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Creatively, the laser cutting projects left me without a clear sense of direction. I wanted to do something that would be more than just an interesting aesthetic shape, but had a hard time coming up with a proper idea to run with.
This was my first attempt - I liked the idea of creating a hollow space to be defined by the slices, with a spot in the center where an observer might be able to stand (this would be an architectural piece)
Ultimately, my decision to start from scratch was based on how willing I felt to keep the final product. If it wasn't something I wanted on my desk or on my wall, I wasn't ready to pull the trigger on building it.
Along those lines, I decided to just turn my work into something functional, like the lamp project. So, the ripple-clock was born.
The first design was too complex to be properly rendered with spaced-out slices, but I liked the overall idea.
The goal in the next shape: simplify and imply the "ripple" effect. I also decided to try for a rounded profile to really push the closure effect.
This design worked well with a minimalist clock, sourced from Amazon. If I produce a similar product in the future, I'll fabricate the clock housing and hands myself.
(found here)
When cut out of red and black acrylic, the final product looks like this:
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