13.) 3D Printed Chess Set: Concept Drawings

Post date: Nov 06, 2018 7:47:1 PM

Assignment Description:

We will each be designing 3D-printable a chess set. First: we will get our ideas on paper. Create a concept drawing showcasing a concept for each of the 6 unique chess pieces.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) In your sketchbook, create a plan/drawing for each of the 6 (at minimum) unique chess pieces:

i.) Pawn

ii.) Bishop

iii.) Rook

iv.) Knight

v.) Queen

vi.) King

2.) Cliche Warning: Think outside of the box. Get weird. We are in no way interested in seeing a "traditional" set design.

3.) The set should be cohesive - each piece should look as if it belongs with the others!

4.) Consider the 3D printing technology we will be using (FDM) in your design. Will it require support material? Are details too intricate to be printed?

5.) Consider the possibility of incorperating non-3d-printed materials (i.e. hardware, wire, springs, sheet metal, wood, etc)

6.) *Optional - you may be interested in creating a MOLD for your pieces, rather than a print. This is worth considering as you conceptualize your design.

7.) Bring your drawings with you to next class!