PROJECT 2
DESIGN PHYSIOLOGY
INDN 252
THE SECOND SKIN
The application of physiology in the design of new anatomy. Project two builds upon Project one and challenges you to apply a physiological design approach to creating your own new anatomy. In Exp 2A you will define and propose an idea, leading to Exp 2B where you will engage in developing this as a fully functioning physiology inspired object. A tumblr site must be utilised by each student throughout project 2 and the experiments to document, comment and present your approach see (http://www.tumblr.com/ ) This project explores the application of design physiology in the design and development of new anatomy. You will be required to re-interpret anatomy as a product (this could be a functional device or aesthetic enhancement), utilising experience from your earlier experiments (Project 1). The design challenge is to remove and/or add new anatomy to your body. To effectively test your concept you will be required to build a fully functioning and accurately feeling test rig leading to your final composition. You will be designing both the object and method of testing to substantiate your hypothesis. This will include the development of relevant scenarios and placement within applicable environments. As INDN 252 has students from a range of courses bring your specific discipline to the fore.
EXPERIMENT 2A:
CONCEPT, METHOD & PROPOSAL 10%
Read through the brief for the ‘the second skin’ and develop a subject or area of interest that shows potential for a design inquiry. Limitations exist on what may be attainable in the timeframe including the technologies and methods. Record your ideas as notes, photos and sketches (note: photos must be of only you and your classmates). Think of where your design interest’s lie, rather than trying to solve a problem look past this to the relationship between body and material - physiology and artefact - people and activity. Select carefully and avoid ‘cognitive heavy - technology’, pragmatism and assumed or simplistic problems. Endeavour to find an opportunity for experimentation that allows conceptual thinking, rigorous process, digital making and use of your rich imagination.
SUBMIT: TUESDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 9:30AM - FROM YOUR TUMBLR Submit a design proposal for ‘the second skin’ communicating your first ideas and proposed methods; this may consist of images, sketches, text etc and must demonstrate design language and ‘stand alone’ communication rather than just showing ‘googled images’. Guides: • Situation, is it an existing product or an conceptual experiment • Interaction and site, how may it connect with the body • Method, what direction will you take to get started Main issues to consider: • Capability of context, examination and experimentation to reveal information • Relevance and potential of dynamic products • The interrelationship between performance requirements and aesthetic desires. Assessment Criteria: • Application of Design physiology (Is it human focused) • Craft in communication of ideas (i.e. graphics, composition, imagery)
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Project 2 - INDN 252 Design Physiology 2011
EXPERIMENT 2B:
THE SECOND SKIN 35%
The application of physiology in the design of new anatomy.
PROCEDURE Refine your proposal from Exp 2A. You may need to further your investigation, or start over to clearly specify which particular areas you wish to concentrate on. Make sure that you are able to evaluate and test your ideas with the facilities and time available, be careful not to select a simplistic or massively complex object or interaction. To physically evaluate a broad range of ideas you will need to develop methods of quickly mocking-up your designs, this may require alginate/plaster casting and scanning to model your physiology as a site prior to any intervention. Wherever possible produce working prototypes to reduce the amount of speculation and assumption. Record the testing and evaluation method using photographs and video, making sure that you draw defendable conclusions from each test (post this progress on your tumblr). Develop your concept and progressively digitise the design. The final outcome must be 3D printed although you may add contextual or structural materials as in project 1b. Evaluation: Throughout your design process you will be carrying out evaluations of your various design ideas to prove or disprove their value. This progress is required at every studio session. Your final design must be rigorously evaluated to substantiate, value and ascertain what you have achieved. Your final outcome must be fully functional (talk over this with your tutor) and tactilely accurate.
SUBMIT: FRIDAY 14TH OCTOBER 9:30AM Final Design Presentation: Present from your Tumblr site (TBA) Present working prototypes, methods of testing and related conclusions. 1. Fully functional tactile model/exploration/range of experiments 2. Documentary defence: Duration 2-3 minutes. Main issues to consider: • • • • • • •
Physiology as a design methodology Potential for design physiology to explore, inform and improve architecture and design. Method of defining the scope of the study. The interrelationship between ergonomic considerations and aesthetic desires. Limitations of physical testing methods. Methods of collecting and analysing information. Validity and accuracy of the proposed methods
Assessment Criteria: 1. Understanding of situation/product/environment in human working relationship 2. Methodology for landmark/site measurement, testing and evaluation 3. Fully functional conclusion and potential for further research 4. Communication in presentation and sensitivity in images
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Project 2 - INDN 252 Design Physiology 2011