SHED – WEEK 4
This weeks challenge was it to visualize my ideas in a way in which I could present and communicate them with others. I build a model, made renderings, drawings and presentation boards which I then showed at the final exhibition.
The model
I decided to build a conceptual model in 1:50 that represents my ideas and the atmosphere that I want to create rather than building a realistic model. The material pallet is simple: I used wire for the frame, a metal grid for the walkway and white fibre paper for the facade. A small person gives a reference to the scale. In order to recreate the dunes, I used a steel plate which I formed and treated with a corrosions paint.
The renders
During the development process I used Sketchup to create 3d models, for the final render I used Keyshot to visualize the materials that I wanted to use. I used one of the renders to create my hero image: I added a photograph of the side to the background and two persons give reference to the scale.
At the end of the project I was challenged to display the content I produced on a table and I had to communicate my ideas by using presentation boards. At this point I used the skills I gained during last semesters graphic design module. At the exhibition I showed my portfolio, my sketch models, my final model and I also left a book, which I found very inspirational, on the table.
Communicating my ideas was a big challenge as I produced a lot of content within the module and I had to find a visual language that supports my project. Overall I found that the presentation boards I made were visually engaging but I should have used a simpler color palette to make the design a bit cleaner.
Download Presentation Board
Download Development Presentation Board
Download Journey Map Presentation Board
At the end of the project I had a sketchbook full of drawings that showed the process I went through and the inspiration that leaded to the final result (click here to download the sketchbook).
When I saw my finished project I felt proud about the progress I made and the design I created. I made mistakes and learned a lot but in my opinion I managed to create something that responds to the brief and respects the characteristics of the side, which was very important for me.