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: