Fractal growth patterns emulated to grow table.
Fractal Table II is the evolutionary next step of Fractal Table I which was introduced to the public in Milan 2008. It takes functional needs, such as stability and usability, into account.
Fractal Table II by Platform is a result of studies into fractal growth patterns that can be found in nature and which can be described with mathematical algorithms. Per definition a fractal is a fragmented geometric shape that can be split into parts, each of which is (at least approximately) a reduced-size copy of the whole, a property called self-similarity.
The fascination for us as designers lies in the objects — grown and organic nature but also in its structured and mathematical quality. Both in terms of size and complexity Fractal Table pushes the manufacturing process to its limits.
Fractal Table is produced by Materialise as a single piece SLA in epoxy resin. Its dimensions in cm are: L98 x W61 x H42.
Treelike stems grow into smaller branches until they get very dense towards the top to form a quasi-surface. The structure starts quite unorganized at the bottom and gets progressively organized till it ends in a regular grid, thus a progression from an approximate fractal to a fractal with exact self similarity. To achieve this result different CAD software, both for nurbs modeling and polygon modeling, was used.
Platform was founded in 2007 by Gernot Oberfell (1975) and Jan Wertel (1976).
They share a strong interest in new technologies and processes and at an early stage in their careers discovered the possibilities of computer aided design. Software is not just used as an everyday tool, but becomes through experimentation a source of inspiration, and helps discovering new and exciting form languages. Their work combines these experiments with the logic and beauty of organic forms and the reality of product design: the right use of materials, production processes and ergonomics.
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Kate MccGwire and the Art of Burning Paper
London based artist Kate MccGwire and winner of the 2008 Heart of Glass award recently had a show at Art Chicago 2009 that included her work entitled Insular, shown below.
I can only assume that Kate used a laser cutter to create the works or she is incredibly patient.
It is always great to see an artist’s use of materials whereby function can take a back seat to aesthetics and more obscure meaning. This can always feed into the design process to create objects that can have layered meanings and uses.
via pan-dan
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With diffuser based on the labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral in France.
Chris Niederer AKA RandomWalkDesign, a Brooklyn based acrchitect and designer has released a beautiful lamp that pays homage to the labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral in France.
The Labyrinth pendant lamp shade is made from laser-cut acrylic and felt. Etched onto the bottom diffuser is an image of the famous labyrinth, this will cast an image of the labyrinth onto whatever is below it. Great for over a dining room table, or wherever a soft meditative light is needed.
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Palette Industries Gets Philosophical.
Calgary based multidisciplinary design firm Palette Industries have developed a number of interesting designs using text as both structure and decoration, in a similar vein to Alan Chao’s Ponoko delivered Type Coasters and Shapeways CreatorRingpoem or Lightpoem which allows for a customized message to be produced on the product.
Quoting from the prolific writer Albert Camus, the Camus lamp is a manifestation of the dualisms of life. A beacon for the human experience the lamp is constructed to be a humble exterior shell teaming with chaotic self reflection. As light penetrates through the voids of the text, it becomes a symbol of the juxtaposition of our own internal concepts of existence and the ones we attempt to maintain on the surface.
Continuing the exploration of typography as a means of decoration and structure (Dharma Lounge) the Camus floor lamp creates situations where the participant is embraced by the possibilities of creating a relationship with the object through denotative and connotative ideals.
Sounds heavy but looks great. There are some plans in the pipelines to make the Dharma Lounge customizable in the future with both text and colours. Looking forward to reading the results
Palette Industries are Ian Campana, Nathan Tremblay and Samuel Ho who we previously mentioned as part of the Tattooed Steel post.
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by Tattoo Artist Scott Campbell
Brooklyn based Scott Campbell of Saved Tattoo has recently showed his work at the O.H.W.O.W. gallery in Miami, FL. in an exhibition called Make It Rain.
One of the highlights of the exhibition is a series of laser-cut etchings, each on a stack of $1 bills.
Scott Campbell was born and raised in a fishing camp, perched alongside a muddy bayou in rural Louisiana. With a clever knack for drawing and a fondness of stories, he began his career by doing illustration and assistant editing. Curiosity soon led him to experiment with tattooing and his immediate mastery of the art was undeniable. After a subsequent 18 month stint in Spain honing his craft, he packed up his skills and his tattoo machines and traveled for the next 5 years taking inspiration from the art and folklore of tattoo cultures all over the world.
Also check out Mama Tried for more wicked products like hand tattooed leather upholstered chair, laser etched skateboards and laser cut books.
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Product designer Josh Jakus develops functional items directly from a single, unadulterated material. He approaches his work with “a rigorous design efficiency that strives to get the most impact out of the fewest moves.” The current range consists of flat-pack accessories all made from recycled industrial excess.
I think photographer Aya Brackett really captured and complimented the work. Minimalism can often be cold and stark, but both the products and images effectively and efficiently fulfill their functions with a warm simplicity.
All of the products featured above are available for purchase at Elsewares.com.
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Jonathan Ive has blamed the rise of rapid prototyping for distancing designers from the physical design process.
Speaking to Design Week at last week’s premiere of Gary Hustwit’s film Objectified, Ive expressed nostalgia for the days before rapid prototyping.
‘When we started out we made all our own models. Just pressing “print” is an obstacle to designers being close to the materials and the object. There is a lot of lousy design,’ he said.
Ive also attributed the ‘awful arbitrariness of form’ to technological advances on electronic products.
‘Form being divorced from a product’s function is a huge and incredible challenge for design,’ said Apple’s senior vice-president of industrial design.
Meanwhile Marc Newson attacked the use of focus groups in developing products, branding them “ridiculous” and claiming that he lacks faith “in consumer’s ability to know what they want”. Also saying “Democratisation ultimately pollutes design”.
Although there is validity for what Ive is saying in so much can be learnt through touch, both he and Marc are talking from a privileged viewpoint where they have instant access to tools of prototyping and production. This, along with the power to realize their designs through their weight in the industry is a rare opportunity, to deny that access, and even input to others is a kinda egotistical.
via Design Week
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Pumping out approx 4000 prototypes a year…..
A video on Youtube that has been bouncing around the web for a month now features an excerpt from the SolidWorks World 2009 Tuesday general session, SolidWorks founder Jon Hirsctick visits with Sony/Ericsson in Sweden and discusses their use of rapid prototyping technologies on a day to day basis, check it out here.
Ok, so engineers are not known for their charm and social interaction but Jon takes awkward conversation to a new level as he drills the design and engineering team at Sony/Ericsson on how many prototypes they produce and how it has changed over the years.
Perhaps Sony are about to release a Stormtrooper headset as Magnus at the 1.22 minute point seems to be modeling up a helmet (or maybe it is about product confidentiality) but the hand scrawled sign on his desk “S**t happens when you drill naked” at the 1:59 point is a very nice touch.
Don’t forget the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package might get you a position with Magnus modeling the next generation mobile phones and Stormtrooper helmets..
via 3DSystems Blog
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An alternative to Polystyrene Foam made using Fungi and Agricultural Waste
Ecovative Design, based in Troy, NY have deevloped a process for making an alternative to expanded polystyrene foam using fungi and agricultural waste. Their two products include Acorn (compostable packaging material), and Greensulate (organic insulation material). Replacing fundamentally unsustainable plastic and synthetic products with natural composites that perform just as well as the current products, at a lower cost to both the user and the environment.
The material may be a little coarse at the moment for your foam product prototypes, but I would be keen to see the end of polystyrene and the noxious fumes released as the foam hits the hot-wire.
via Melodies in Marketing
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Obama and the G20 crew step aside.
SolidWorks (3D modeling package) has launched a ‘SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package’ program to assist out of work engineers. The package includes a free downloadable 90 day version of the SolidWorks Student Design Kit including eDrawings and access to the customer portal, access to Solid Professor training materials and a free opportunity at achieving the Certified SolidWorks Associate certification. Keep in mind, the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package is currently only available to those in the United States and Canada;
Apparently they are looking to roll it out beyond the North American shores..
so, at the end of the 90-day trial, you can also get certified by taking the free Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam. The well-recognized CSWA certification documents your SolidWorks skills for prospective employers. That’s important because you get free access to Aerotek, the number one online source of design and engineering jobs that require SolidWorks experience.
Download here….and good luck.
via http://www.develop3d.com/
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