Assignment: Voxel Model

Assigned: Friday, September 6

Due: Monday, September 9 @ class start

Assignment Description:
As a warm up exercise, and to start to familiarize ourselves with the very basics of Rhino, create a model using only 1x1 "voxels" (volumetric pixels) on the grid of the construction plane.  Your challenge is to create a representation of your summer (whatever that means to you!), and of course, to strive to create the GREATEST VOXEL MODEL EVER PRODUCED.  EVER.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Create a 1x1 voxel in Rhino, and with grid snap enabled, use the alt+drag the gumball handles of your voxel to quickly clone copies of it

2.)  Create at least two materials to apply to your model in "render" view mode.

3.)  Use basic commands in Rhino to create a "representation" of your summer (or some aspect of it)
4.) Create a new blog for this course at http://blogger.com (need help with this step? you can find a tutorial here)

5.)  Take at least three screen shots of your virtual object (from various perspectives.) (hint: imagine the view port as a camera - make it a beautiful shot!)
a.) On a Windows PC: Use Snipping Tool. Instruction here.
b.) On a Mac PC: Use OSX screen shot. Instructions here.

6.)  Create a new post on your process blog, title it, and upload the images you captured of your object.

7.)  Include, along with the images, a BRIEF (2-3 sentences) description of what you created.

8.)  Post your BLOG URL to MOSAIC (i.e. http://.bryancera.blogspot.ca/) as a text response to the "Blog URL" assignment

Assignment: Castle 

Assigned: Monday,  September 9

Due: Sunday, September 15 @ 11:59am (NOON)

Assignment Description:

Using Rhino's basic geometry, extrude and move tools, students will create an original model of a "castle". Students will then assign visual materials to their creation, and create 3 or more "photorealistic" renders. These will be documented as a new post on each student's process blog.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Using basic processes covered in class, create a 3D model of a castle in Rhino.

2.) Assign at least three (3) different materials to objects within your castle.

3.)  Take at least three screen shots of your virtual object (from various perspectives.) (hint: imagine the view port as a camera - make it a beautiful shot!)
a.) On a Windows PC: Use Snipping Tool. Instruction here.
b.) On a Mac PC: Use OSX screen shot. Instructions here.

4.) Post these renders in a new post on your process blog, along with a brief (1-2 sentences max) description.

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Exemplary student work from previous semesters (from a similar assignment):

F2017
F2018
F2019
F2020
F2021A
F2021B

Assignment: 3D Printed Hollow Form Object: Concept Generation

Assigned: Monday, September 16

Due: Sunday, September 22 @ 11:59am (noon!)

Assignment Description:

We will be working toward the design and creation of a HOLLOW FORM 3D Printed vessel - but first we will do some concept generation. We will each start by generating multiple concepts for our design.

Assignment Requirements:

1.)  In Rhino, generate no less than six (6) concepts for a single or double perimeter (hollow), self-supporting vessel.

2.)  As demonstrated in class, create solid models for your concepts. Use functions like extrudeCrv, planarSrf, loft, rotate and copy to generate the surfaces of your forms.

3.) Include at least one screenshot of each of your 6 concepts, along with a brief caption for each concept, on a new post on your process blog.

4.)  We will be discussing each of your designs next week in class, in order to select a concept to move forward with for our first 3D printed objects.

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Outstanding examples from previous semesters (of a similar assignment):

F2018
F2017

Assignment: 3D Printed Hollow Form Object

Assigned: Monday, September 23

Due: Sunday, October 6 @ 11:59am (noon!)

Assignment Description:

With your peers in class, evaluate each of your concepts and based on the criteria below.  Your goal is to select a concept (or potentially re-design, and/or combine concepts, to create a final object that will be printed via FDM.

Assignment Requirements:

1.)  Evaluate each of your concepts based on the following criteria:

        a.)  Function (optional) - how does this object function?  Is is successful in doing so?

        b.)  Form - what are the aesthetic qualities of this object?

        c.)  Self-supporting - is this object self-supporting?  Will it print without support material?

        d.)  3D Printability - Is this 3D model water tight (closed solid polysurface) and ready to print?  What is its likelihood for success in printing?

2.)  Brainstorm with your peers on how you might improve your design.

3.)  Revise/redesign your chosen concept. Include renders of your final concept in your blog post.

4.)  Final object must fit within a 80mm (x) by 80mm (y) by 150mm (z) bounding box.

5.)  Simulate the 3D print your final design in PrusaSlic3r software (no infill, two perimeters, top and bottom layers optional). Include a screenshot of this process in your process blog.

6.)  Include a brief explanation, taking your feedback from class into account, of your final design and why you chose this concept to move forward with.

7.)  Specify, in your blog, which print settings you wish to use:

a.) Spiral or Non-spiral toolpath?

b.) Single or Double Perimeter?

c.) Top solid layers? Bottom solid layers?

8.)  Have both the .STL and .3DM files of your object with you and ready to print for next week's class!

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Exemplary projects  (of a similar project) from past semesters:

https://art-kitekture.blogspot.com/2021/04/meet-onion-boy-cutest-vegetable-of-2021.html

https://sites.google.com/site/f2018obdf110/post-of-the-week/09potwhybridobject

http://obdfretroradio.blogspot.com/

http://3dobjectnicole.blogspot.com/2016/12/3d-printed-object-hybrid-design-fdm.html

http://bloggerroanb.blogspot.com/

http://sr3dobdf.blogspot.com/

http://mmdoborski.blogspot.com/2017/03/11-3d-printed-object-hybrid-design-fdm.html

https://zt3ddesign.blogspot.com/2017/12/hybrid-object-design-comprehensive.html

http://thesubjectoftheobject.blogspot.com/2017/11/precurser-to-3d-printed-object.html

Assignment: The Coat Hook: Concept Generation
Assigned: Monday, October 28

Due: Sunday, November 3 @ 11:59 AM (noon!)

Assignment Description:

Following the concept generation phase of our 3D-printed coat hook project, you will now form teams to evaluate and select the best design concept to move forward with. This assignment will focus on collaborative analysis, ranking, and initial 3D modeling in Rhino 3D.

Assignment Requirements:

Team Formation:

We will randomly form teams of 3-4 students (https://openprocessing.org/sketch/361643). Each team member is responsible for collecting their own evaluations.

Concept Evaluation:

Each team will review the concepts generated by all team members. Team members should fill out a form for their own work, as well. Discuss each concept’s strengths and weaknesses based on the following criteria:

Aesthetic: Does the design appeal visually? How does it fit into various environments?

Functionality: How well does the coat hook fulfill its intended purpose? Is it practical and efficient?

User Experience: Consider ease of installation, usability, and overall interaction with the product. What feedback do you have about enhancing user experience?

3D Printability: Evaluate the designs based on size, potential for support material, print time, and material efficiency.

Ranking:

Using a ranking system (1-5, with 5 being the highest), each team member should individually rate each concept. After everyone has ranked the concepts, add up the scores for each one.

Selection:

Based on the rankings and group discussions, select one concept to move forward with. Prepare a brief rationale for your choice, highlighting why this concept stands out in terms of the evaluation criteria.

3D Modeling:

Modelling:

Begin the initial modeling of your selected concept in Rhino 3D. Focus on translating your design sketches or mockups into a 3D format. Ensure that your model addresses any identified issues from your evaluation.

Save your work regularly and prepare to share your progress with the class during the next session.

Documentation:

Update your process blog to include:

1.) An evaluation chart with individual and collective rankings.

2.) The rationale for your chosen concept.

3.) Screenshots of your initial Rhino 3D model.

Any additional sketches or notes that inform your modeling process.

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TEAMS:

Team 1:

Maddy E

Ryleigh J

River N

Cormac R

Veronica S

Team 2:

Cheryl W

Nick R

Mick M

Tal B

David T

Assignment: The Coat Hook: Production
Assigned: Monday, November 4

Due: Sunday, November 10 @ 11:59 AM (noon!)
Sunday, November 17 @ 11:59 AM (noon!)

Assignment Description:

Having successfully selected your design concept for the 3D-printed coat hook project based on team rankings, you will now focus on creating a detailed 3D model in Rhino 3D. This assignment will emphasize the translation of your concept into a functional model that is ready for printing.

Assignment Requirements:

3D Modeling:

• Model your selected coat hook concept in Rhino 3D. Your model should accurately represent your design sketches and incorporate any feedback received during the evaluation phase.

• Pay attention to the following aspects:

  • Scale and Dimensions: Ensure your model is to scale and adheres to the intended dimensions. You can utilize the drywall screw model provided in class:

SCREW.3DM (you can import this into your rhino project)
SCREW HOLE (optional mounting hole template for use with screw) 

• • Design Features: Include all significant features and details that contribute to the functionality and aesthetics of the coat hook.

  • Printability: Consider aspects that affect 3D printing, such as overhangs, supports, and material usage.

• SCALE guidelines: Please consider creating a design no larger than 100x100x100mm

Documentation:

• As you develop your model, maintain thorough documentation in your process blog, including:

  1. Screenshots: Capture and include screenshots of your model at various stages of completion to illustrate your process.

  2. Final Render: Once complete, create a final render of your 3D model to include on your blog

  3. Print Simulation: Include a screenshot of your model after processing it in Prusa Slicer software

  4. Reflection: Write a brief reflection on the modeling process, discussing what worked well and what you would improve upon in future projects.

Assignment: Laser-Cut Paper Vessel (Collab)
Assigned: Monday, November 18

Due: Sunday, November 24 @ 11:59 AM (noon!)

Assignment Description:

In teams of 3 or 4, students will design a vessel for a found object. These vessels will be constructed from paper materials (paper, cardstock, cardboard, etc).  The form of the vessel should somehow reflect, describe or relate to the found object it will contain.

For the first step of this project, students must agree on and select an object for which to design their vessel for/around. Then students will brainstorm ideas for their designs with their teammates.

Assignment Requirements:

• Select an object for this project. Object should be no larger than 200x200x200mm (with some wiggle room on a case-by-case basis). Object should be campus-appropriate. Object should be something that can be shared between teammates.

• Brainstorm ideas for how your paper-constructed vessel will both enclose, as well as relate to, the object inside.

• Sketch your ideas on paper

• Include a photo of your selected object, the above sketches, as well as a summary of the above requirements, in a new post on your process blog.

• Each student is responsible for their own blog post, though sharing media (images, etc) is permitted!

Student Teams:

1:
Michelle K
Ryleigh J
David

2:
Cormac R
Talia
Maya

3:
Maddy
Nick
River 

4:
Veronica
Jas
Cheryl

5:
Horrid Glass
Aaron
Mick M

UPDATE!!!! Please see the Laser-Cut Papercraft Guide here:
LASER CUTTING FOR PAPERCRAFT

Assignment: Blog Post: Milestone Projects

Assigned: Wednesday, Nov 25

Due: Wednesday, Dec 9 @ Class Start

Assignment Description:

Create a final blog post to showcase milestone projects from this course. You can re-use media from previous blog posts!

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Select at least 3 (three) images from each of the following milestone projects documentation:

    a.) Voxel Model

    b.) Castle

    c.) Hollow Form (Models and 3D Print)

    d.) Coat Hook (Models and 3D Print)

    e.) Laser Cut Vessel (Model and 3D Print)

2.) Create a new post on your process blog, and include these images (above) along with the title of each project (as listed above).

3.) **** PLEASE REMEMEBER to bring ALL physical projects (from OBDF 110) with you to class (if you are in  possession of them)

4.) That is all :)  ... Happy Winter break!