ASSIGNMENT

The task was to develop an interlocking system made of two-dimensional elements that can be combined into three-dimensional objects without using any technical tools, just by interlocking or intermeshing the parts. We were to start with preliminary analog studies and sketched different variations of our idea. In doing so, we were to define and design the essential features of the elements such as size, connection slots, angles, and depth. Finally, we needed to consider how the system works in three-dimensional space and what shapes can be created from it.

PROCESS

First, we started to get comfortable with Rhino and experimented with the standard tools to see what was possible. Then we tried to build a truncated octahedron. 

In the next phase, we began drawing designs for our own project. This is when my GEOMETRIC FLOWER was created. I developed it by accident while I was sketching freely. I noticed that the design, while very geometric, still looked like a flower.

After the design was completed and built in Rhino, it was laser-cut into an MDF board. The final step was to build a 3D model of our work.

CONCLUSION

At the beginning, I had a hard time with Rhino and didn't understand the program. However, after a lot of work and time, I learned a lot and managed to achieve a good result. I really enjoyed the task, and it was really cool to hold an actual product in my hands at the end. It was definitely an interesting and valuable experience.