Monday, November 2, 2009

Luxury & Power, Streamline & the decorated form

Streamline

Why do we like it?
• Organic appeal
• Implications of speed capability

What visual traits does it have?
• Gradations
• Reflections
• Highlights

What is it good for?
• Mold release
• Haptic appeal
• Ergonomics
• Aerodynamics

Who used to be able to make it?
• Shipbuilders
• Panel beaters
• Metal crafters
• Stone masons
• Clay and ceramics specialists
• Carvers

How do we achieve it?
• Foam modelling
• Clay modelling
• MDF mockups
• 3D CAD computer modelling
• 5-axis CNC routers via 3D CAD data files



Reflect in your workbook:
• How do we express luxury and power in the object today?
• What meaning does the decorated form have today?

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