Collaborative Design Practice | Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
Shofwa Alyadiena | 0350019
Instructions
Research
Brainstorming
As we are prototyping, the research done is more so based on the materials we will use and how it all works together to create the sculpture.
Process
1. Frame
Most of this task is already documented in Figure 2.2 [Submission Section], so I'll be writing down the process.
Firstly, we started by measuring the maximum size given to us, which was 10ft width x 7ft height x 2ft depth. Then, we divided it to make a smaller scale for the prototype replica by four, giving us a 2,5ft width x 1,75ft height x 0,5ft depth. We then started off by making the frame- using sticks provided to us by Wai Fern. We split the work into two groups, the first half popping the pills out of the packs and the second cutting down the sticks and making the frames. We used a lot of tape in this stage provided to us by Abigail.
2. Tree
Since we started the prototype before Task 2 ended, we started creating it based off of the early sketch. Later on, the clients preferred that we forget about the balloons and try focusing on the 'wow' factor (more on this later). The tree's base was finished before then, but luckily all that affected on our end is that we needed to replace the leaves with more blister packs instead. The tree trunk was really just a bunch of blister packs wrapped together. We decided to remake the tree later on, using straws as a mendable base for the blister packs. I believe it was covered up better and hurt less to hold.
3. Pots
For the pots in this stage, we started by using some cups as the base. I later believed that the shape can be improved upon and we could test combining blister packs together with Shayor's hot glue. We succeeded with a better shape.
3. Waves
Finally, the waves were made from top to bottom, so that the layer of the blister packs could look better as waves. In the end, the problem arose that the size could just not work in real scale, so we adjusted the sketch for us to attempt in our next stage.
After we finished all of these, we received feedback that the colour could be better coordinated to shift the focus toward the pot and trees. Since we were stumped on the 'wow' factor that was requested, we believe that it might just work if the colours are great enough and the 'sea' elements were improved.
Finally, the waves were made from top to bottom, so that the layer of the blister packs could look better as waves. In the end, the problem arose that the size could just not work in real scale, so we adjusted the sketch for us to attempt in our next stage.
After we finished all of these, we received feedback that the colour could be better coordinated to shift the focus toward the pot and trees. Since we were stumped on the 'wow' factor that was requested, we believe that it might just work if the colours are great enough and the 'sea' elements were improved.
Feedback
- Feedback from Task 2:
- Be more detailed with the budgeting.
- Be able to show them what our materials are.
- Deadline for our installation is May 29th.
- Deadline for the presentations is Friday, May 12th 8am.
- The different scales affect the materials used.
- Try looking into the recycling centres.
- The inhalers will be used as part of the pots.
- The waves need to be re-adjusted on a bigger scale, as it's exceeding depth measurement.
- Consider being pickier with the colours, and a more analogous tone.
- Consider the width/depth of the entire.
- Use the #giveback Logo, if we want to use any logos.
Next course of action
We will start to work on our actual installation from this week, continuing our prototype and building up our real-scale sculpture.
Submission
Reflection:
Experience
This task brought the most joy so far, as there were no limits to our exploration and enough materials to treat it as how we, as children, used to enjoy creating things with scraps and our bare hands. The most difficult part was creating a proper frame shelf that could handle the weight of the tree with its leaves.
Observation
Looking at other groups' works, I noticed that we came up with the cheapest budget necessities. Though that isn't a plus point for us by any means, I realize that we could try harder to use materials that take up less money and more on the received objects that were given to us. That way, the integrity and meaning of the project have more weight than relying on the materials we could buy. However, there was a lack of inhalers even when it was promised to us.
Findings
With the problems that arose from the lack of materials, we were able to attempt a different approach by focusing purely on the blister packs as it was both mendable and easy to cut. By the end of this project, however, it was clear to us that our ideas may not always be accepted by the client or that the client's wants and needs might differ from time to time. It was mostly difficult adjusting to that.
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