Final additions/refinements were added such as a hook to keep the folded aspect in place, and straps which allowed the user to comfortably and easily carry the item wherever s/he intends.
Posted 21 May 2015 14:23
Once we had the frame constructed and stable, it was a case of making it comfortable for its user. We firstly added clear PVC to the circular end (wind-break), thus allowing the user the clearly see where s/he is going. Cardboard was then added along the entire length of the design which would provide the base for the bubble wrap to be placed upon. Bubble wrap was decided upon after a hardship in finding a more comfortable 'spongey' material. Bubble wrap was a cheap and practical. yet 'comfortable' alternative.
Posted 21 May 2015 14:19
The frame was mainly constructed using 15mm MDF and was supported by 25mm dowel pieces. The design involved a hinged folding piece in order to enable the user to more easily carry the item. For further structural support where the hinges are, addition fold-able legs were added. Without this addition, the design would not be structurally sound.
Posted 21 May 2015 14:13
Our next step was converting the design from potentiality into actuality. With the aid of the CNC cutter. we started to fabricate the model.
Posted 21 May 2015 14:06
On our second day, we brought together our different concepts and finalised the design. Through sketches, 3D modelling and photoshop, we were able to propose our idea and understand it in greater depths.
Posted 21 May 2015 14:04
We started our Events task by a site visit to Spinningfields, in order to investigate the concept of public and private space. After determining and identifying specific features and observations about the site - such as its lack of comfortable seating areas or lingering spots - we went back to the studio to design an item that responded to these findings.
Posted 21 May 2015 14:01