Constructing Product Forms

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Constructing Product Forms

• Basic Concepts in Datum, Origin, and Measurement

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Observations

• We can easily recognise the product type when the
  RELATIONS and PROPORTIONS of the chunks are
  correct

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Observations

• Minor details can be eliminated without affecting
  our form perception

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Discussion

• If the previous statements are true, what is
  their implication on Styrofoam prototyping for
  form exploration?

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Discussion
Serrated silhouette with few details or simple
silhouette with many details. Details group
together. Internal edges aligned to one or two
directions. Everything snap to an invisible
grid.
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Discussion
Voids are important to composition because they
create contrast. Equally spaced elements, no
matter how different in shape, look similar.
Shades add weight to a composition, thus should
be considered together with formal elements
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Activity Geometrical Form

• Design a very simple form by combining 1 cube, 1
  cubical hollow, 1 cylinders and 1 cylindrical
  hollow. You might give your form a purpose (e.g.
  vase, desk lamp, etc.) but dont let yourself
  drown in the functionality, keep focus on the
  form
• Start by making a 2 blocks composition and then
  fine-tuning the proportion
• The form should be distinctive and good looking
• On one A4 paper, draw at least 6 perspective view
  of your design from different angle, apply colour
  shading to your views, maintain consistence
  between views

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Tactoo rings by Jan Ctvrtnik