24 September The V&A originated out of an effort to improve the condition of Britain’s industry, a direct impact of The Great Exhibition of 1851. It was to be a 3D encyclopaedia of materials and techniques. Its current aims are to educate designers, manufacturers and public in art and design. The building itself took more… Continue reading V&A Visit plan
Author: sahgalsurabhi
Artefact Project Launch
23 September 2019 What is an artefact? encapsulation of information in a physical objectart piece? functional?not always handmade..historically significant Can it be digital? Can a photograph be an artefact? Initial engagement - superficial levels - colour, surface, texture Study deeper - time, reason, needs, person who made it, purpose of making Types of qualities of… Continue reading Artefact Project Launch
Tutorials and Insights
16 September 2019 ADAS Tutorials with Aleya Aleya asked us to discuss the commonalities within our individual concepts to develop the most impactful presentation techniques for our collaborative presentation. While discussing our individual ideas, Wooli, Lilly and I realized that there was an interactive element in each of our concepts. We decided on inviting our… Continue reading Tutorials and Insights
Prototypes and Precedents
17 Sept 2019 Some questions I am trying to answer through my butterfly prototype: Example product: Ladybird Ring (Donna Jewel's Instagram account) The ladybird ring mechanism made me curious about levers and complex movement mechanisms. Prototype based on lever? mechanisms: https://youtu.be/JVpQcG6ER7A Aesthetics Precedent: deeper study of Bristol Whales: Aesthetic study: making sculpture from trash Based… Continue reading Prototypes and Precedents
Simple Mechanics Study
15 September 2019 User Interface: thoughts Interactive interfaces for the installation Support Prop structures: Models Tripod at baseTripod at top Aesthetics: Precedent - Bristol Whales Sculpture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sKgXfPcd1M Flapping and constraint mechanism: Reading - Making Simple Automata, Robert Race Muttering Bird - Mechanics studyCamshaft Historical precedents of 'Automata'Quote - Basics of interactive objects Everyday example: Gym… Continue reading Simple Mechanics Study
Material Study -II
11 September 2019 Prototype 5: PVC Fabric stretched across wire frame Prototype 6: Based on found materials and inspiring objects at the site: Participatory trash collection?Using Chicken mesh for structure: Casting and moulding induction with Anna
Site Inspiration
12 September 2019 Some words describing my experience of the site: Site Inspiration: Photographs
Materials and motion
10 Aug 2019 My recent site visit inspired me to create an engaging kinetic (or mechanical?) installation on the green patch between the unnamed road coming from Brick Lane, and the tunnel leading to the Nomadic Community Gardens. I realized that despite a number of children visiting the area, the swing pole was inaccessible and… Continue reading Materials and motion
Creative Writing Workshop
09 September 2019 Starbucks. The people of White City Place are here today. Its cold and windy outside. The benches and colours and murals and greens all miss the lazing, lying, grazing and chatting from the warm summer. Its just on the pathways today. The people. The movement. The walk across To and from White… Continue reading Creative Writing Workshop
Site Visit – thoughts, feelings, views, observation and conversation
07 September 2019 1:46 pm. Laughing people • leaves rustling • chirping of birds • bicycle passing • airplane above • a skateboard "Woo Hoo!" Yet, a sense of quiet. I could sit here forever. (Except, I need to go to the bathroom, but the one inside the gardens might be filthy.. should I give it a… Continue reading Site Visit – thoughts, feelings, views, observation and conversation
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