Parametric Object: A Lamp

 My plan with this project is to eventually fabricate a Lamp. I started by tiles that would panel onto the surface of a shape, allowing me to play with a variety of shapes, and possibly sizes for the lamp.

I want to make a lamp that would allow for me to attach different textiles such as various fabrics, yarn, threads, and woven fibres onto the surface of the lamp. In addition to the framed textiles, I intend to attach each larger panel using a strong thread or yarn to make the addition of the textiles not only aesthetic but also functional. I think that the light coming through each panel would look really cool and interesting. 

That is why I chose to create panels, it would allow for a frame with holes to attach the textiles to. 

With using both Rhino and Grasshopper, I can have fun with changing the different shapes and even different sizes of the lamp.

I will be making each of the panels by cutting wood using a laser cutter, I think the use of wood would allow for it to be lightweight.

What other materials would look interesting for the panels?

Animation

 Tried to make an animated gif using Grasshopper

And here is the animation 

I really wanted to get the cylinder to move along the curve in the middle of the indent, from one end to the other but I could not figure out how to do that. I tried using the lists functions on grasshopper, assuming I could achieve my goal using it? I don't think I understand lists as well as I thought I did.

What should I do next time to make something move from one end of a curve to the other?

My First Definition: Snakes?

Followed a Tutorial and created an interesting bulbous shape.

From there I took what I learned and made my own design. Based on how I thought the tutorial shape kind of looked like a snake I decided to run with that idea with my own design.

Through making this design I had slight difficulty replicating the designs, but I think I was able to figure it out mostly, unsure as to why the loft boxes in the replications is orange?

I wanted to change the colour of the loft, however after some trial and error I was not able to figure that out, Some green and yellow snakes would've been cool.

Outsourced Wearable

For this project I knew I wanted to design a ring that would allow for me to embroider onto it. Specifically, I had wanted to design a ring that would encase the embroidery thread that I received from my recently passed Grandmother, so to me, this ring would serve as a memorable piece.

After discussing some ideas with my peers, I ended up making a simple design, that hand fewer holes, but was still visually interesting, and wouldn't take away from the importance of the thread.

To outsource the ring, and have it 3D Printed, I ordered it through a company in the states known as Shapeways. Their website allows you to check and see if there are any parts of your design that need adjusting so it is printed (almost) perfectly. My design, as it was simple enough (and I suppose well thought out too) I didn't need to make any adjustments.

I had ordered the ring to be cast into silver (because despite my ability to be able to cast the ring myself, I don't particularly like casting, and this saved me the time required to cast).
At some point I had a few issues (I had received an empty box, and it was evident that the ring had likely fallen out during shipping) But the problem was resolved in an orderly and friendly manner.

Here is the ring with the embroidery thread on it. I may have to re-do the thread, I had forgotten to wax it before attaching it, and I can tell that it has begun to fray a tad, as I have worn it many times already.



Overall I was satisfied with the results.

Milestone Projects

2D Surface Designs

Reverse Engineered Scissors

Outsourced Wearable (Ring with embroidery thread weaved through the holes)

Final Ring: Silver with Embroidery Thread

Chess Set

Without Thread

















With Thread

Chess Set: Planning and Start

For my next project, I will be Designing my own chess set, and will eventually be using a 3d Printer to print them!

Through much consideration, and suggestions from peers, I will be designing a chess set based on the different types of bobbins used in sewing. Each bobbin will relate to the roles of each role of the chess pieces.

For example, the pawn will be the smallest type of bobbin, one that is used specifically for keeping tension whilst using a sewing machine, as well as for the actual sewing of a sewing machine.

Once the six different pieces have been printed, I will be adding thread to them, and the thread itself will also play a role in what the pieces role is. For example, using a ply-cotton thread for the Queen, as it is one of the most versatile types of threads, much like how the Queen is the most versatile piece.

Below are some notes on the sizes for each piece, the threads i will use on the pieces, and some rough sketches on what the pieces will look like.

Here I have started to create the pieces in Rhino. I gave them the appearance of what the bobbins would typically look like, that may not be how they eventually appear as once I finalize my designs.

Reverse Engineered Object: Completed

I finally completed recreating a digital copy of a physical object, with the exact dimensions as the original.

Here is two views of the object, one in rendered mode, and the other in artistic mode.

Two exploded views of the scissors, to show each of its components

This was just an experiment to see what it looked like if I angled it differently.

I had much difficulty when creating the shapes for the handles of the scissors, as well as connecting the handles to the blades.
This project challenged me greatly but I am satisfied with the results