Model of workspace (my bedroom)
working out dimensions / scale
Paper
Scale: 1:20
exterior of model
interior of model
Cardboard
Scale: 1:20
exterior of model
close-up of window detailing
close-up of door detailing; interior view of model
Reflection
Both the paper and cardboard have good qualities for model-making. However, I preferred using the cardboard as it was much sturdier, which allowed me to include more interesting details in the model. The paper was a much easier material to cut, and whilst the model stands well on its own, the delicateness of the material would (I assume) make it harder to expand the design.
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Folding techniques activity
Basic Concepts - Dividing the Paper
dividing into 1/16ths
Basic Pleats
rotational accordion
Other Pleats - Simple Spirals
spirals
V-Pleats
'v' pleats
Spans and Parabolas
x-form span
Boxes and Bowls - Masu Box
masu box
One Crease, No Crease
the 'break'
Crumpling
basic technique with ribs
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"Dream Bedroom" Activity
Materials: paper, toothpick
Scale: 1:50
exterior
interior (LEFT: normal; RIGHT: added lighting)
opening the model to see inside
interior (without roof)
interior (without roof; added lighting)
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Fusion 360 Activity
Version 1
For my Fusion 360 model I chose to use the scale 1:50. This version of the model includes cavities in the walls for where the doors are located.
front and left planes
back and right planes
bottom / top plane
3D form
Version 2
Including the doorways meant that there would be some extremely thin pieces of timber needing to be cut - which would be very delicate to put together (and may have even been too thin for the laser to cut anyway). I decided to remove the doorways to allow for a sturdier structure. However, when I moved the template into Illustrator, I realised that the 1:50 scale might be too large, as the pieces were very close together.
version 2 template in Illustrator
Version 3
I decided to remake the model at a new, 1:80 scale to ensure that all the pieces would fit on the laser board, and have enough room in between them.
front and left planes
back and right planes
bottom / top plane and template
3D form
version 3 template in Illustrator
