Thursday 24th May 2012 24.05.2012
Orthographic Drawing...
This drawing is inaccurate because I have since made changes to its design..
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Monday, 14 May 2012
Friday 11th May 2012 11.05.2012
Success Criteria :-)
Tell me about your day..
Tell me about your day..
- What did you do today?
Today I started on the orthographic drawing of my final flower box. I have chosen a feature from the flower box I referred to as ‘Picture 1’ in my previous post, and another from the steel sectioned flower box with the side cross-hatching and spiral detail which I referred to as ‘Picture 3’. I have combined the two to create an ‘L’ shaped flower box similar to ‘Picture 1’ in my previous post, only with a cross-hatching detail along the side (which I copied from ‘Picture 3’). I also used the same spiralled corners as in ‘Picture 3’ on my final flower box. I hope to finish the drawing soon.
- What have you learnt?
I have learnt that there is more than just one type of drawing (the orthographic) when planning your design, however, I still find this the easiest to draw and follow. I have also learnt that painting an intense, detailed design on a table, electrical pathway box, brick-wall or outdoor table, effectively deters and discourages tagging.
- What is evidence to this?
Evidence would be the blog I am continually updating but haven’t for a while-erkkk. Evidence would also be the incomplete orthographic drawing I am currently working on and my design technology exercise book.
Thursday, 3 May 2012
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Design Technology 1.3.2012
Design Opportunity: Grounded flower/planter boxes.
TASK: Search for pictures of different flower boxes. You may not like every aspect of the flowerbox, but a certain feature. Copy and paste these images onto a word document and under every image explain which feature of each picture you like.
1) (Picture above)
LIKE: I like the colour of the wood and how it fits into a corner. Also, this box is more likely to be appreciated as a flower box, because it's attatched to a seat- useful.
DISLIKE: The circular knobs on each corner where the sides of the planter box meet. I think the boxes should be bigger. It's more a seat than a flowerbox, reminds me of park benches- not much room for flowers!
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2) (Picture below)
LIKE: Colour of wood, size and shape of box, also the length of the planter box. I like how it's accessible and easily maintable due to it's height- convenient for weeding, planting, etc etc.
DISLIKE: The legs of the box- look unstable and easy to break. Design doesn’t look so strong. Looks easy to push over, box to narrow for school use.
3) (Picture below)
LIKE: I like the uniqueness of the design. I also like the spirals in the corner, the diagonal lines of the box- something different, and the fact it’s steel. I also like the sections for planting and it's shape. Not too deep, not too shallow, easily accessible from all round and a good height for maintenence.
DISLIKE: Nothing, I really like the design, size, shape, colour and material.
IT'S GREAT! :-) Fave design..
4) (Picture below)
LIKE: Colour of wood, neatness of design.
DISLIKE: Flimsy design, the sides don’t look very strong. A little bit deep for it's width and length, both of which are too short for school use. Looks like the box would burst if I filled it with dirt- that or it'd seep through the sides. Looks like a shoe box / washing basket, I don't think it's even a flower box! -.-
5) (Picture below)
LIKE: Shape of the box because it’s round. I also like the simpleness of the design and colour of the wood. Fits well around the trees and blends well with the environment. Neat design, not over the top but not to simple. Looks to be strong and easy to access all round. Great height for maintenance- no bending required, haha.
DISLIKE: Deepness of the box and size- would look better shorter. It’s rather small width wise, and it looks like it would burst due to the way the wood surrounds it.
GREAT DESIGN! :-) Second fave..
6) (Picture below)
LIKE: Good size and simple design. Not to hard to create, can be accessed from all sides of the box. Ideal for school use.
DISLIKE: Looks difficult to access the middle of the box for planting, weeding, etc, etc. I would like it better if it was longer and a bit taller- don't paticularly like the semi-circular wood surrounding the box.
Picture References:
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Picture 6:
http://www.craftster.org/pictures/data/500/Garden_day1.JPG
Pinch and a punch for the first day of the month- No Returns! :-)
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