Allyson Patterson

Student No: 649269 Semester 2/2013 Group 9

Virtual Environments Week 1

Subject: Partition

Produced for DAISO Japan

Materials: White Plastic

Dimensions: 140 mm high x 492 mm longMeasured beginning at bottom left corner.

The object has been cut with scissors into smaller pieces dur-ing experimentation. The dimensions of the smaller pieces

are shown in Plan A on Page 3.

Evaluation: The Partition is size adjustable and can be cut to any desired length with scissors to serve the purpose of dividing a des-ignated space into smaller spaces. Its purpose is primarily organizational, as it is commonly used in drawers to arrange items neatly.

It is constructed of 38 individual partitions 140 mm high x 11mm long x 3 mm wide with connectors 11 mm below the top and 70 mm below the bottom. These connectors form a point in the middle of the two individual partitions, to enable scissors to easily cut them.

The edges of the individual partitions are slightly rounded, with otherwise completely flat surfaces.

Partition DividerScale 1:1

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Front and Back Elevation Section A

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Front Elevation Back Elevation

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Left Elevation Right Elevation5

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Abstracted Partition: Based on Miralles: How to layout a croissant (1994)Analysis of profile and section planes through series of intersecting parallel and perpendicular lines. The partition is created through these intersecting parallel and perpendicular places in space.

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Photograph of Partition

Allyson Patterson

Student No: 649269 Semester 2/2013 Group 9

Virtual Environments Week 2

Rhino Rendering

Creation of digital rendering of material system allows deep consideration of the physical form of each component of the object as well as excellent Rhinopractice.

145 mm x 210 mm white paper notebook 5 strips of various decreasing sizefolded paper profile

connected by clear 18mm tape

Reconfiguring Profile and Section Material System

Utlizing knowlege from material system workshop in Tutorial 2, I explored a new material of white drawing paper to reconfigure the material system into a self supporting model. Due to the rigid structure of the plastic in the original drawer partitions, I decided to choose a material with more flexible properties to allow more curved shape possibilities.

My partition model utlilized both parallel and perpindicular planes, but I wanted to experiment with only parallel planes that bend in a curvature. Therefore my newly constructed model consists of parallel white paper planes of various cut sizes that are folded into a cylinder geometry connected by clear 18 mm tape at the intersection of the bottom left and right corners.

folded paper profile connected by clear 18mm tape

Profile and Section Material SystemReconfiguring Exploration

Top Views show how the curved parallel planes create the profile of a linear contour geometry. Lighting enables the shading of the white paper to differentiate each plane and show how each plane’s unique form is related to its curved counterparts.

Profile and Section Material SystemReconfiguring Exploration

Profile and Section Material SystemReconfiguring Exploration

sec· tion noun1. a : the action or an instance of cutting or separating by cutting b : a part set off by or as if by cutting2. a distinct part or portion of something written (as a chapter, law, or newspaper)3. a : the profile of something as it would appear if cut through by an intersecting plane b : the plane figure resulting from the cutting of a solid by a plane4. a natural subdivision of a taxonomic group5. a character § used as a mark for the beginning of a section and as a reference mark6. a piece of land one square mile in area forming especially one of the 36 subdivisions of a township7. a distinct part of a territorial or political area, community, or group of people <the historic section of the city>8. a : a part that may be, is, or is viewed as separated <a board cut into sections> b : one segment of a fruit : carpel9. a basic military unit usually having a special function10. a very thin slice (as of tissue) suitable for microscopic examination11. a : one of the classes formed by dividing the students taking a course b : one of the discussion groups into which a conference or organization is divided12. a : a part of a permanent railroad way under the care of a particular crew b : one of two or more vehicles or trains which run on the same schedule13. one of several component parts that may be assembled or reassembled 14. a division of an orchestra composed of one class of instruments <the string section>

verbtransitive verb1. to cut or separate into sections <section an orange>2. to represent in sections

intransitive verb1. to become cut or separated into parts

Origin of SECTIONLatin section-, sectio, from secare to cut — more at saw. First Known Use: 1534

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/section

pro· filenoun1. a representation of something in outline; especially : a human head or face represented or seen in a side view2. an outline seen or represented in sharp relief : contour3. a side or sectional elevation: as a : a drawing showing a vertical section of the ground b : a vertical section of a soil from the ground surface to the underlying unweathered material4. a set of data often in graphic form portraying the significant features of something <a corporation’s earnings profile>; especially : a graph representing the extent to which an individual exhibits traits or abilities as determined by tests or ratings5. a concise biographical sketch6. degree or level of public exposure <trying to keep a low profile> <a job with a high profile>

verbtransitive verb1. to represent in profile or by a profile : produce (as by drawing, writing, or graphing) a profile of2. to shape the outline of by passing a cutter around3. to subject to profiling

Origin of PROFILEItalian profilo, from profilare to draw in outline, from pro- forward (from Latin) + filare to spin, from Late Latin — more at fileFirst Known Use: 1645

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profile

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/section

Design Process The design process is extremely fluid and organic, making it difficult to accurately delineate in a chronological manner. In my process of reconfiguring my model and exploring within my material system, I utilized the virtual pin board tool of Pinterest to capture my inspirational images as a visual train of thought.

http://pinterest.com/alpats/sizzling-sections/

Lattice designs | Arabic & Islamic patterning | Celtic knots | Lace | Suspension bridges | Organic patterns: zebra, wood grain, lettuce, fruit, skeletal

system, rib cage, musculature, Chihuily blown glass | Contour line drawings | Parametric designs | Book structure | sections of human body, dissections:

Durer, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo | Mondrian compositions | Portals as structural boundary for viewing inside of section | Maps | Stained glass windows

Second Skin Design 1

Design 1 was created from the idea of the white paper model of overlappoing parallel planes. It creates a par-tioally closed Personal Space envelope around the head, focusing the wearer’s eyes straight ahead, defending the back and sides, and showing the front of the body. Its design mimics the contours of the body, and it contains a long flowing train to protect the back of the body and also giving the Second Skin a regal and formal element.

Second Skin Design 2

Design 2 originates in the intersecting planes of my origi-nal drawer partitions and takes the form of a Celtic Knot, seen frequently in Gothic architecture. It creates a partio-ally closed Personal Space envelope around the back, as a partial defense shield or structural back support. Its design mimics that of a stainned glass window, in that its three largest openings are built with red, yellow, and blue translucent plastic, so the view of the body from behind is not obstructed. This design idea stemms from a sec-tion containting a frame and portal to an inside view of something, just like a window into a building, or skin into body.

Second Skin Design 3

Design 3 was also created from the idea of the white paper model of overlappoing parallel planes. It envel-ops the wearer’s body like a glove from the chest to the floor, defending yet showcasing the body in a grandeur manner. Its design opens like a flower from top to bottom, and patterning on the striking bright red fabric shows is a linear contour to emphasize the wearer’s movement.