unit 2- sheet material idea description

Unit 2- Sheet Material Idea DescriptionSheet materials can be quickly manipulated

in order to form three dimensional objects. The aim of my project is to focus on the identity and independence of a single sheet material and the concept of visual illusion. The restrictions of my project are maintaining continuity of the surface and fixing using mechanical methods as far as is possible. I plan to achieve my objectives by using cutting and bending and in so doing exploiting a combination of geometry and procedural instructions.

Quote ‘Imitating other materials may be an

interesting technical stunt for some engineers but it robs the new material of its birthright, destroys its identity and natural beauty, thereby degrading it’ Donald Dohner designer at Westinghouse company

An introduction to design and culture [1900to the present] Penny Sparke

Experimentation

Research Characteristics of Different Sheet Material

Complexity

Geometry

The Body

Visual Illusions

Man Made

Natural

Real and apparent depth

Filmgraphics

The Cabinet of Dr Caligari

M.C Escher

Meaning of shapes

Polygons,,tilings & sacred geometry

Research

Saq + Zirkumflex: botox cloud Installation,paper

Spalveri +Delcioto Tyvek

Pompeii pavement

Research

Patricia Urquiola

Zaha Hadid Stainless steel,welded

M.C Escher

Idea Development

Durapalm Coconut Palm Plywood

Good weight to strength ratio

Can be cut and joined using conventional methods

Available in many different grains

Has a familiar look as also used in flooring

Sustainable. Uses trees past their fruit bearing years

Market High costs in production due to use of sheet material= higher end of market

Final Outcome