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Heading 1 Century Gothic 22 pt DESIGN JOURNALMODULE TWO

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MEASURED DRAWINGSUMBRELLA

The umbrella was measured using tape measure, ruler and

compass. To help to understand the shape and views of the

umbrella photographs were taken at the plan and elevation views.

A compass was used to measure the angles between the bones.

PLAN VIEW

ELEVATION SECTION

ANALYTICAL SKETCHESUMBRELLA

The umbrella functions in the way that it does mostly due to the

mechanism that occurs where the arms connect to the central ‘pole’.

The arms are attached to the ‘runner’ at hinges that allow the arms to

rotate over 90 degrees as the runner goes up and down the central

pole (from open to closed). There is a spring and button at the point

where the umbrella is completely open that prevents the arms from

hyper-extending. Sketch & Annotations .The umbrella functions in the way that it does mostly due to the mechanism that occurs where the arms connect to the central 'pole'. The arms are attached to the 'runner' at hinges that allow the arms to rotate over 90 degrees as the runner goes up and down the central pole (from open to closed). There is a spring and button at the point where the umbrella is completely open that prevents the arms from hyper-extending.

This shows how the bone structure moves to click into place and hold up the

umbrella. An elbow hinge system has been used and string runs through the

holes.

DIGITAL MODELRHINO

FINAL DESIGNSkin & Bone – UmbrellaRhinoceros 5.5

3D OBJECT DESIGNSSkin & Bone – UmbrellaRhinoceros 5.5

The digital model was made using Rhino the bones and skin are

clearly defined. The skin was left translucent to show the working

mechanisms.

Steps showing how the digital model was made



DEVELOPMENTAL SKETCH MODELSKIN & BONE

The sketch model was based around the skin and bone material

system. Using the umbrella as a base the model was developed

with a hinge system recreated using split pins. The main bone

structure is made using cardboard and the skin is made from

a thin Styrofoam. The shape is three dimensional and can

encompass light.

I like the way that the skin stretches around the bones and

forms an organic curve shape. I think this is definitely an area

to further explore when looking at personal space and forming

a second skin.

DESIGN SKETCHESUMBRELLA

After exploring various movements associated with the umbrella

(see below) a concept was developed that included a large bone

structure and stretched skin within. The design incorporates the

multiple design effect which is seen in the different sized triangular

prisms. The outside bones work as an armour for the body while the

inside skin shows the flexible and vulnerable body.

The design also includes some hard panels which form over the body

parts which are most vulnerable and therefore need solid protection.

Idea Sketches second skin

Idea Sketches second skin

Outside bone structure

Flexible inside skin

Solid protective panels

Movements using skin & bone material system

DESIGN OPTIONSUMBRELLA

Three design options exploring the idea

of second skin and how a outside bones

structure can create an distorted inside

skin.

The third option was preferred as the first

included the lower half of the body, which

wasn’t part of the design brief. The third

also incorporated the first two designs

together well.

Stretched ‘skin’ on

the inside

A wearable skirt

that functions as a

physical barrier

Bone detail on the

outside

A series of diamond

shaped bones

covered in a

transparent/semi-

transparent skin

SIDE VIEW

DEFINING PERSONAL SPACEDISTORTION

Personal space has been found to be closely linked to our

perception of our own body. We decided to look in particular

at the aspect of distortion of body image.

Distortion is a mental unbalance where a person may see

themselves differently to what they are. They could appear

to be larger or more unbalanced.

Studies on the correlation between personal space and body

image have indicated that the more self-conscious a person

is about their appearance, the greater distance they prefer

to stay from people (Rodger 1982).

Personal space has been found to be closely linked to our perseption of our own body. This is know as body image. I decided to further research the idea of body image and personal space. I found that studies on the correlation between personal space and body image have indicated that the more self-conscious a person is about their appearance, the greater distance they prefer to stay from people (Rodger1982).

I also found that men and women were very different in their views of personal space and body image. For a girl the most sensitive areas were the bust, waist, lower back and bottom.

Body image is also viewed differently by women. They can be more judgemental of themseleves and see imperfections more. Therefore their view of the actual bosy can be distorted.

How this relates to second skin:

Personal space is a very subjective thing. How a person views their body image can relate to their required level of personal space. Women with distorted views of body image can need large barriers surounding them.

PERSONal SPacE

BODy IMaGE

I tested my own level of personal space around different people. I was able to do this by tracing the footprints of people when i felt that they had invaded my personal space.

I surveyed 20 women to see which bosy parts they complained about the most. The 5 most comon com-plaints were as followed:

1. Bust2. Hips3.Stomach4.Bottom5. Thighs

In these sensitive areas women require more personal space.

personal space & body image personal space & body image

Normal personal

space barrier

Person with distorted

body image personal

space barrier

People with a distorted image

disorder can feel their body is

larger or more irregular than it is

Measuring the distance needed before personal space is crossed.

Darker colours indicate close relationship with the subject

Rhino Design Images second skin




INITIAL DIGITAL DESIGNRHINO







The design was created by first building the bone structure

around the body according to the triangular prism designs.

Then lines were stretched across the span of the ‘bones’

and a surface was created. These were then stretched to

form the rounded organic shapes.



SIDE VIEW

RENDERED FRONT VIEW

PRECEDENTS STUDYWINDE RIENSTRA

Dutch fashion designer who is inspired from

architecture, nature and art. She designs

under the category of ‘slow fashion’ more

well know as wearable art/sculpture.

I particularly like the use of structure and

how objects can sit and fit in with the body

lines.

We would like to further investigate designs

which the bones are the outside structure

over the body and skin is protected in the

inside.

It would be interesting to also look at how

the structures mimic exaggerated shapes

of the body and how this creates distortion

I was inspired by the Steilneset Memorial as unlike most skin

an bone designs, the skin is on the interior of the outer frame

(bone). This gives the inner skin the ability to look as though

it is floating and also creates some very unique shapes as

the materials composing the inner skin are stretched. In my

design, I want the inner skin to be stretched dramatically to

create ate very unique, pointy shapes.

PRECEDENCE STUDYSTEINESET MEMORIAL

DEVELOPED DESIGNRHINO

RENDERED FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEWBACK VIEW

Our final design incorporates our view of distortion in terms of

personal space. The design uses the outside skin, inside bones

concept we built upon.

The main changes made to our final design included a more

uniform bone structure stemming off of a main support frame. The

bones are situated on different angles and the distorted shapes

are produced through the skin being stretched inside the frame.

This second skin not only shows a distorted view of the human

body but also serves as a physical barrier and protector of

personal space for those conscious of their body image.

Close up view of the shoulder.

Bones and skin structure clearly

displayed.

Close up view of the side of

body. Showing the bone structure

wraped around the body.

PROTOTYPESSECOND SKIN

CARDBOARD PROTOTYPEMETAL PROTOTYPE WOOD PROTOTYPE

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