Matrix

Spent hours creating this matrix.

laser cut finally

Laser cut material and concepts from said.

New models

I played around with and cut out a lot of holes to experiment with sizes to get cut with the laser:

Critique

The recent critique brought a few points to my attention:

• Model concept correlation to Open Source Movement was too weak
• Need to develop a model with improved attention to scale
• LAttice is integral but is not strong enough to be focus of model unless developed further than a simple pattern representing people

Because of this I developed a further paper model. This allowed me to mould and shape it - which would be due to the contributions and presence of individuals - being able to change the very form of the architecture in which they are in. This is an idea that communicates how open source software is able to be altered and changed by the very individuals who use it.

Laser Cutting Mockups ( digital )

I further examined this concept of form and possibility through digital manipulation of the latticed array. The following are some various forms I created usihng blender.

The main idea of these forms is having a lattice of interconnected peices that join to make the whole. Originally my idea was to have each of these individual entities be suggestive of the individuals contribution within open source software, and how each contributes to the overall idea. They came together to create the form of the booth.

The following were some of the ideas/forms I preferred:

The first form has an a-symmetrical grounding on oly one side, giving an unbalanced constructed feel consistent with the theme of software: an artificial construct.

However, the overarching was more practical as a site in construction. The bottom form applied the possibility of two levels in a rudimentary and early proposition which was quite accidental hence there is no access route.

From these form constructions the lattice proves to be significant in being a modular base for the design, although I feel the theme of each one representing an individual is not qualified as a satisfactory conclusion. The abstraction and metaphysical relation to open source software needs a stronger foundation.

Beginning Laser Cutting

Our group has begun working on our laser cutting projects. As a result I have started thinking about some preliminary concepts and themes. So I have chosen to look at open source software and idea exchange as the hub of my 'market stall' which was our brief.

Because Sustenance is the theme for these two weeks I thought of what my day consists of and perhaps what I spend a lot of time doing. Because computers are a large part of the majority of what I do I feel that this is a primary component of the sustenance of our modern day living - although it is not a sustainable practice. However, looking into possibilities of sustainable technology I felt that open source software is a step in the right direction towards an interlinked and sustainable digital future.

Because of the interconnecting, modular web connotations of open source development I've started thinking of having a sort of 'weby' pattern of hexagons for my basic motif, and interlinking and moulding it to be the shapes that I need. Perhaps the next move is to experiment with further sizes and interconnecting these to produce functional variation. I still have not considered the need for interlinking and constructive (dis)assemblage. That will be fun though!!

I am also following tutorials and learning how to use blender gradually.

I created all the following images in Blender: