Renae Patoskie Week 8: Serial Slices

For the Serial Slices project I was inspired by the texture possibilities.

This technique has been used to create ambiguous, resemble contour mapping, or simply visual textures. I wanted to apply this visual texture into a common place object.

My goal was to create a similar texture to the one featured in the figure on the left, while creating a visually pleasing bowl inspired by the figure on the right.

To create this model, I created a series of 6 curves using the sketch tool. I then aligned the three surface points so that the bowl would be sufficiently balanced. I then lofted between the curves to create the outside surface. I then duplicated the surface, offset it above the outside surface and then sheared off the excess to create a flat edge on the top using the trim tool. I then used sweep two rails to create a surface between the inner and outer surfaces.

Due to the non-uniform thin outlines, it took 3 sheets of 24"x 48" mdf to print this project.

Constructed bowl from the end.

Constructed Bowl from above

Renae Patoskie Week 7: Slots

Following my 3D Printing Free Model project I wanted to continue exploring the Fibonacci Sequence, but with a more organic shape. To minimize rough edges I therefore only allowed my modular form a single slot that would not be visible once attached to the whole. My modular forms were designed with the intention of building outwards from the center piece in order to maintain clean outer lines.

I created my forms by deforming a circle into a petal or leaf-like form, to enhance the Fibonacci visual. On the basic form there are two difference slot placements, to add variety in the constructed design's capabilities. With the intent of using both the Fibonacci numbers 5, 8 and 13, I printed each part in those multiples with a few spares. This is also why my central shape is a octagon.

Illustrator outline of modular forms, with inner and outer cuts designated.

As I assembled each configuration, I could never settle for just one; similarly each assembly grew farther and farther from any likeness to Fibonacci. As the complexity of the design grew they did however become unstable due to the lack of intersecting slots. However I much prefer the versatility this left me open to, and should a true favorite present itself, there is always glue.

Design 1: Perspective View

Design 1: Arial View

Renae Patoskie Week 4: Flashlight Sleeve

I wanted my flashlight sleeve to be about practicality and ownership. After experimenting with the different capabilities of Rhino, I decided not to have any extrusions on my final model. A flashlight of this size I would use a keychain, in which case it will be handled roughly and without consideration, therefore my design does not have any parts which could break off. I wanted to guarantee that the flashlight and sleeve could not be easily separated so I added an interior lip to contain the flashlight and added a screw feature so that the two halves would hold the flashlight inside. Finally to maintain the practicality of the flashlight, a hole was left in the base of the sleeve to grant access to the on/off button.

Ghosted view with no naked edges.

Layer organization.

In this model I used an outline and revolved the basic shape; created the screw feature, using spiral curves, the flow along curve function, boolean union and boolean difference; added the Light and Renae extrusions by projecting UV curves, adding text and then removing the volume of the text using boolean difference.

View 1 of Keyshot Rendered Model. 

View 2 of Keyshot Rendered Model.

Final printed model.

Renae Patoskie Week 5: FreeModel Inspiration

For the 3D printed Free Model I wanted to create something classic and complex. So I have decided to explore the Fibonacci Sequence. Originally I was inspired by the work of John Edmark. 

Fibonacci Zoetrope Sculpture designed and 3D printed by John Edmark.

Originally I pursued creating a conch shell:

Ghosted Rhino Visual.

Keyshot Rendering of Conch Shell.

 but upon further difficulty transferred my endeavor to look into the intersecting spirals found in pine cones, artichokes, sunflowers, succulents etc. that also follow the Fibonacci Sequence.

 

 
Examples of Fibonnaci Sequence in Nature.
http://www.ecotree.net/fall_2011.shtml
https://lh4.ggpht.com/5YRvUhfiHxmw4WEzYYP2LeaDfnu6s_i1vmNLCgngFVNIVfo3FpQaYRTJow4GdVA1RMM23U0=s125
http://www.goldennumber.net/spirals/
http://www.zyq108.com/blog/6063

For my final model I used basic modeling techniques, free creation of a curve, UV curve projection, ribbon curve, extrude, array, and boolean union and boolean difference to create this model.

Ghosted model with zero naked edges.

Layer organization in Rhino.

When it came time to render my model, I was conflicted between simple two tones of wood, or something that would emphasize how the spirals contrast more than just the geometry of the design.

Below I used a dark walnut for the orb, glass for the counterclockwise spirals, and emissive light for the clockwise spirals. This could likewise be accomplished with the use of fiber optics.

 Rendered view 1.

Rendered view 2.

Final printed model.

Renae Patoskie: Assignment 1 Models

Renae Patoskie: Week 3 Blog Post

First Keynote Attempt:

Conceptual Theme:

Modeling Techniques:

How materials are used to express the conceptual theme:

(1 Paragraph Each, 3 Sentence Minimum)

Lense View: Flashlight 1

Orthogonal View: Flashlight 1