DEVELOPING FINAL MODELS

 This shows realisation of the final models and why I reverted the design to an earlier stage in the design process.

Design One - Is a diamond shaped decorative piece which folds perfectly into a cylinder light shade. It takes its inspiration from Soo Sunny parks Unwoven light (the concept of creating a light that appears in air) by attaching diamond shaped mirrored pieces on either side of transparent vinyl material. Flexible wire attached in between the (Two) vinyl sheets allows the user to alter the form of the design.

Diamond shaped pieces where cut out on the laser machine using sheets of hologram card. I originally wanted to use a mirrored Perspex material but was not able to get it in time for project deadline as orders could only be placed online.

Tape was placed around the first hologram card so that I was able to assess where the following sheets should be positioned. The laser was stopped a number of times during the cutting process, as the fumes inside moved the pieces causing them to overlap  and ruin other shapes.

Here I began attaching the laser cut pieces onto the vinyl material, using a spray adhesive which I found worked really well. Although I thought the design was a good concept I was not pleased with the outcome. It began to resemble a piece of fabric rather then an interesting decorative piece. It was overcomplicating a simple design and was not worth  developing any further.

 

I now decided to get a second opinion by conducting a peer review which compared both designs and whether I could make any improvements or changes. From this I found

 - The second design was more effective,
 - I should use mirrored Perspex for design (similar properties to card),
 -Light shade could be attached to frame using small hooks.

Design two - The geometric forms and shape of design allows it to be folded easily into a cylinder light shade. It is attached to frame using small hooks allowing the user the flexibility to use as a decorative piece. The main inspiration came from digital sculpture project (manipulating 2D acrylic material into a 3D cat design).

Hologram sheets are sellotaped together (for each side) and lines are drawn (for the geometric forms). A craft knife and ruler are used to etch the lines, and folds are created. It was important they where all precise as they would need to match up to the lines on opposite sheet.  

The glue used gives the light shade its structure and holds the form. The two geometric sheets sides are then attached using a spray adhesive.  

                                                                               

 The outcome was effective as a decorative piece. It produced interesting 

 light effects and folded into a cylinder light shade. Small hooks will attach the light shade onto the frame for the fixtures.    

 

 

The glue gun used to outline foldgives the hhade a structure and h