Exploration of Spatial Verb

Shear

Definition of "to shear"

to strip or deprive (usually followed by of):

to shear someone of power.

to travel through by or as if by cutting

Original ideas and sketches of potential prototypes

When looking at my initial sketches I realized that there was more an evolution and exploration of carving out rather than shearing. Shearing is more of the notion of moving or distorting something. In this case this verb creates something that may be flat and straight to something that is diagonal and has some form of stress as seen in the diagrams below.

For my next prototypes I would like to experiment with maybe folding techniques that allow movement or something that can create the notion of this particular verb. As seen from the top diagram, usually the volume is kept at the same height and length.

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Exploration of Cardboard Joints

Joints Original sketches for potential joints Joint 1: Slotting This joint derives from the technique of interweaving two pieces of cardboard that slot into each other. There are two slots in each cardboard which if measured correctly would connect on top of each other and have a flush finish. Accuracy of measurement was crucial here for a finessed finish and also getting the right tab size effected how easily it would slot into the gap without it ruining the integrety of the cardboard material (bending or folding). That was a diffuculty with creating the model. As for the actual joint, i tried using an "x" shape first and it was strong only in the middle because there was only one point of intersection but the sides were flappy and weak and would have needed more support. Also a crucial part of using this one was balance, it needs to be equally weighted in order to be the most effective thats why getting the measurements accurate was a must. I then di...

Exhibition day!

EXHIBITION DAY Good points: Structure was strong and durable, could hold Kevin and others without any stress. It was comfortable and Tane said it was amazing craftsmanship. Critique: Spatial verb could have been shown a little more as shearing means to be asymmetrical.

Scaling up and refining

Scaling up Refinement and Scaled up version of prototype 5 to outline key problems and give a better perspective This prototype brings into effect the shear amount of structure I will need to put into my design for it to hold up effectively. The side bits are very thin and not strong. You can see how weak the top of the slider is. Next time I will have to figure out where that will stop in order to make it really strong to be able to hold up a person. The amount of stress and force put onto that slider will force it to come off as shown in the next photo. Reinforcing on a horizontal was not such a good idea as it is very weak. The way to overcome this issue is to look back at my previous joinery such as the crossing one and figure out that it needs to be on a vertical line in order for it to be really strong and have structural integrity for not only me. The sliders with one are not strong, but as seen with various more holes, there is opportunity for mor...

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