Ziane Park
Watching Over You
Prompt: This was our second assignment for our Digital Fabrication class. We were required to design an object that offers multiple interpretations when viewed from different angles or with different lighting. Using Blender for modeling and 3D printing, I created a piece titled “Watching Over You”. I learned several new skills, particularly with the Blender application, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of 3D design and printing. I will have a presentation linked below showcasing more of the details.
Assignment 2: 3D to 2D: Space + Perspective
How can flat interfaces (3D modeling software) bring complex three-dimensional forms to life? How can we design objects that challenge the way we perceive depth and space? With 3D to 2D: Space + Perspective, we will explore the interplay between digital tools and fabrication, focusing on the role of spatial reasoning in using 2D interfaces to make 3D objects. For this project, we will design “impossible shapes”— 3D forms that, when viewed from specific angles or lighting, appear as flat, 2D designs. Through this we will develop a deeper understanding of perspective, geometry, and the technical process of 3D fabrication.
Objective
This assignment challenges you to design an object or set of objects that allow for three distinct interpretations when viewed from different angles or under different lighting conditions. You may create a single object with multiple illusionary perspectives (e.g. a shadow cube with three sides) or a series of three objects, each producing its own optical illusion with conceptually cohesive theme. This will push you to think critically about how 3D forms are perceived when flattened into 2D images through different perspectives in space. Title of Your Project/Work