Assignment: Unfold
Assigned: Thursday, January 8
Due: Thursday, January 15 @ class start

Assignment Description:
Using planar surfaces in Rhino, students will design a simple three-dimensional form composed entirely of flat faces. The form will then be digitally unfolded into a single, contiguous flat pattern using rotate3D. This assignment focuses on understanding surface logic, edge relationships, and how three-dimensional forms translate into two-dimensional, fabrication-ready layouts.

Assignment Requirements:

1. Create a simple 3D form in Rhino using only planar surfaces (no curves, lofts, or freeform surfaces).

2. Ensure all surfaces join cleanly into a closed form, or form an intentional open structure.

3. Unfold the form into one contiguous flat pattern using the appropriate Rhino tools.

4. Create a process blog for this course using Blogger.com.

5. As your first blog post, upload clear screenshots of:

   • Your 3D planar form

   • The unfolded flat pattern

6. Bring your Rhino file containing both the 3D form and the unfolded version to class next week.

7. Come to class with your blog URL ready to share.

PAPERCRAFT CHEAT SHEET (useful commands for this assignment)

Assignment: Surface Model v.1
Assigned: Thursday, September 15
Due: Wedneday, September 21 @ 12:00PM (noon!)

Assignment Description:
Building on the paper prototypes created in class, students will translate their physical forms into a digital surface model in Rhino. This assignment emphasizes observation, measurement, and the translation of hand-made geometry into precise digital surfaces. Students will document both the physical prototype and the resulting Rhino model on their process blog.

Assignment Requirements:

1. Using your paper prototype created in class, construct a surface-based 3D model of the form in Rhino.

2. The digital model should clearly reflect the proportions, surface logic, and construction of the physical prototype.

3. Document both the physical paper prototype and the Rhino surface model with clear images / screenshots.

4. Create a new post on your process blog that includes:

   • Photographs of the paper prototype

   • Screenshots of the Rhino model (multiple views encouraged)

   • A brief written description of your process and challenges (as needed).

5. Bring your paper prototype and your Rhino file with you to class next week.