Possible Pattern
Possible Pattern
Embedded Files
My first possible pattern utilized many components from each of the tutorials and used the polar array, pipe, and maelstrom tools.
Final Pattern
Final Pattern
My final pattern is a triangular polygon with a modified voronoi pattern inside. I utilized the populate geometry, voronoi, scale and polygon components and did some research on how to change the bounding box of the populate geometry component to a triangular form.
CNC Rhino Design
CNC Rhino Design
I created a frame in rhino for my triangular voronoi surface and used mirror and polar array to create this foldable sheet. I used the trim tool to create tabs for the metal so I could fold it all at once, without the need to weld.
Epilog Rhino Design
Epilog Rhino Design
I baked my voronoi triangle into rhino and array-ed it so that my shape would have 20 faces.
Process
Process
Fresh out of the CNC Plasma Cutter
Process
Process
Employed the assistance of some friends who apparently love metal polishing with the air brush.
Process
Process
The arduous process of hand bending metal and threading each individual triangle with embroidery thread. I had no experience with anything needle related so I reached out to a classmate who knew how to do it. Together we executed my vision.
Final Images
Final Images
Reflection: This project was very fun because even though I only designed a simple triangle, I was able to use several (20) of them to create a much more complex and aesthetically pleasing form. If I were to do anything differently, I would have welded the metal pieces together before attempting to sew in the acrylic triangles because the metal is already starting to warp a bit. I did a lot of things for the first time (cutting acrylic, folding metal and sewing metal to acrylic and I learned a lot. I am very happy with how this turned out.
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