INDN 252 Design Physiology
PROJECT 1
EXPERIMENT 1B:
PROTOTYPING PHYSIOLOGY 30%
Precise measurement and recording of the mechanics of your body to produce design prototypes. This experiment explores the human body’s anatomy and movement through observation, measurement and prototyping. Methods: photography, measurement, graphics, digital modelling, digital printing ‐ Due 30% 9th Aug
TASK Experiment 1B requires you to prototype your selected body part from experiment 1A. This will focus on interpreting and replicating (not formally reproducing) the mechanics of movement and control. Typically you will be concentrating on bone structure, joints, and the mechanics of moving these. You will first need to work with your peers in developing methods to accurately measure and record your physiology. The aim of the experiment is to comprehend the complexity, beauty and physiology of the human body through measurement, analysis and prototyping. The attributes of the selected part are required to be prototyped to a high level of technical functionality particular to bone/muscle/tendon attachment and pivot/bearing points and performance. This authenticity is relative to measurements from your body, its range of movement and related mechanisms to limit movement. The prototype should be both a highly considered design composition and exact in performance. The method of making will require transfer of measurements to solid‐works and the creation of parts suitable to be made on the schools rapid prototyping machine. These parts should include your own designs for bearings/pivots/connections. Spans between joints may be reproduced with functional but simple materials such as small diameter tube, and muscle with rubber or springs. Dependant on the size of your selected body part you may need to scale the model, please use established scales i.e. 1:2. Images that accompany your presentation must be of a high quality and demonstrate the use of graphics and data as a persuasive method of communication. Main Issues to Consider: The method of gaining measurements The accuracy and general validity of the measurements. The complexity of biological structure/tissue and mechanics The relationship between body position, movement and strength Percentile measurements/movement relative to others Understanding the level of sensitivity required in prototyping Perceptions of the body compared to quantified measurements Feelings related to revealing/measuring your body The use of graphics and data as a persuasive method of communication Method of representing 3d information in a 2d format Assessment Criteria: • Accuracy and general validity of the measurements • Effective recording, analysis, categorising and translation of data • Craft in composition, digital translation and dynamic prototyping • Representation of 3d information in a 2d format.
Provisional time line: • Week one ‐ measure and document you selected part including range of movement, leverage and tension. Determine the bone/muscle/tendon attachment points and pivot/bearing type and performance. Develop concept. • Week two ‐ translate your recordings and concept into a digital file capable of being viewed by your tutor before they are sent for production. A folder for rapid prototyping will be provided, remember the manufacture of components may take several days. Assemble and test your components and concept. • Week three ‐ build your prototype. Refine your composition and presentation. • Note: as you will be using digital printing, project management and planning is essential.
PRESENTATION Due Tue 9th Aug. Place and time to communicated at the lecture. • A fully functional prototype (including rapid prototyped components, scaled if required, please consult your tutor). • A series of photographs communicating the design physiology/range of movement etc of your prototype. • A series of annotated development images/graphics and photographs. These must show how you gained and developed your data. The presentations will review directly from your tumblr page.