1. Week 01¶
This week, I created a 3D object using the laser cutter, with cardboard as the recommended material for prototyping. I could choose between two options: I chose option one. I designed a press-fit build kit with at least five interlocking pieces. I then assembled something using my kit and took a photo. In my design, I could either use a single shape or explore multiple shapes (three to four) within the kit.
2D and 3D relationships¶
The idea and inspiration for this assignment (laser cutted parts and making from them 3Dimensional object)came from Joseph Albers’s art works, picture 1,
then I was thinking about destijl movement and how Piet Mondrian worked with colours.The same philosophy Mondrian expressed in 2D later transformed into 3D forms in architecture and product design. (for example Rietveld’s chair) so express the same philosophy for spatial experience
(Details from No. VI / Composition No.II by Piet Mondrian, 1920; Contra-Construction Project (Axonometric) by Theo van Doesburg, 1923; Broadway Boogie Woogie by Piet Mondrian, 1942-43),
and third thing I was exploring is ornaments in Armenian carpets,
I decided to take part of ornaments, laser cut it and have a combination of them to translate 2d ornaments to 3D.
I think this kind of transformation we can find in other art works, as well as teaching art history and styles in art, design and architecture.
Gallery¶
How can your press-fit be utilized in education? How could other teachers use it?
“I think it could be used to introduce art history. Maybe teachers can use this concept to explain that sometimes art styles are born in fine arts and then move into architecture and product design. For example, Cubism has its representation in architecture as well.”
What has been your experience with Project-Based Learning (PBL) or Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in the past? What were the main challenges? How can digital fabrication support these learning approaches?
We were making small research projects about our local environment and creating ecological posters about the issues as a form of problem-based learning.
Digital fabrication can strongly support these learning approaches. It provides tangible ways for students to prototype, test, and iterate their ideas. Tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and design software make abstract concepts more concrete and allow students to experience the full cycle of creation — from idea to finished product. It also encourages interdisciplinary thinking, combining art, technology, engineering, and design.
When organizing digital fabrication activities with kids, what aspects should be prepared beforehand? What aspects can be improvised? preparing the materials, testing the machines (like laser cutters or vinyl cutters), checking all safety procedures, and designing clear, simple instructions or examples to guide students. it’s important to plan the basic structure of the activity, timing and goals. I think improvisation part will be very different according to the group needs, so one time it will be usefull giving extra challenges to fast learners, finding creative solutions if technical issues arise. For creative ones i can also allow to improvise parts of their designs to encourage creativity and ownership of their projects.