After finalising our design with a focus of reflection, light, shadow and organic form, we began making. We used thin ply wood because of it’s natural flexibility as well as it’s warm, natural feel.
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Development Models 2
A well as the paper shell model, many other ideas influenced the finial design. These included circular forms, using a round central base, twisting and folding the paper, and layering it with PVA to add strength.
Paper models
After looking at different pictures of natural products such as shells and flowers, matt, using paper, designed a paper model of a shell which could be used as a light
Flowers
We also liked the idea of creating a product in the shape of a flower or using floral patterns to decorate the lamp shade.
Pattern Ideas and Shape ideas
We liked the shadow effects of some of the reseached products and liked the complex shape of the shell pattern. In any further development of our project we thought about how we could incorporate both of these ideas.
Group Research Week 1
Each team member researched different ideas and products eg. materials, patterns and shapes.
From this, we created a selection of initial ideas.
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