Sarah Brodsky: Week 2 Flashlight

Naked Edges

Rendered KeyShot View 1

Rendered KeyShot View 2

My flashlight has been designed to be sustainable and efficient for the rugged and outdoor consumer. I wanted to create something that had a natural look yet still obtained features which allow it to stand out from nature so that it is not easily lost. The overall shape of the flashlight has been designed to be protective of the inner workings of the flashlight so if dropped the flashlight will still remain in tact. 

My flashlight is made of one solid piece so it is not easily disassembled therefore does not fall apart easily. I added toruses within the rhino software to create a grip for the flashlight. I believe my flashlight to be modeled in a way that supports it effectively because the middle of the flashlight has a double support and when lying down is supported on either side by the thicker parts of the material. This middle part which is smaller than the remainder of the flashlight is ergonomic to the user's hand and allows a comfortable grip. 

I chose to use a Cast Iron material for the whole of my flashlight. I chose this material because it can withstand extreme temperatures. This is important because an outdoorsy consumer may near a fire or undergo extreme temperatures. This material protects the inside while also maintaining a cool feel and avoids burning the consumer. The middle piece is made of rubber. I chose to use rubber because it is a material which is easily gripped by the skin and will prevent the flashlight from sliding out of the user's hands. Also the rubber adds an additional cooling effect to the overall temperature of the flashlight as well as provides additional protection. I believe my flashlight to be thoughtful with its' materials, modeling technique and concept.

Final 3D Model Outcome

Final 3D Model Outcome

Final 3D Model Outcome

Christian Edwards: Week 2 Flashlight

My flashlight was inspired by the idea that through out mans history, fire on a stick (torch)  has led the way through the dark. and how can I make a flashlight that brings back that sense of permittivity without compromising the usefulness of a modern day flashlight.  All of our gadgets now a days are shiny and artificial.  This flashlight will humble who ever holds it. 

To achieve this design in Rhino, I used a few different commands.  Once I had traced the line of what shape I wanted, I used the "revolve" command to bring the line to life in 3d form.  For the LED lights inside, I used arrayPolar to bring a 360 degree of lights.  

The material I ended up using was a wood (Black Walnut).  This will feel so natural to anybody who holds it. It also has a beautiful shine.

Christian Edwards: Week 1 Castle

 Pedestrian View Rendered

 Birds-Eye View

Zoomed-In and Composed: Ghosted

This castle is not from the past, but from the future.  I designed a spaceship/spacecastle that reminds me of the international space station along with a zeppelin influence.  I used cylinders, cones, ellipsoids, and a paraboloid.  To create a radial design with my objects, I implemented the "arraypolar" command.  I used rough Aluminum as the material in the final render.

Sarah Brodsky: Week 1 Castle

Birds-Eye View Rendered

Zoomed In and Composed Ghosted

Pedestrian View Rendered

Marble

My castle was originally influenced by Greek Columned Temples. This is shown through the cylinders which support each level of the floating figure. Mushrooms became a quick focus when using the ArrayPolar command. When using this command the influence of mushrooms became very apparent.

Modeling techniques used within this piece include 3-D joining and the Array Polar command. Shapes used within the piece include paraboloids, cylinders, ellipsoids and toruses. To create the stairs I individually stacked ellipsoids on top of one another to create a staircase.Further, I made several levels and created stairs to create ease for pedestrians traveling among the heavenly structure. 

My castle is made of marble. I chose to use this material because it is traditional to Greek Columned Temples. Marble is also a sturdy and attractive material that I believe complements the idea of this heavenly castle.