Esquisse 3 - 3D Translation 'Variation 3'

Esquisse 3 - 3D Translation 'Variation 2'

Esquisse 3 - 3D Translation 'Variation 1'

Esquisse 1 - explanation of process

Cube: When beginning this task, I started with the cube. I wanted to create a cube only using folds, generating strength through folding mechanisms to hold this cube together. To create my cube, I produced a template which had an extra square to each corner, which was to be fold and pushed in to the interior of the square and then held together by tab which folded down over the top of this.

Pyramid: The same sort of idea was trialled to create my pyramid. However, I couldn’t work out a way which used the simular techniques and when folded together would fit tightly into the pyramid. Because the card was quite stiff, once folded correctly, I folded all the walls internally to the pyramid, with a slot holding the shape together as a whole.

Sphere: Honestly, I struggled a lot with the sphere and it was obvious in my final model. I had the idea of creating a sphere simular to that of a ‘world map globe’. However, in making the sphere, I found that I did not make enough circles in order to hold the sphere together as a whole. The slots needed to be slightly longer so that each individual piece met nicely at the centre.

Esquisse 2 - explanation of process

Before I began the second esquisse, I was fascinated by the idea of creating a strong object by the way in which it was folded. The cube I generated from Esquisse one was interesting in this way as the only locking system used was folding techniques.
To begin Esquisse two, I wanted to create an object, small and compact. I made a cube, the same way I had the week before, adjusting the template slightly by removing the lid of the cube and extending the tabs which were to fold down and over each wall of the cube to hold it together. Knowing that when forced would be applied to this object that naturally the walls would get push out to the sides, I began to brace the inside of the walls by ‘beam’ type objects. Rectangles which had been folded and were placed in each corner generating a cross hatching pattern. To complete this shape, a second cube was made, slightly bigger, and forced over the top of the first cube. I then cut rings which were to sit around the shape to also assist in preventing the cube walls to burst out sideways when force was applied to this object. Each corner of these rings was scored and folded, as the corners of the rings were where the bracing would fail when force is applied, as they would just tear. I found that by scoring the corners of these rings, it prevented tearing occurring.

Esquisse 2 - 'locking systems'

Esquisse 1 - Understanding form & Geometry

PROJECT 1: Designer research

Natassja Comelli
Student number: 5327687