Milestone Projects!

1.) My First Definition: Human Blub Vase

This semester began with me blending the elements of a "blub" with a human figure to create a unique vase form. Using Grasshopper, I created the initial half part of this object, which was then baked and moved to Rhino to achieve its final form.

Grasshopper definition:

Renders of the model:

2.) Parametric Structure and Animation: The Cursed Chair

I got a bit weird and experimental with my second project and decided to create an ascending cursed chair. I started by modeling the chair in Rhino and then completed the rest of the work, including animation, in Grasshopper.

Grasshopper Definition:

Animated gif:

3.) Stacked Slices Model: Puzzle of a Puzzle

For this project, I chose the concept of a puzzle because it visually represents its own structure, intended to be assembled like a puzzle. Initially, I created four different pieces in Grasshopper. However, upon realizing that it wouldn't work out for laser cutting, I selected one definition. After baking the final piece, I simplified and recreated a final version in Rhino.

Grasshopper definition of one of the initial pieces:

Animation of the digital model: (The moving piece was picked and simplified for the final version)

Physical model (attempt 1):

Physical model (attempt 2): 

4.) Algorithmic Surface Model for SLA Printing: Puzzles Unite

Initially, I conceptualized a puzzle tornado, symbolizing how puzzles unite to form a swirling, cohesive whole. However, upon considering the printing of the models, I decided to change my concept to create a unique small object that could be potentially also be used as a vase/pencil holder. This object symbolizes the small printed structures of itself and their unity in forming a complete, singular form.

Grasshopper definition:

Render and animated gif of my 1st model:

Render of my MUCH improved model (I also scaled the model down to fit within A 100x100x100 mm bounding box) :

The physical model:

5.) CNC Machined Mold Positive/ Negative: 1/10th of a vase!

I initially created this object using Grasshopper, but I had to recreate it manually in Rhino with Bryan as its initial form was not suitable for the CNC machine to cut.

Render of the Model:

Physical (foam) model:

 

Proposal: CNC MOLD POSITIVE

Hello!

For this assignment, I am thinking about making a vase! So I will be making a two sided mold. I couldn't figure out how to make what I had in mind in Rhino alone, so I went searching on YouTube and thankfully I was able to find a tutorial on how to make it in grasshopper. This is the video that I watched. The tutorial is for making a lamp which is also a pretty cool idea, but I think I'll go go with vase because I want to make a vase for my mom hehe.

This is the definition on grasshopper:

Since I used grasshopper, I made different versions of the vase just in case and I am very happy with them all! not sure which one I'll pick yet though, I will need to talk to Bryan first 💬 

SLIGHTLY PUZZLED: ALGORITHMIC SURFACE MODEL FOR SLA PRINTING NEWEST UPDATE

Hi, this is a short update on my algorithmic surface model since the previous post was already too long. Thanks to Bryan showing me how to do this correctly last time, my design had a major glow up. I also changed the shape of the overall thing to something A LOT better💪 I am not completely done yet since I got stuck somewhere really stupid. I wanted to add a layer inside the design so that the puzzle pieces could have support to stick to:

Update:

right after birth:

I forgot to empty the support from the inside, so it was a struggle to take them out (I ended up just yanking them out and it worked thankfully)

I was a bit worried to sand it down so I used a fine sand paperand it worked out pretty well. I was able to get rid of the crumby parts.

Yayy!

 

QUESTUINABLE UPDATES: Puzzles Unite: ALGORITHMIC SURFACE MODELLING

 

Hello,

So I have been trying to work on my model further in order to be able to make it printable. I I initially tried to offset my shape but there was a problem

When I used offset, the puzzle pieces no longer fit together properly

I also tried having the puzzle piece on top of another solid shape and it didn't work well.

So I tried to work on a puzzle pattern instead. My first was unsuccessful and I did not even get the chance to take a picture of the final version before losing my progress. The reason it crashed was due to boolean union not working. So instead I thought it would be a good idea to set them as multiple geometry but NOPE it crashed :/ 

 

And currently, I'm about to lose my mind. I have no idea what is happening anymore. I just hope this works:

Stacked Slices Model 2,3 + FINISHED WORK

I LOVE PUZZLES

NEW UPDATES FIRST:

I am DONE! and very happy with what I've made! :))

I am going to start this update by giving a shout out to Becca for being the best person ever and help me out with simplifying my work in Rhino. I was getting very lost with grasshopper for some reason and they saved me by pointing me towards the right direction.

I used cardboard for this assignment and it turned out pretty neat!

I then painted the pieces that I have already glued together with acrylic paint (I know, I should have painted them BEFORE gluing them together. I know now). That part definitely sucked a lot. I also made another mistake of painting the blue piece like 4 times. I had to keep redoing it because it just looked weird after drying. But yeah all those extra layers made that piece kind of soggy but that's cool. I'm hoping maybe science or something make the blue piece hard again overnight.

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Old Post:

I decided to redo this whole thing again and start over. I will most likely pick the puzzle idea to laser cut because I like that it visually symbolizes its own concept of being a puzzle. 

I am planning on baking this in Rhino and by using boolean difference, make all four pieces to stick together properly.

This is my definition in Grasshopper:

there is four groups for the four pieces. I did this so I can change the shape of the pieces individually.

Struggles/confusion: there is these weird pieces in my shapes that look kinda sus and I am not sure if they should be there or not?! 

example: (it's the thin/paper looking layers underneath the thicker layers)

now I am going to introduce my other experiment (that I ended up not liking):

This was supposed to be a pencil holder in the shape of a stairwell.

I found this idea kind of bland (especially the base) and just overall not exciting. 

Grasshopper definition: