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19 December 2019 PROJECT PROPOSAL SECTION 1: Background - Project 4 Reflection: P04: Reflection Processes: Contrast: growth & decay; old & new; constraint & complianceCircular processes: crystallization & sheddingElectrical conduction - all solutions and materialsNatural processes vs. industrial / technological interventions - contrasting effects and narrativesCoating, eating away, growth, accumulation, shedding Outcomes: Organic FormsColours &… Continue reading P05 Statement of Intent
12 November 2019 I had been curious about Julian's Subtraction cutting process, and finally managed to catch a demonstration and workshop, pairing with Summer in the creation of our own subtraction cutting garment. Julian's process, as I had observed from his presentation during the project launch, is quite organic and speculative, and relies on some… Continue reading Subtraction cutting workshop with Julian
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
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
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