In seiner Funktionalität auf die Lehre in gestalterischen Studiengängen zugeschnitten... Schnittstelle für die moderne Lehre
In seiner Funktionalität auf die Lehre in gestalterischen Studiengängen zugeschnitten... Schnittstelle für die moderne Lehre
The task “Elements” involved creating an interlocking system of modular components. I designed the individual pieces to connect using a combination of cross-slot joints and finger joints, allowing for both structural integrity and sculptural flexibility. The elements are made from 3 mm medium-density fiberboard (MDF), cut using a laser plotter. Each module has edges measuring 58.2 mm and consisting of nine fingers and eight notches, plus one deeper slot. This deep slot is intentionally placed far off-center. The fingers are 3 mm wide, while the notches and slot are 2.8 mm wide to ensure a tight, stable fit. All components are either triangles or squares, each ornamented with the pattern I previously developed for my icosahedron: a spiraling, shrinking concentration of triangles or squares. My plug-in system can be assembled to form four out of five Platonic solids, or it can be combined more freely to create abstract sculptures. The modular elements are kid-friendly, yet equally engaging and enjoyable for adults.
NOTE: The MDF-plate seemed to be thinner than the one for prototyping. Test runs on the same plate are important!