Tape measure.
The design process begins..
I listed all the different ways I could transform the tape measure. I decided to work from the outside in, in other words, I focused on manipulating the packaging and looking at the simple form and composition of the object.
[insert sketch]
I then began with looking at the packaging itself and defacing it by scratching into it and piercing holes.
I listed all the different ways I could transform the tape measure. I decided to work from the outside in, in other words, I focused on manipulating the packaging and looking at the simple form and composition of the object.
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| I have fiddled about with the basic form of the tape measure 'the circle'. As the tape measure is formed of different sized layers of circles, I decided to continue this concept repetitively. I had chosen to use four main colours (red,blue, green, and yellow) to give a colourful aesthetic, which reflects part of my previous project. |
[insert sketch]
I then began with looking at the packaging itself and defacing it by scratching into it and piercing holes.
From here I progressed onto looking inside the package and exaggerating the form of that by filling it with water. During this time I really wanted to get to know the object I was working with so I could see the the many potentials of the tape measure.
After I filled the package with water, condensation occurred and lovely patterns started to form on the plastic.
This process inspired me to start thinking about creating a structure where there would be an 'air layer' in between the material of the structure and a glass outer layer.
From drawing this sketch, it led me to think about how the element of water could be integrated within a structure, whilst using the main form of a tape measure (including both the tape and the casing for the tape).
After looking at the different compositions I decided to view my structure as an installation piece. This could potentially integrate the water cycle. For example, every 20 minutes the facade of the structure would show the different processes such as liquid water, ice, thawing of ice, condensation etc.
After I filled the package with water, condensation occurred and lovely patterns started to form on the plastic.
This process inspired me to start thinking about creating a structure where there would be an 'air layer' in between the material of the structure and a glass outer layer.
From drawing this sketch, it led me to think about how the element of water could be integrated within a structure, whilst using the main form of a tape measure (including both the tape and the casing for the tape).
After looking at the different compositions I decided to view my structure as an installation piece. This could potentially integrate the water cycle. For example, every 20 minutes the facade of the structure would show the different processes such as liquid water, ice, thawing of ice, condensation etc.
I then listed all the ways I could use the tape from the tape measure. I feel that as I continue this manipulation process, more structures appear within the forms I have made.
The processes below show the 'wrapping & tangling' process. After creating the forms, I then photoshopped out the background so I could get a clearer perspective on the raw form of the tape.
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