Category: Assignments

Product Final – Rings + Bracelets

Using a parametric script that twists, lofts, and manipulates sectional geometry, this set of jewelry is the result of trials and errors for aesthetically pleasing pieces. 100+ rings and bracelets were created but the most successful / my personal favorite was selected and shown above. The rings of the set are rendered in sterling silver whereas the bracelets are intended to be a form of hollow/plated gold material.

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https://skfb.ly/6QpEY

Vessel by alix12 on Sketchfab

1. Use Polygon, set up three Number Sliders for Radius (R), Segment (S), Fillet Radius (Rf)

2. Use Move twice to extract the two polygons, use Unit Z to make them follow the Z direction. Add Number Slider following Unit Z

3. Pull up an Offset Curve for the three Polygons

4. Add Rotate for the bottom and top polygons

5. Use Loft Command to connect the three Polygons

6. Use Deconstructed Brep

7. Use LunchBox command to add pattern

Privacy Screens for Kids – Spring 2019

 
The final project for the Spring 2019 term – Privacy Screens for Kids – is available now.   Hit the link between the paragraphs below.  The assignment asks students to design a family of laser cut privacy screens for preschoolers, and to build 3 individuals at 1:4 scale.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qGLzZQmn6wz4DNb9bhPN4tR6mm_QwOc9aQlHR8eiQk4/edit?usp=sharing

Previously we’ve always built at full scale in the laser cutting projects.  Or at least we’ve tried too, with a hit-or-miss sort of success record.  I’m hopeful that the 1:4 scale will take some of the financial sting out of the projects, minimize catastrophic structural failures, and will force students to truly design in the plural form; you all must build three screens that work, not one screen that works.