo you can see a triangular structure I made from the magazine rolls while I was brainstorming.  You can also see one of my twigs on the right top corner of my cutting mat.  The rolls in the bottom right corner are the text rolls I replaced the magazine rolls with.  On the left hand side of the picture there are twig shapes.  These twig shapes are actually made from putting hot glue onto magazine pages in the shapes of twigs and then after the hot glue dries pulling it up off the paper- in turn taking the background and color with the hot glue.  I discovered this method by mistake but I thought it was really cool afterwards are REALLY wanted to use this technique in my project.  I didn't end up using these hot glue twigs but I did incorporate this technique-WITHOUT it being overwhelming and unnecessary.  You'll have to look at my final twelve twigs post to see how :)

2008.09.17. INTERUM CRITIQUE-12TWIGS

Today was our interim critique for our twelve twigs project. I think by the end everyone got a lot of good feedback. Whether you came in thinking your idea was powerful and you were proud of your project or if you came in kind of hiding your project behind someone else’s and not wanting to stand up and introduce it- We all left with changes to make and things to think about. 

The most common issue for the projects over all was defiantly the craftsmanship…apparently not everybody got something from the reading we has assigned to us this week-on craftsmanship!- A lot of us need to work on making cleaner cuts and just all around making our projects more presentable. I think we need to use good craftsmanship whether on our first attempt or our five hundredth attempt. It is a huge reflection on our work and how much we put into it. Like Tommy said during class- If we don’t care, they don’t care.

Another issue that was brought up a lot was relativity. Our projects need to relate back to the concept in which it came from. Each of our projects should have an obvious focus. Our focus should be thought out; the emphasis still on our twelve twigs. Another thing that really stuck with me from class today was variety reduction. We always talk about simplifying our concepts and I think that this is really important to do so that your idea is portrayed clearly and you don’t feel the need to defend your project. Also I noticed that a lot of people still had not incorporated their binding agents into their design. They simply had glue or whatever but it wasn’t of any significance other than being used as an adhesive.

These are just a few ideas of the things we all have to think about and relate to our individual projects over the weekend.

2008.09.11. PRECEDENT STUDY

20, PRINCE ARTHUR BY UNO PRII- IN ON, TORONTO.

Photo credit: desigwallah

This building reminded me of my project initially because of the was it appears to have horizontal structures and gaps in between.  Looking closer they are balconies.  I used six paper rolls made of magazine pages on four sides to make a cube.  I left even gaps in between the rolls to weave my twigs in and out of the paper rolls.  The vertical supports of this building contrast the horizontal balconies because of the slope it has.  My twigs are contrasted by the magazine rolls for two reasons.  My twigs are a very natural color, set off by the bright colors of pages of the magazine.  Also while my twigs have some curves, some buds, are different widths and heights; The magazine rolls are all very smooth and are all the same exact width and lengths.  The way the vertical supports intersect the horizontal structures also remind me of my twig project.  My cube is put together kind of like lincoln logs.  They become their own knotched on the corners in order to connect to another side of the cube. 

2008.09.10. TWELVE TWIGS SKETCH

GETTING TO KNOW MY TWIGS...even more...

2008.09.12. TWIG PROJECT PARTI

This is the parti for my twig project.  I added color later on.

2008.09.12.FINAL PHOTO:PLACE FOR A LEAF

THIS IS MY PLACE FOR A LEAF. I WAS INSPIRED BY MY LEAF NOT BECAUSE OF THE SHAPE OR COLOR BUT BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN SPRAY PAINTED. I WENT OFF THE FACT THAT THE SAME HAND THAT PLANTED IT AND HELPED IT GROW IS THE HAND THAT DAMAGED IT.  I ALSO THOUGHT THAT SOMEONE MIGHT BE INSPIRED NOT BY THE DAMAGED PART OF IT BUT OF A NEW FOUND BEAUTY AND APPRECIATION.  I PLAYED WITH MANY DIFFERENT PAPERS BUT THEY ALL TOOK THE FOCUS AWAY FROM THE LEAF.  THE LEAFS PLACE IS HANGING RIGHT IN THE MIDST OF BOTH HANDS. I CHOSE A BLACK BASE TO CONTRAST THE TRANSLUCENT WHITE STRUCTURE.