Emberfall Light
Emberfall Light
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PROJECT: Light Sculpture
COURSE: Design Process 1
DATE: fall 2023
MATERIALS: Tyvek, PLA, IKEA Strala cord set
DIMENSIONS: 40 cubic cm
BRIEF
Design a sculpture (made out of Tyvek) that engaged a light source. This project is not about recreating a familiar form. It is about seeing what the Tyvek could do, looking for unique form opportunities, textures, patterns that feel natural to the Tyvek and not forced or used to depict representations of things or existing shades.
Ideation sketches.
Digital 1:2 scale model.
1:2 scale rough model (acetate and Tyvek) unlit.
1:2 scale rough model lit.
1:2 scale 3D-printed in sections.
1:2 scale 3D-print super-glued together.
1:2 scale model with Tyvek cones attached.
Added 'tabs and holes' to secure parts together.
Full-scale mockup printed with transparent PLA.
Printed sphere for final model assembled.
Designed a fitter.
Printed and super-glued the fitter.
Digitally measured 1/8 of cones to make patterns.
Patterns for cones, made out of chipboard.
Using compass to find circumferences of cones.
Holes cut to fit tabs.
'Wavy parts' drawn freehand.
Wavy parts cut with scissors.
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