Paper Models – and the next stage of accuracy

Category: Des320 Design Dialogues

Wk 7 10/03/09 Paper Models – and the next stage of accuracy

Assumptions

You know (approximately) what your overall target design is.
You have a user context in mind
You understand each of the main sub functions (hopper, orientator, sorter, collector). You have drawings, dimensions and card models of each of these components.

Modelling: Build accuracy:

· Use good quality card

· A scalpel and a steel straight edge

· A cutting mat

· High performance glue

· Plastic inserts to reduce friction

· Use dimensions taken from a single significant reference point

· Use CAD print outs as a cutting guide (spray mounted onto card)

· http://www.cardfaq.org/faq/tips.html#s3.3

The design should be no bigger than it needs to be.

Visuals

Create finished visuals showing the final design proposals (2). Use CAD, Photoshop, Markers, etc. Ensure that the visual presented is the same as the design shown in the Drafting.

http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/dvds/dbr01.html

http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/dvds/sro06.html

http://www.designsketching.com/explorative.php

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=marker%20rendering&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

http://boards.core77.com/viewtopic.php?t=10471

http://www.designertechniques.com/tutorials/markrandallmarkerrender01-page1.htm

Drafting

Use 2D CAD or hand drafting show plan, front and side elevations, section XX, YY (scale 1:1). Put in all significant dimensions.

Useage description

Create a client power point, a day in the life of (your) coin sorter). The presentation could feature these items and more or less or different items: