Esquisse 3

Model_01:
After cutting out the hexagonal shape, a series of consecutive folding followed. The model seemed okay then but it was hard for the 'legs' to keep locked together (the locking mechanism planned earlier didn't turn out well), so I added a 'belt' to keep it all more secure. The way this model reflects the Fibonacci sequence is found on the visible faces of the legs, which form the sequence of 5:3 and then reversed back to 5:3 (10mm-6mm-10mm-6mm). Also, the angles of the leg sections spiral in a fibonacci way but then reverse in sequence halfway down.




Model_02:
Very similar to Model_01, except for the way it is folded. However all of the visible faces of the legs are 10mm, but the way they are angled after every downward section increases (refer to 3d model). The sequence i was going for was 1-2-3-5. (Meaning the angle between 2nd and 3rd face is twice as much as the angle between 1st and 2nd face, and so on)




Model_03:
This one was particularly harder and longer to produce than the others... because of its small size (only printed the outline on A3 paper). A series of folds resulted in an octopus-like shape. Then the 'legs' all folded downwards and a cylinder was strategically inserted in the legs to help the whole shape end up in a cylindrical form. This inserted cylinder allowed one less locking system. In the end the model looked slightly puffier than the Solidworks version, so i added a 'belt' as seen on the 4th image, to keep everything together.

Each 'spike' varies in vertical size. The sequence from top to bottom is 3-5-5-3. The same sequence applies to the distance outward of each spike.





These are the modified versions of the Initial 3d interpretations, to end up with more straight lines and become more accurate to what the final paper-made models can look like exactly. This also allowed me to easily plan for the models to be joined with locking mechanisms only and no glues, fixatives, etc.





These were my initial 3d interpretations...





Inspirational pine cone.

Esquisse 2

Esquisse 2

First came 5 rectangular shapes with slots that joined perpendicularly with another 5 same shapes, which formed a grid.

Then I placed tubes (made from rectangular pieces of paper) into each of the 'rooms'.

Once all of them were filled I decided to secure the pieces by connecting them together with more slotted rectangular shapes.

Nice paper heart..

This is a really interesting model of a heart made from gears. Watching it move is a marvel by itself, but then i found out that it was made from paper (or card).

Here's the link to the video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70dKZjP4NOo

Esquisse 01

Cube 02:

The second attempt for a cube, consists of 12 rectangular pieces of paper. It only needed to consist of 7 or 8 pieces, but i decided to add a layer on top of each side to end up with 2 layers for every side. This improved strength and allowed the pieces to lock with each other more securely. No extra cutting was required to produce the cube.

Cube 01:

This cube was inspired by a national symbol of Malaysia called a 'ketupat', which is made from interweaved leaves and is used as a decorative thing to store rice inside it. However i'm pretty sure this type of weaving can be seen everywhere besides that.

This model consists of 9 strips of paper,  that weave and form a secure shape. The ends of the strips are fastened by inserting one end to the other end's slot. Then the 'wings' of the inserted end are opened to keep it from exiting the slot.

Sphere:

This one is made from a total set of 6 square papers, each folded in such a way to create a + shape. These + shapes can then join with one another (one 'short arm' inserts into another arm). A lot of other combinations and final shapes can be created from these + shapes.  The good thing about this one is that it requires no cutting.

I first came to know of this 'plus' shape when i was very young, my brother taught me how to make a man out of origami. it involved 2 'plus' shapes modified slightly and joined.

Pyramid:

This model consists of 3 pieces of paper, one square and 2 smaller rectangles. The square is folded to form the pyramid body and the 2 rectangles are used to form the base.

The base then attaches to the body by a series of interlocking flaps. Finally one flap from the body is slotted into the base to secure it tighter.

Be4U (Task 1)

Sketches from NGV