Here are a couple of logos which I have designed, as I am now at the stage of approaching prospective clients with my sculpture / merchandise ideas. I have also generated a list of prospective clients/company's for each idea, and a suitable location for the sculpture.
Often a logo is the first impression your client will get of you or your company so it is important it is distinct, it identifies you or your company in quick visual symbolic way and communicates what your company represents well.
AFTER CHOOSING WHAT IDEAS I WOULD DEVELOP FURTHER, I DECIDED I WOULD CHANGE THE FORM AND SHAPE OF ONE OF THE DESIGNS, WHICH WAS A SCULPTURE TO REPRESENT INNOVATION AND THE FUTURE. THIS LED ME TO LOOKING AT OPTICAL ILLUSIONS FOR INSPIRATION.....
PENROSE TRIANGLE - WHAT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE CAN BE MADE POSSIBLE ?? It is not the drawing itself that is impossible, but only your three-dimensional interpretation of it, which is constrained by how you interpret a pictorial representation into three-dimensional mental model. Given the chance to interpret a drawing or image as three-dimensional, your visual system will do so. It does not generally take a perspective drawing and reinterpret it as flat, because there is a spatial paradox.
DO YOU LOOK THROUGH THE CYLINDER THROUGH THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT ??
After generating a series of design ideas I presented them to a number of designers who gave me feedback on the strongest concepts and which of them I should develop further. My next step now is to develop my initial ideas and to search for prospective clients, but before I do this I am going to do further research on the legislation's that might be relevant to my own designs. This information will be beneficial to me when presenting my designs to clients. Most of the legislation's that apply to designers can be found on the intellectual property office website. Intellectual property allows designers to own the work they create, so the right protection will differ depending on the design. There are four different types- COPYRIGHT- This right protects the written, theatrical, musical and artistic works as well as film, book layouts, sound recordings and broadcasts. Copyright is an automatic right, which means you would have to apply for it. TRADEMARK- A trademark is a sign which can distinguish your goods and services from those of your competitors it can be words, logos or combination of both. PATENT- Patents protect the methods and processes that make things work the intellectual property office can help you decide if it is the right protection for you. DESIGN- A registered design is a legal right which protects the overall visual appearance of product or a part of a product in the country or countries you register it in. So what legislation's might be relevant to my designs? The ideas I will be developing further are the 3D geometric cat, the two sided head sculpture and the innovation speeding car sculpture. For the 3D cat design I could apply for the design right, trademark and copyright as this would protect any images being copied of it and also the advertising aspect. The two sided head sculpture would be the same as a patent right would not really benefit this design as it has no real function and it is mainly a sculptural piece. What the patent right might be useful for is any merchandise I decide to create for the sculptural pieces, as these might have a function and might work in certain way. The sculpture of the speeding car will benefit from all these rights as it will be placed as a symbol of innovation for a building. If your still here ... thanks for reading!
When generating my initial ideas found i was having to constantly go back and look for inspiration. What i found particularly interesting was the geometric patterns and where they could be found eg. nature, diamonds, wasp nests. The two images below are created by Andy Gilmore.
PAPER LAMP Here is an image of a paper lamp which I came across when looking for inspiration when generating my own ideas. I was not able to get a designers name as this picture was taken in a street market and uploaded online. What i found really effective about this lamp is the way the pieces are slotted together at the centers in a circular way. I think this looks really beautiful and works well as a lamp. By looking at the picture i'm assuming they are separate pieces and slotted together sort of like a puzzle. I could use this particular method for my own designs, and cut separate pieces out on the laser machine.
BRAVAIS ARMCHAIR - LIAM HOPKINS
The Bravais armchair was inspired by the structural forms found in nature including the wasp nest and the crystalline bone structure of the microscopic sea organisms known as radiolaria. Computer aided design was used to create the chairs form. Individual pieces were taken from an on screen model to create flat pattern layouts, and then printed to make the templates. They were then transferred onto cardboard and the construction was then completed by hand.
PUPA SCULPTURE- LIAM HOPKINS
This is another example of Liam Hopkins using recycled cardboard CAD techniques to design a cave like sculpture. Constructed in triangular sections Pupa utilizes the structural and acoustic properties of cardboard.
FOLDS SCULPTURE - DAVID MESGUICH AND VALENTIN VAN MEULEN The folds sculpture is made of polypropylene and was first
assembled for the maison des arts
de malakoff arts centre in 2009
and then again in 2010 for the art paris
at the grands palace. The angular construction of it gives it the look of a 3D computer model come to life. The design process of the folds sculpture is somewhat similar to liam hopkins techniques of using CAD to create a 3D virtual models, ( See image on the right) templates are then printed out and used to cut out the pieces on polypropylene. Aluminium is used as the structure and finally the pieces are fitted together similar a 3D puzze. The benefits of using CAD techniques for these sculptures is that they speed up the process and you can view your sculpture in 3D before you decide to make it. What inspires me about the folds design is that all the pieces used are flat, but still the 3D model looks like a face. I could use this concept but change the actual outcome for example I could make a car instead of faces. KADAR ABDULLAR BOOK - SOUVEREIN As a part of dutch book week a series of written portraits were created by CAD/CAM machinery. Realistic 3D portraits of Anne frank, Vincent Van Gogh, Louis Van Gaal and Kader Abdullah (image on the right) were all created from books, which were there autobiographies. What inspires me about this is that it has been made using an existing product. I could try using the CNC router and experimenting with different materials or existing products, also following Health and safety regulations to ensure everything goes to plan.
TREE OF CODES - JOHNATHON SAFRAN Jonathan's idea of the tree of codes originally started when he decided to experiment with the die-cut technique. Then he went on to explore the pages physical relationship to one another and how it can be developed to work with meaningful narrative. This then led him to deciding to use an existing piece of text ( his favorite book the street of crocodiles by Bruno Schulz). This is both a sculpture to be admired and an object to read. I think this is a very clever idea, a story been taken out of an original, its sort of like a book within a book. I also think the name of the book is spot on. If a was to do my a design based on this concept i would have change alot as i would not want to infringe the design and copyright act. DYNAMIC ARCHITECTURE BUILDING OR DA VIN CI TOWER - DAVID FISHER David fisher plans the construction of the worlds first rotating tower to start in Dubai in 2013. The dynamic tower also known as the Da Vinci building will consist of 80 floors and each one will rotate interdependently. This will result in the tower changing its shape, and will all be powered by wind turbines and solar panels. I find this concept and building fascinating. When i first looked at this image i was inspired by the shape and form of building. When i found it would rotate this is what really impressed me, the idea of building in motion. It gave me and the idea to make a sculpture with a build up of layers and it would rotate each time ( cut each layer using the laser) to give a 3D outcome.
One full rotation would take around 90 minutes.
According to some reports fisher is planning to have it built in London which means legislation's will differ to Dubai, such as the Construction, design and management act.
potentials of CAD/CAM processes and what legislations minimise any risks to professionals in the creative industries. CAD/CAM (computer aided design and computer aided manufacture)
is the term that refers to computer systems when designing and manufacturing a
product. Whilst CAD is use of computer technology in the design and
documentation of a product, CAM aids the actual making of the product. There is
no doubt that the CAD/CAM systems have many advantages such as accurate drawing
and may save designers a lot of time, but unfortunately there are also disadvantages! CAD/CAM systems can be very costly and people
operating them must be trained which can also add to costs. Also these systems
cannot comprehend real world concepts such as the nature of the product being
designed or its function.
One of my favourite and most fascinating
machines has to be the 3D printer, which has been around for about 30 years
now, so it’s nothing new and its popularity is continuing to grow within the
creative industries. 3D printers work by taking virtual models designed on a
computer usually from CAD files then prints out a real object, so no
programming skills are needed. All that is required is a 3D modelling program and
knowing how to use it. The printing process involves building up of layers on
top of another to form a complete object. For example some 3D printers squirt
out a stream of liquid plastic, which solidifies as the printers head moves
around to create the outline of each layer. Many materials are used such as
plastics, ceramics and metal. What’s exciting about 3D printers is that the
possibilities are endless and as bizarre as it may sound, it’s even possible to
print your own food and life size home! On that note, where can you draw the
line with 3D printing?? What if the 3D object being printed is a replica of an original and is
subject to copyright? This would clearly be infringing the copyrights. (Copyright, Designs and Patents act 1988). Another
downside of 3D printers is the health risks they may impose on users due to
considerable amounts of harmful emissions the machine gives off in the printing
process, although according to new studies, users can protect themselves by
using the machines in well ventilated areas. In the latest James Bond film ‘Skyfall’ the filmmakers had three Aston Martin DB5s created by German 3D printer specialists Augsburg, so that they could be blown up and destroyed without damaging the expensive original. Architects Fosters and partners have revealed plans to build a 3d printed base of the moon, created using the actual soil as the substrate to print with. Scientists are already looking at the possibility of producing printed cells and organs for transplant. Dutch architect, Janjaap Ruijssenaars of Amsterdam firm Universal Architecture, last month unveiled his plans to build the world’s first 3D printed house using panels of up to 6x9m in size. Japan based Fab cafe offers a special 2 day course to learn how to transform your head into a 3D digitally produced chocolate model for Valentines Day model. A silicon mould is produced in high definition via a ProjetHD printer and then filled with chocolate for your loved one to eat!. Another machine
that has many uses and is often used in the creative industries is the laser
machine. They are used to precisely cut or engrave a wide range of materials such
as acrylic, cardboard, fabrics and wood, using a laser. A chosen image is
uploaded onto the software that works with the machine and settings are adjusted.
The main skills required to operate the laser has to do with the knowledge of
the cutting speed VS laser power for each material. What’s impressive about these
machines is how fast and versatile they are. Many products can be made using
the laser cutter such as cards/invitations, decorative items, sculptures, jewellery,
toys, models etc. Laser cutters also speed up the process of producing architectural / models, which designers will need to show prospective clients. Whilst using
the machine designers must always be trying to minimize any risks at work, For example
wearing goggles and not looking directly into the laser beam (Health and safety at
work act 1974) Manufacturers must
constantly be assessing the health and safety aspects of products to consumers. Here I have included a table of the main Legislations that help minimise risks for designers.
There
are few other machines I have been doing some research on which include
the Vinyl printer (CAMM 1) and the CNC Router (CAMM 2) which I will discuss in upcoming posts.
