Precedents

Tensegrity Structure

I like how the tensegrity structures make you think twice about how they work.

Modern Plant Pots

I like how this planter looks like a planter in a planter and emphasizes negative space. I think it gives an interesting effect

Parentesi 50 by Flos

I like the minimal and simplistic design of Flos's Parentesi 50 light.

Project Statement

I will use different mediums to make planters/desk organizers out of laser-cut plywood, exploring tensegrity. I will use these to help design the final products for my business.

5 Day Design Marathon Timeline

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Day 0

Midreview Day

I will make a 2 dimensional tensegrity structure and just expirament.

I will make the first tensegrity planter

I will make the first tensegrity desk organizer

I will iterate the planter

I will re-iterate the desk organizer

Sketches

Prototype 1

Prototype 2

Prototype 3

1) The best way to make it 3D using the laser cutter - I was thinking of making cross-section layers and gluing the layers together

2) How to attach the arms to the base and top

Seeking feedback on: