ALT Drag versus Copy, Paste (three week project)

 Assignment brief:             

 Appropriate the mechanics of a ready-made and generate geometry that takes advantage of the multiple.

Your model must be based on an original that you physically have in-hand. Both the original and the duplicate will be presented together. 

“When it costs you the same amount of manufacturing effort to make advanced robotic parts as it does to manufacture a paperweight, that really changes things in a profound way.” – Dr. Hod Lipson

Learning outcomes:         

 Students will use modeling skills obtained through previous exercises to model an exact copy of a “found” 

piece of fashion jewelry. Students will have better understanding of the pros and cons of a digital workflow by 

duplicating an existing piece of jewelry.

 Skills list:                  

 Advanced Rhino modeling techniques.

 Utilize generative geometry tools to create wearable work. 

  Think modular parts to solve design/wear-ability problems.  

Concept:              

Duplicate and iterate a modular, wearable piece.

Research:             

Do market research by visiting the jewelry section of H&M, Madewell and The Limited.  Find your source

object.  Measure and model using your calipers. Consider stretch bracelets or stacking pieces.

Questions:

How does ownership play a role in production? 

What impact does fashion jewelry have on one-of-a-kind work?

How can symmetry solve wear-ability issues??

What role does identity play in your piece?

What role does ownership play in copying and pre-made piece.

 Expectations:         

 Model a copy of found piece of jewelry. Layout drawings are expected.  All layout drawings should be printed in

full color on 8.5 x 11 paper and turned in on the day the project is due.