Xu_Folio

FOLIO Yuan XU

CONTENTS

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Publisher: Isi books Published Date of publication: March 26, 2023 Language: English Paperback: 19 pages Contact details: +61 450000000

Part A: Ideation Introduction Scenario References Experimentation

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Part B: Design Design concept Design precedents Developing the Design Detailing the Design Situating the Design Attaching the Design

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Part C: Communication Designing the posters Reflective practice

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Part D: Conclusion Conclusion List of figures Bibliography Appendices

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INTRODUCTION

The Folio is all about star ting from the goddess I chose, which is Persephone, and using AI tools to assist exploration, understanding the story of that god, and designing devices about that story, , and finally making 7 posters.

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01. Proserpine, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1821-1882, Tate Modern Art Gallery, London

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SCENARIO ABOUT PERSEPHONE Persephone, also known as Kore, meaning maiden, was the goddess of spring in Greek mythology and the queen of the underworld, who was believed to be a symbol of death and rebirth. She was worshipped with her mother in the mystery of Eleussis.

PART A: IDEATION

Persephone was the beautiful and gentle daughter of Demeter, the goddess of harvest, and Zeus. One day, while she and her ladies were gathering flowers in the meadows of Nicene, Hades was amazed by her, and in Persephone, attracted by the blooming flowers, walked away alone, the ground suddenly opened beneath her feet, and Hades, in his four-horse golden chariot, with all his might and majesty, appeared before her, and carried her away to the underworld, There she was forced to become the Queen of Death.

When Demeter learned of her daughter's disappearance, she was overwhelmed with grief and anger. Her emotions made her forget her duties. The crops had withered and died. She held the torch in the world looking for his daughter, aimless for nine days and nine nights.

With the help of the wise sun god Helios, Demeter learned of Persephone's whereabouts and at this point learned of Zeus's conspiracy to kidnap her daughter. She refused to allow anything

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to grow and demanded that she be released from Hades' cruel control until Persephone was returned to her.

Zeus agreed, and Persephone returned to her mother, but because Persephone had tasted the fruit of the underworld , a few pomegranate seeds, having tasted the fruit of the Underworld she had to spend four months of the year in the underworld, and the rest of the time on the surface with Demeter.

Whenever Persephone went to live with her mother on Mount Olympus, the land would once again become fertile and fruitful. Her Demeter of grief as she returned to the ground withered the crops. Persephone's story symbolizes the cycle of winter and spring, the cycle of death and rebirth. Starting from scratch , grow out of nothing has also become my design philosophy.

Part A: Ideation - Scenario

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EXPLORE AND COMMUNICATE WITH CHATGPT Is there a hidden meaning behind the stories of each god in Greek mythology?

Text by ChatGPT:

Yes, the story of every god in Greek mythology has hidden meanings and symbolism behind it. These stories often convey deeper philosophical and cultural values as well as stories of divine adventure and love.

For example, Zeus was one of the most important gods in Greek mythology.

He was regarded as the supreme god over all things. His stories include his battles with other gods, his love relationships with the goddesses, his anger and compassion. Underlying these stories is the human quest for power and control, and meditation on values such as love, morality and responsibility.

Similarly, the story of Aphrodite contains many symbolic meanings. She is the embodiment of beauty, representing love, beauty and desire, but also symbolizing the prosperity and growth of life. Her story expresses the pursuit of love and beauty, as well as people's reverence for life force and the power of nature.

All in all, the stories of each god in Greek mythology are meaningful. They reflect the beliefs and culture of the ancient Greeks, but also enlighten us to think about life, love, responsibility and human destiny.

Please tell Persephone's story in 100-200 words.

Text by ChatGPT:

Persephone, the daughter of the harvest goddess Demeter, was abducted by Hades, the god of the underworld, while she was picking flowers in a field. Hades had fallen in love with her at first sight and took her to the underworld to be his wife. Demeter was devastated by her daughter's disappearance and searched the world for her, neglecting her duties as the goddess of agriculture and causing a great famine.

Eventually, Helios, the sun god, revealed Persephone's whereabouts to Demeter, and she demanded that Zeus, the king of the gods, intervene and return her daughter to her. Zeus agreed to the request, but since Persephone had eaten pomegranate seeds while in the underworld, she was bound to spend a third of the year with Hades, as his queen.

Thus, Persephone became the goddess of the underworld and of the cycle of the seasons, spending half of the year with Hades in the underworld and the other half with Demeter on earth. The story of Persephone is often interpreted as a metaphor for the changing of the seasons, with her time in the underworld representing the winter months and her return to earth bringing spring and renewal.

If you gave Persephone some keywords, which ones would you set?

Text by ChatGPT:

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Part A: Ideation - Scenario

Here are some keywords I've set up for Persephone: 1. The cycle of winter and spring 2. Death and regeneration 3. Mother-daughter love 4. Seduction and loss 5. Underworld and Hades 6. Freedom and bondage 7. Secrets and lies 8. Self-discovery and growth 9. Natural cycles and seasonal changes 10. The charm of myth and legend Can you tell me why there's temptation and loss?

Text by ChatGPT:

In Persephone's story, while she was picking flowers in the garden, Hades appeared and was so attracted by her beauty and purity that he decided to take her to the under world to become his wife. This can be seen as Persephone being tempted and falling into a lost situation as she is forced to leave her family and friends and taken to a completely unfamiliar place.

In addition, Persephone is bound to Hades in the underworld and cannot leave the underworld unless she spends three months a year as the wife of Hades.

This bondage can be seen as Persephone falling into a state of disorientation because she is not free to choose her own life and destiny. However, Persephone eventually manages to regain her freedom through the efforts of her mother, Demeter, and in the process, she also grows and discovers her strength and will.

We m e n t i o n e d t h e k e y w o r d s f o r Persephone, can you find any fonts that match Persephone or these keywords?

Text by ChatGPT:

1. Pacifico - This handwritten script f o n t h a s a d re a m y, w h i m s i c a l quality that would suit Persephone's feminine and enchanted nature.

2. Adore Calligraphy - Another script font, Adore Calligraphy has a delicate, ethereal feel that would complement Persephone's story and the natural world.

3. Garamond - A classic serif font, Garamond has a timeless elegance and sophistication that could represent Persephone's allure and mystery.

4. Lust - This modern calligraphy font has a fluid, sensual quality that could convey Persephone's allure and seductive nature.

5. Alethea - This elegant script font has a graceful, flowing quality that would suit Persephone's ethereal and enchanting nature.

6. Bodoni - A classic serif font, Bodoni has a clean, modern look that could represent Persephone's dual roles as both an ancient goddess and a symbol of the changing seasons.

7. Venus Rising - This unique font has a mystical, otherworldly quality that would suit Persephone's story of abduction and transformation.

8. Gabriola - A decorative script font, Gabriola has a fanciful, romantic feel that could capture Persephone's alluring and mysterious nature.

Part A: Ideation - Scenario

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REFERENCES RESEARCH IMAGES FROM INTERNET

02. The Rape of Persephone, Heintz Joseph the Elder, 1595, circa.

06. Marble statue group of Isis- Persephone, Cerberus and Sarapis- Hades, Archeological Museum of Herakleion, Crete

03. The Rape of Proserpina, Nicolas Mignard, 1651

05. The abduction of Persephone-360-350 Β.C, British Museum, London.

In the story of Persephone, one of the main points is the picture of Persephone being robbed by Hades.

The text description of the picture is very detailed and very graphic, which provides inspiration for many artists.

Besides paintings, there are also some sculptures.

04. The Abduction of Proserpine, Alessandro Allori, 1570

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08. The Rape of Prosperpina, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 1621-1622

07. Persephone & Hades., National Museum of Magna Graecia, Reggio Calabria, Imperial Roman

The statues are made of marble, and Persephone holds food representing her power, as well as scepter and other items representing power.

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EXPLORATION OF MIDJOURNEY

Midjourney's exploration began by thinking about typing commands, using key words from my interactions with ChatGPT, as well as her identity and circumstances.

Start with simple commands and work your way up.

09. .The Return of Persephone, Luca Giordano, c. 1705, unknown private collection.

12. Images generated from Midjourney "high detail, Greek, goddess, underworld"

10. The Return of Persephone by Frederick Leighton, 1891, Leeds Art Gallery, West Yorkshire.

11. Proserpine, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1821-1882, Tate Modern Art Gallery, London

These are the pictures of Persephone's return. Her return is full of happy atmosphere, and the mother-daughter relationship between Demeter and

Persephone is revealed, which makes all gods happy. The Persephone with the pomegranate has a vaguely dangerous and disturbing vibe.

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13. Images generated from Midjourney "high detail, Greek, goddess of the underworld, Crops start to grow "

Midjourney prompts: • Underworld queen • high detail, Greek, goddess, underworld • high detail, Greek, goddess of the underworld, Crops start to grow • high detail, Greek, The Queen of the Underworld returns to the earth and everything begins to grow • high detail, Greek, The Queen of the Underworld returns to the earth and everything begins to grow, full body • Greek,The kidnapped goddess, ate a pomegranate, eaten a pomegranate, full body • Greek,The kidnapped goddess, ate a pomegranate, eaten a pomegranate, full body • The Greek goddess persephone and Hades • Greek goddess, The goddess be robbed, In the underground world, Ate a pomegranate, The whole body, Everything grows, high detail Part A: Ideation - References 13

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EXPERIMENTATION

Greek, goddess, be robbed, Standing in the underworld, The whole body, Everything stops growing Pe r s e p h o n e , S y m m e t r i c a l composition, half the queen of the underworld use gold and black , and half Greek goddess use gold and white

IDEA [Starting from scratch , grow out of nothing has also become my design philosophy.]

MODEL

14. Images generated from Midjourney "The Greek goddess persephone and Hades"

My model consists of two systems, bone and skin. I am inspired by the return of Persephone, after the change of winter to spring, all things grow. The design of

Skin expresses a kind of snow. The design is a device for rising movement, and the part of Bone is a grain, which breaks the ground when it rises.

MODEL DESIGN CONCEPT

15. Images generated from Midjourney "high detail, Greek, goddess of the underworld, Crops start to grow"

17. Images generated from Midjourney "Greek,The kidnapped goddess, ate a pomegranate, eaten a pomegranate, full body"

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16. Images generated from Midjourney "Greek, goddess, be robbed, Standing in the underworld, The whole body, Everything stops growing, helpless, high detail"

18. Images generated from Midjourney "Persephone, Symmetrical composition, half the queen of the underworld use gold and black , and half Greek goddess use gold and white"

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MODEL MAKING- THE FIRST ILLUSTRACTOR FILE - BONE SYSTEM

MODEL MAKING- THE SECOND ILLUSTRACTOR FILE - BONE SYSTEM

A technical drawing that shows the fabrication components.

In the second test file, I changed the main slot on the panel to one , and I incorporated slots on the sides for the main axis to pass through, and further added grooves for stopping points on top of them.

In addition, I also created additional component parts to test the thickness of the parts.

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MODEL MAKING - THE FIRST ILLUSTRACTOR FILE

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THE SECOND ILLUSTRACTOR FILE - SKIN SYSTEM

The version was made using 2mm cardboard, but I found the whole model very unstable, so I decided to make a few changes: 1） Replace thicker material 2） Replace the two main tracks in the middle with one 3） The side panels need to be perforated

I have created a Skin s y s t e m ov e r l a y i n g t h e model, which simulates the winter season with snow covering the ground. At the same time, the main axis ascends through the central portion, causing the Skin to move up and down, symbolizing emerging from the earth.

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MODEL MAKING - THE SECOND ILLUSTRACTOR FILE

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MODEL MAKING- THE THIRD ILLUSTRACTOR FILE - BONE SYSTEM

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In this stage, the Skin system of the model was tested, the material was found to be too fragile in Figure 24, and the material was changed in Figure 25, and its fit with the model body was tested.

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During the testing process in Figure 27, it was identified that there are still areas that require improvement: 1) The magnitude of the va r i a t i o n s i n t h e Sk i n system is too small and not noticeable enough.

2) The main axis is not stable enough at the each model body stopping points.

To s o l v e t h e s e t w o problems, I added recessed grooves on the side of the model and changed the design of the Skin system.

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THE THIRD ILLUSTRACTOR FILE - SKIN SYSTEM A new baseboard has been fabricated using a screen board material, and the Skin system has been integrated at the bottom of the baseboard to enhance the visual representation of emerging from the earth.

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MODEL MAKING - THE THIRD ILLUSTRACTOR FILE

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This version is the final model, and the changes do address the issues encountered in the previous version.

Figure 30 - The connection between the spindle and the model panel Figure 31 - New skin system

PART B: DESIGN

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DESIGN CONCEPT

FEEDBACK OF THE INITIAL DESIGN CONCEPT This feedback drawing provided by my mentor, Saibal Dutta, has helped me redefine my understanding of the architectural installation and has provided valuable insights into design variations and installation methods.

IDEA [Starting from scrath, grow out of nothing.]

The Idea of the experimentation model was followed in the design of this architectural installation. The inspiration for my architectural installation comes from the Greek myth of Persephone, which is used to explain the changing of the seasons and the cycle of life and death. Persephone's mother, the

agricultural goddess Demeter, stopped the growth of plants when her daughter was kidnapped, and everything revived when her daughter returned. My design for the architectural installation incorporates the initial ascending system, which symbolizes the emergence of plants from the soil.

INITIAL DESIGN CONCEPT

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EMBARKING ON A FRESH DESIGN JOURNEY

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After finalizing the core design idea, I installation as a practical rising device that revisited the story of Persephone. In the could be installed on a tabletop or on the initial design concept, I envisioned the ground.

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In my experimental model, I focused on the emergence of plants after winter. As I embark on this new design, I aspire to delve deeper into the world of plants and seamlessly integrate their essence into

the project. To commence this journey, I have begun exploring various plant species in the vicinity of the campus, seeking inspiration and insights that will shape the foundation of my design.

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DESIGN PRECEDENTS

MORE MODELABLE PLANT EXPLORATION

MOODBOARD Figure 38

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This draft explores some leaf surfaces that I b e g a n e n v i s i o n i n g t h e i n d o o r I envisioned as modelable, resembling atmosphere for the installation. parts that can be assembled. Additionally,

DRAFT OF COMPONENTS AND INSTALLATION METHODS While creating this draft, I explored in my mind the placement of different components, the modes of movement, the types of parts, and the installation methods for the installation.

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The moodboard for the parts and installation methods was one of the most enjoyable aspects of the design process for me. In this particular design iteration,

I also conducted additional research on various devices with different types of motion, which served as a great source of inspiration Part B: Design - Design Precedents 25

DEVELOPING OF DESIGN

LEAF 1.0 In this modeling process, I learned parametric modeling. As a beginner, I learned the tutorial of the first version of the design and understood the structure of grasshopper, but this version of the design did not meet my sketch and expectation.

SKETCH DEVELOPMENT - CONNECTING THE MODEL BODY TO THE SKIN SYSTEM AND THE LIFTING MECHANISM

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GRASSHOPPER FILE - LEAF 2.0

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This draft captures my initial concept for vertical movement. Additionally, a flat the lifting mechanism, where the main panel with a Skin System is incorporated model is placed on a platform capable of on top to conceal the lifting mechanism.

GRASSHOPPER FILE - LEAF 1.0

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1. Start by drawing curves to form a surface and use the Populate Geometry tool to generate evenly distributed random points on the surface. Connect a Number Slider to easily adjust the desired quantity of points.

2. Connect the Voronoi tool to simulate the veins of the leaf, and use the Rectangle tool to select the Voronoi pattern within the leaf shape.

3. Connect the Multipipe tool to give life to the veins and connect a NodeSize to

adjust the thickness of the veins, while selecting circular caps.

4. Use the lines from the initial design page to connect to the Extrude panel and generate the frame of the leaf.

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LEAF 2.0 - LEAF FRAME MAKING PROCESS

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During the initial stage of my design, I embarked on an exploration of plants, which provided me with a clear direction for my design. As I delved into learning Grasshopper, I continuously sought out 28 Part B: Design - Developing of design

LEAF FRAME QUANTITY TEST

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functionalities that suited my design.

Eventually, I found myself drawn to the Voronoi feature, as it effectively simulated the veins of a leaf.

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DETAILING THE DESIGN

ITERATION OF CHASSIS

ATTACH THE LEAF FRAMES TO THE CHASSIIS

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Based on the final desired quantity of leaf panels, I initially incorporated slots on the base plate using an array pattern.

In the second iteration, I deepened the slots to enhance the stability of the leaf panels. In the F65 version, I adjusted

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the slot depth to a more optimal level.

Additionally, considering the installation of screws, I increased the spacing between the slots in this final version to ensure smooth screw placement.

I fabricated screws of appropriate sizes secure attachment of the panels to the and added screw connection points to base. The design enables the leaf panels to the leaf panels, allowing for smooth and be both fixed in place and movable.

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ADD BOTTOM BRACKET

ADD SKIN SYSTEM

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Attach the main model to the bottom bracket

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SITUATING THE DESIGN

ATTACHING THE DESIGN

THE INSTALLATION'S LOCATION ON CAMPUS

INSTALLATION CORE MOVEMENT

In my design, I deliberately chose a specific location on campus that holds a profound connection to the symbolic essence of the Persephone myth. My first choice was the staircase space in the AMDC building, which parallels Persephone's journey from the underworld to the world above, symbolizing transformation and renewal.

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The second major choice was placing the installation in the Sky Garden, a vibrant and dynamic space representing the realm of the living and emergence from darkness.

The abundant natural light illuminates this area, metaphorically portraying Persephone's return to the world of light and growth during springtime.

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The core movement mode of the architectural installation is vertical motion, and I have utilized a hydraulic rod lift to facilitate the movement of my design.

The ascending motion of the leaf brackets through the Skin system creates an uplifting effect that is truly inspiring. Considering the unique nature of gravity, I have opted not to fix the Bone system and hydraulic lift together but have instead added a layer of flat base to enhance stability during the lifting and lowering process.

Furthermore, the presence of students studying and seeking respite in this location aligns with the themes of exhaustion and longing for a change of mood. By introducing my installation in this context, I aim to provide a captivating and immersive experience that offers a fresh perspective, rejuvenation, and inspiration, akin to Persephone's ability to bring forth a new season and vitality.

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By intertwining the chosen location with the essence of the Persephone myth, a deeper connection is forged between the narrative and the viewers, enhancing the overall storytelling impact of my design.

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DESIGNING THE POSTERS Poster 1.1

Poster 1.2 Persephone

Persephone

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PART C: COMMUNICATION

Persephone is a goddess from Greek mythology who was associated with spring, fertility, and the underworld, and is considered a symbol of death and rebirth.

Persephone is the beautiful and gentle daughter of the harvest goddess Demeter and Zeus. One day, while she was out with her companions, the lord of the underworld, Hades, was struck by her beauty. As Persephone was distracted by the sight of a flower, the ground beneath her feet opened up, and Hades appeared before her in his golden chariot pulled by four horses. He abducted her and took her to the underworld, where she was forced to become the queen of the dead.

Demeter, devastated by the loss of her beloved daughter, withdrew the gift of life from the earth. The crops withered, the fields lay fallow, and the world was plunged into darkness and despair. With the help of the wise sun-god, Helios, Demeter discovered Persephone and demanded that she be released from Hades' cruel grasp.

Although her daughter is returned to her, because Persephone tasted the fruits of the Underworld, she must spend four months of the year in the underworld and the rest of the year on the surface with Demeter.

Persephone is a goddess from Greek mythology who was associated with spring, fertility, and the underworld, and is considered a symbol of death and rebirth.

Persephone is the beautiful and gentle daughter of the harv est goddess Demeter and Zeus. One day, while she was out with her companions, the lord of the underworld, Hades, was struck by her beauty. As Persephone was distracted by the sight of a flower, the ground beneath her feet opened up, and Hades appeared before her in his golden chariot pulled by four horses.

He abducted her and took her to the underworld, where she was forced to become the queen of the dead.

Demeter, devastated by the loss of her beloved daughter, withdrew the gift of life from the earth. The crops withered, the fields lay fallow, and the world was plunged into darkness and despair. With the help of the wise sun-god, Helios, Demeter discovered Persephone and demanded that she be released from Hades' cruel grasp. Although her daughter is returned to her, because Persephone tasted the fruits of the Underw orld, she must sp end four months of the year in the underworld and the rest of the year on the surface with Demeter.

INTERPRETATION When Persephone returned to earth to live with her mother on Mount Olympus, the land would once again be fertile and fruitful.

Further into the underworld the land will become barren.

The story of Persephone symbolizes the cycle of winter and spring, the cycle of death and rebirth. My design will be the appearance of crops breaking out in spring and all things growing.

Poster 1 | Scenario

W h e n Pe r s e p h o n e returned to earth to live with her mother on Mount Olympus, the land would once again be fertile and fruitful.

Further into the underworld the land will become barren.

T h e s t o r y o f P e r s e p h o n e symbolizes the cycle of winter and spring, the cycle of death and rebirth. My design will be the appearance of crops breaking out in spring and all things growing.

Poster 1 | Scenario

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Poster 1.3

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Poster 1.4 Persephone

Persephone

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EXTRACT Persephone is a goddess from Greek mythology who was associated with spring, fertility, and the underworld, and is considered a symbol of death and rebirth.

Persephone is the beautiful and gentle daughter of the harvest goddess Demeter and Zeus. One day, while she was out with her companions, the lord of the underworld, Hades, was struck by her beauty. As Persephone was distracted by the sight of a flower, the ground beneath her feet opened up, and Hades appeared before her in his golden chariot pulled by four horses. He abducted her and took her to the underworld, where she was forced to become the queen of the dead.

Demeter, devastated by the loss of her beloved daughter, withdrew the gift of life from the earth. The crops withered, the fields lay fallow, and the world was plunged into darkness and despair.

With the help of the wise sun-god, Helios, Demeter discovered Persephone and demanded that she be released from Hades' cruel grasp. Although her daughter is returned to her, because Persephone tasted the fruits of the Underworld, she must spend four months of the year in the underworld and the rest of the year on the surface with Demeter.

Persephone is a goddess from Greek mythology who was associated with spring, fertility, and the underworld, and is considered a symbol of death and rebirth.

Persephone is the beautiful and gentle daughter of the harvest goddess Demeter and Zeus. One day, while she was out with her companions, the lord of the underworld, Hades, was struck by her beauty. As Persephone was distracted by the sight of a flower, the ground beneath her feet opened up, and Hades appeared before her in his golden chariot pulled by four horses. He abducted her and took her to the underworld, where she was forced to become the queen of the dead.

Demeter, devastated by the loss of her beloved daughter, withdrew the gift of life from the earth. The crops withered, the fields lay fallow, and the world was plunged into darkness and despair. With the help of the wise sun-god, Helios, Demeter discovered Persephone and demanded that she be released from Hades' cruel grasp. Although her daughter is returned to her, because Persephone tasted the fruits of the Underworld, she must spend four months of the year in the underworld and the rest of the year on the surface with Demeter.

INTERPRETATION W he n Pe r s epho ne re t u r ne d to e a r t h to l ive w i t h he r mot he r on Mount Olympus, t he l a nd wou ld o nce again be fer tile and fruitful. Further into the underworld the land will become barren.

The story of Persephone sy mb ol i ze s t he cyc le of winter and spring, the cycle of death and rebirth. My design will be the appearance of crops breaking out in spring and all things growing.

Poster 1 | Scenario

INTERPRETATION

When Persephone returned to earth to live with her mother on Mount Olympus, the land would once again be fertile and fruitful. Further into the underworld the land will become barren.

The story of Persephone symbolizes the cycle of winter and spring, the cycle of death and rebirth. My design will be the appearance of crops breaking out in spring and all things growing.

Poster 1 | Scenario

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INTERPRETATION

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POSTER 1 | SCENARIO

Poster 2.1

For this poster, I used the font that ChatGPT helped me choose to fit Persephone and her story for testing and iteration, and finally chose Garamond series in Poster 1.5 as the final font.

Poster 1.1 - Adore Calligraphy Poster 1.2 - Lust Poster 1.3 - Bodoni Poster 1.4 - Gabriola Poster 1.5 - Garamond

Poster 1.5

Persephone

RESEARCH IMAGES

MIDJOURNEY IMAGES

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EXTRACT Persephone is a goddess from Greek mythology who was associated with spring, fertility, and the underworld, and is considered a symbol of death and rebirth.

Persephone is the beautiful and gentle daughter of the harvest goddess Demeter and Zeus. One day, while she was out with her companions, the lord of the underworld, Hades, was struck by her beauty. As Persephone was distracted by the sight of a flower, the ground beneath her feet opened up, and Hades appeared before her in his golden chariot pulled by four horses. He abducted her and took her to the underworld, where she was forced to become the queen of the dead.

Demeter, devastated by the loss of her beloved daughter, withdrew the gift of life from the earth. The crops withered, the fields lay fallow, and the world was plunged into darkness and despair. With the help of the wise sun-god, Helios, Demeter discovered Persephone and demanded that she be released from Hades' cruel grasp. Although her daughter is returned to her, because Persephone tasted the fruits of the Underworld, she must spend four months of the year in the underworld and the rest of the year on the surface with Demeter.

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INTERPRETATION W h e n Pe r s e p h o n e returned to ear th to live with her mother on Mount Olympus, the land would once again be fertile and fruitful. Further into the underworld the land will become barren.

The story of Persephone symbolizes the cycle of winter and spring, the cycle of death and rebirth. My design will be the appearance of crops breaking out in spring and all things growing.

Research Images:

Midjourney Prompts:

R 1 - T h e R a p e o f Pe r s e p h o n e , Hades, Archeological Museum of Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, 1684–1686, Herakleion, Crete Florence, Luca Giordano

M1 - high detail, Greek, The Queen of the Underworld returns to the earth and everything begins to grow, full body

R2 - The Return of Persephone, by Luca Giordano, 1634-1705

M5 - Greek, goddess, What has been stolen, Standing in the underworld, The whole body, Everything stops growing, helpless, high detail

M2 - The kidnapped goddess, ate a M6 - high detail, Greek, goddess of pomegranate, eaten a pomegranate, the underworld, Crops start to grow full body, Greek M7- high detail, Greek, The Queen M3 - high detail, Greek, goddess, of the Underworld returns to the earth and everything begins to grow underworld

R3 -The Return of Persephone, by Frederic Lord Leighton, 1830–1896, Scarborough, London R4 -Proserpine, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1821-1882, Tate Modern Art Gallery, London

M4 - high detail, Greek, The Queen of the Underworld returns to the earth and everything begins to grow, full body

R5 - Marble statue group of IsisPersephone, Cerberus and Sarapis-

M8 - Persephone, Symmetrical composition, half the queen of the underworld use gold and black , and half Greek goddess use gold and white

Poster 2 | Research

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POSTER 2 | RESEARCH

Poster 1 | Scenario

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Poster 2.1 The poster is divided into left and right parts. The left half is a picture of Persephone found on the Internet, and the right half is a finished picture of

Midjourney exploration, with keywords listed. I added a sequence of numbers starting with [R] and [M] to images so that it would correspond more clearly.

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Poster 2.2

POSTER 3 | STORY DIAGRAMMING

Poster 3.1 RESEARCH IMAGES

MIDJOURNEY IMAGES

Images from the internet

Images generated from Midjourney

R1

M1

Brother

M2

Poster 3.1 After I got teacher's feedback, there are some points for iterative update: 1)How do each of the characters link together?

2)Use different line types and coulours to show relationships between different characters 3) The diagram should convey the allegory 4 ) Ho w d o e s c a n y o u s h o w t h e changing of season in accordance to who Persephone is with? Add seasons are part of diagram will be a good idea.

Father

Zeus The God of thunder Daughter

Husband Wife Mother

Persephone

Demeter

Hades Hades was the god of the underworld

Demeter is the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture

M3

R2

M4

Persephone and her ladies were gathering flowers on the Nicene plain when she was drawn to a flower of extraordinary beauty

R3

M5

R4

Demeter lost her beloved daughter and was heartbroken. She took back the gift of life from the earth and searched the earth for her daughter for nine days and nine nights alone, carrying a torch.

After the sun God's help learned the daughter's whereabouts, and demanded her release from Hades's cruel control

M6

Hades falls in love with Persephone, and he appears in front of her with his chariot and snatches her back into the underworld

Persephone became Queen of the Underworld, but soon after, under pressure from Demeter, Hades gave in and returned Persephone. Before leaving, Hades feeds her some pomegranate seeds, the fruit of the Underworld, which causes her to spend part of each year in the underworld

Legend

M7

Prosephone returned to her mother and spent two-thirds of the year with her and one-third with Hades. This is the part of the year that corresponds to the winter months.

Every spring, Persephone reunites with her mother, Demeter, marking the season of rebirth.

M8

Zaus & Hades - Brother Persephone & Hades - Husband and wife Persephone & Zaus - Father & Daughter Persephone & Demeter - Mother & Daughter

Poster 3 | Story diagramming

R5

Poster 3.2

Figure 88 Brother

Research Images: R1 - The Rape of Persephone, Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, 1684–1686, Florence, Luca Giordano

Midjourney Prompts: Hades, Archeological Museum of Herakleion, Crete

R2 - The Return of Persephone, by Luca Giordano, 1634-1705

Father

M1 - high detail, Greek, The Queen of the Underworld returns to the earth and everything begins to grow, full body

M5 - Greek, goddess, What has been stolen, Standing in the underworld, The whole body, Everything stops growing, helpless, high detail

M2 - The kidnapped goddess, ate a pomegranate, eaten a pomegranate, full body, Greek

M6 - high detail, Greek, goddess of the underworld, Crops start to grow

Zeus The God of thunder Daughter

Husband Wife

R3 -The Return of Persephone, by Frederic Lord Leighton, 1830–1896, Scarborough, London

M3 - high detail, Greek, goddess, underworld

R4 -Proserpine, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1821-1882, Tate Modern Art Gallery, London

M4 - high detail, Greek, The Queen of the Underworld returns to the earth and everything begins to grow, full body

R5 - Marble statue group of IsisPersephone, Cerberus and Sarapis-

Mother

Demeter

M7- high detail, Greek, The Queen of the Underworld returns to the earth and everything begins to grow

Persephone

M8 - Persephone, Symmetrical composition, half the queen of the underworld use gold and black , and half Greek goddess use gold and white

Hades Hades was the god of the underworld

Demeter is the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture

Persephone and her ladies were gathering flowers on the Nicene plain when she was drawn to a flower of extraordinary beauty Hades falls in love with Persephone, and he appears in front of her with his chariot and snatches her back into the underworld

Poster 2 | Research

Figure 87

Poster 2.2 After feedback, I added the subtitle of the source of the image, and adjusted the space between the text and the image to align it.

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Demeter lost her beloved daughter and was heartbroken. She took back the gift of life from the earth and searched the earth for her daughter for nine days and nine nights alone, carrying a torch.

After the sun God's help learned the daughter's whereabouts, and demanded her release from Hades's cruel control

Persephone became Queen of the Underworld, but soon after, under pressure from Demeter, Hades gave in and returned Persephone. Before leaving, Hades feeds her some pomegranate seeds, the fruit of the Underworld, which causes her to spend part of each year in the underworld

Legend Time line Winter Spring Prosephone returned to her mother and spent two-thirds of the year with her and one-third with Hades. This is the part of the year that corresponds to the winter months.

Every spring, Persephone reunites with her mother, Demeter, marking the season of rebirth.

Poster 3 | Story diagramming

Zaus & Hades - Brother Persephone & Hades - Husband and wife Persephone & Zaus - Father & Daughter Persephone & Demeter - Mother & Daughter

Figure 89

Poster 3.2 According to the Feedback mentioned in Poster 3.1, I first changed t h e re l a t i o n s h i p l i n e s b e t w e e n the characters and then I added relationship specification, and I changed text colors for each characters.

In this version, I added a timeline to clearly show the course of events, and the season elements were displayed in the way of gold and black color blocks on the timeline to link the character events with the season. Finally, Legend was updated.

Poster 3.3 I expanded the color blocks into larger areas to provide a more intuitive visualization of the timeline changes of the events, and added auxiliary lines for clarification.

This approach made the text harder to read, so I modified the color of the lines and text to address this issue.

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Poster 4.1

Poster 3.3 Brother

Father

Zeus The God of thunder Daughter

Husband Wife Mother

Persephone

Demeter

Hades Hades was the god of the underworld

Demeter is the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture

Model My model consists of two systems, bone and skin. I am inspired by the return of Persephone, after the change of winter to spring, all things grow. The design of Skin expresses a kind of snow. The design is a device for rising movement, and the part of Bone is a grain, which breaks the ground when it rises

Persephone and her ladies were gathering flowers on the Nicene plain when she was drawn to a flower of extraordinary beauty

Skin system lline drawing

Hades falls in love with Persephone, and he appears in front of her with his chariot and snatches her back into the underworld

Winter is coming

Bone system line drawing

WINTER Demeter lost her beloved daughter and was heartbroken. She took back the gift of life from the earth and searched the earth for her daughter for nine days and nine nights alone, carrying a torch.

After the sun God's help learned the daughter's whereabouts, and demanded her release from Hades's cruel control

Persephone became Queen of the Underworld, but soon after, under pressure from Demeter, Hades gave in and returned Persephone. Before leaving, Hades feeds her some pomegranate seeds, the fruit of the Underworld, which causes her to spend part of each year in the underworld

Legend Winter period SPRING

Poster 4 | Experimentation

Spring period

Figure 91

Seasonal auxiliary line Time line Prosephone returned to her mother and spent two-thirds of the year with her and one-third with Hades. This is the part of the year that corresponds to the winter months.

Every spring, Persephone reunites with her mother, Demeter, marking the season of rebirth.

Poster 3 | Story diagramming

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Zaus & Hades Persephone & Hades Persephone & Zaus Persephone & Demeter

Figure 90

POSTER 4 | EXPERIMENTATION Poster 4.1 :1)The interaction between the two systems' movements is not adequately reflected.

2)Further explore the utilization of

drawing analysis lines.

3)Drawing analysis lines can also be applied to photographs.

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Poster 4.2

Poster 5.1

MODEL

Skin system lline drawing

[Starting from scrath, grow out of nothing.]

My model consists of two systems, bone and skin. I am inspired by the return of Persephone, after the change of winter to spring, all things grow. The design of Skin expresses a kind of snow. The design is a device for rising movement, and the part of Bone is a grain, which breaks the ground when it rises.

Legend Movement of Bone system Movement of Skin system The connection between different systems Variable auxiliary line

Bone system line drawing

Poster 4 | Experimentation

Figure 92

Figure 93

POSTER 5 | GEOMETRY + EFFECT Poster 4.2 In this revised version of the poster, I have made adjustments to the final model and created new technical drawings. I have extensively

utilized analysis lines in both the technical drawings and photographs.

Additionally, a Legend has been included as a final addition.

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Poster 5.1 While white space is a good thing, this version may have a little too much white space. Try and incorporate some three dimensional axonometric

diagrams to fill the blank space.

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Poster 5.2

Poster 6.1 IDEA [Starting from scrath, grow out of nothing.]

The inspiration for my architectural installation comes from the Greek myth of Persephone, which is used to explain the changing of the seasons and the cycle of life and death.

Persephone's mother, the agricultural goddess Demeter, stopped the growth of plants when her daughter was kidnapped, and everything revived when her daughter returned. My design for the architectural installation incorporates the initial ascending system, which symbolizes the emergence of plants from the soil.

SKIN SYSTEM TOP VIEW

Legend Movement of Lifting platform system Movement of Bone system Movement of Skin system Variable auxiliary line

Poster 5 | Geometry + Effect

Figure 95

Figure 94

POSTER 6 | VARIATIONS + MECHANISMS Poster 5.2 Added three dimensional axonometric diagrams to fill the blank space.

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Poster 6.1 : Need more information about iterations to add to this poster.

Can show some of the joints being iterated.

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Poster 6.2

Poster 7.1

Voronoi - Populate Geometry - Count: 28 Points

Voronoi - Populate Geometry - Count: 72 Points

Multipipe the pathes

Add borders to complete the page

Making chassis

To facilitate the smooth installation of screws, the clearance between the gears has been increased

Installation slots suitable for screws have been added to the blades

Connect the blades to the chassis

Count: Leaf 1

Count: Leaf 5

Count: Leaf 9

Count: Leaf 25

1

2

3

4

Note 1

Leaf frame

2

Screws

3

Chassis - Connect screws to bracket

4

Bottom bracket

Legend Connecting auxiliary line of each part Movement of Skin system Variable auxiliary line

Poster 6 | Variations + Mechanisms

Figure 97

Figure 96

POSTER 7 | ATTACHMENT + IMPACT Poster 6.2 The poster has been updated and includes iterations related to chassis fabrication, as well as considerations on how to connect the blades and

the chassis. Details regarding the screws have been added, along with the inclusion of analysis lines. Additionally, a legend has been added.

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Poster 7.1 1) Some of the image content is repeated and there is nothing new to show that can be removed.

2) Can blur some of the renders and to

show motion 3) Can add key lines to show engagement between people and installation 4) Text adds location information

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REFLECTIVE PRACTICE

Poster 7.2 1

WEEK 1

2

Legend

3

Movement of Lifting platform system

4

Movement of Bone system

Should architecture communicate a story? Why or why not?

Variable auxiliary line The connection between different systems

5

Ground line

In my opinion, architecture should tell a story, but not all types of buildings are suitable for narrative. The telling of stories within architecture can enhance the building's purpose and create immersive experiences for users. However, buildings like residential apartments and factories should focus more on practicality, and even if architects intentionally incorporate storytelling elements, their options may be limited due to cost constraints. I believe that just as not everyone needs art, storytelling in architecture is a good thing but not always necessary. Special-purpose buildings such as churches and art museums are better suited for conveying stories, as demonstrated by notable examples such as Tadao Ando's Church of Light, I.M. Pei's Suzhou Museum, and Daniel Libeskind's Jewish Museum Berlin.

Auxiliary ine of sight

6

7

Note 1

Skin system

5

2

Leaf frame

6

3

Screws & Chassis

7

4

Bottom bracket

Leaf frame Connect chassis (increase stability) Concrete supports - Connect and support the skin system while concealing the lift platform at the bottom

How do you think AI will change the role of architects?

HOW TO WORK The core movement mode of the building installation is vertical motion, and I used a hydraulic rod lift to support the movement of my design. The rising motion of the leaf brackets through the Skin system creates an uplifting effect,

Indeed, in my exploration of communication with ChatGPT, She would often say, "As an AI language model, I don't have personal beliefs or opinions, but I can provide you with information on the topic." AI design has no emotion, it just constantly applies and integrates other people's designs, and there is definitely a "brand new" in the ultimate charm of design. He knows no more about human needs than humans do. So I don't think AI can replace architecture, but AI can really help us in the design process.

INSTALLATION POSITION which is inspiring. Due t o t h e u n i q u e n a t u re of gravity, I did not fix the Bone system and hydraulic lift together, but added a layer of flat base to increase stability during lifting and lowering.

The chosen location on campus for my design holds a significant connection to the Persephone myth. Placed in the Sky Garden, it symbolizes transformation and renewal, mirroring Pe r s e p h o n e ' s j o u r n e y

from the underworld. The abundant natural light represents her emergence into the world of light and growth. By captivating students in this vibrant space, my installation offers a refreshing experience, reminiscent

of Persephone's ability to bring vitality. The intentional placement creates a powerful link to the myth, enhancing the storytelling aspect and creating a profound impact on viewers.

How do you think AI will change the role of architects?

Poster 7 | Attachment + Impact

Figure 98

Poster 7.2 I have removed the pictures without new information and added an explanation for the specific location I chose on campus. Additionally, I have elaborated on how this location helps

convey my myth further. Furthermore, I have incorporated key lines to depict the interaction between people and the installation.

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In the practice process, the AI helped me to select fonts is my favorite part, which really saves time and effort, it can also quickly provide us with some inspiration, analyze user needs, and quickly generate options. It helps to reduce errors and improve efficiency. For example, in the future, people may give them to generate construction drawings. They can help us with more detailed designs and more accurate calculations. They can also help optimize building sustainability and improve building information management.

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WEEK 2

WEEK 3

How does a 2D line drawing suggest an image of 3D object?

What were your challenges in documenting your investigation (see last week Homework, #1.2) with images only?

A 2D line drawing can suggest an image of a 3D object by using various techniques such as perspective, shading, and contour lines. Perspective is a crucial aspect that creates the illusion of depth in a 2D drawing. It involves creating the illusion of distance by representing objects that are farther away as smaller than objects that are closer to the viewer. By drawing lines that converge at a vanishing point, artists can create the illusion of depth in their drawings. Shading is another technique that can suggest a 3D form in a 2D drawing. By using light and dark values, an artist can create the illusion of volume and depth. For example, by shading the side of an object that is facing away from a light source, the artist can create the impression that the object has a curved surface.

How does an image, or images, of a 3D object suggest movement over time?

An image of a 3D object can suggest movement over time through various visual cues, such as blurring, motion lines, and changes in position or shape. These cues can create the illusion of movement even though the object is static. For example, a still image of a running cheetah might show blurring around its legs, indicating motion.

Similarly, a sequence of 3D images can be used to create a stop-motion animation, where slight changes in position or shape between images suggest movement over time. Ultimately, the key to suggesting movement in 3D images is to carefully consider the visual cues that will be most effective in conveying the intended motion.

How does video recording/photography provide designers an opportunity to draw insights from the object/subject being photographed?

Video recording and photography provide designers with an opportunity to closely examine and study the object or subject being captured. By capturing images or videos, designers can observe the details, textures, colors, and patterns that might not be visible to the naked eye. They can also see how the object or subject behaves in different lighting conditions or environments. These insights can help designers gain a deeper understanding of the object or subject, which can inform their design decisions. Additionally, video recording and photography can provide inspiration for new design ideas by capturing unique perspectives or unexpected moments.

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Even though I summarized last week how to use photos and images to document design methods, conveying it effectively required multiple attempts. Particularly, expressing the motion trajectory proved to be a challenge. Eventually, I settled on the most concise and clear approach: duplicating multiple components along the model's motion path, keeping the original components in one color and rendering the duplicated ones in gray, while adjusting their brightness and darkness levels.

What were your challenges in documenting your investigation (see last week Homework, #1.2) with words only?

During this phase, I realized that in order to accurately describe the motion of the model through text, it is crucial to assign names to each component. Furthermore, apart from understanding the primary motion methods of the model, it is essential to be aware of the interconnected relationships between the components, which can easily be overlooked during annotation.

What were your challenges in documenting your investigation (see last week Homework, #1.2) with line drawings only?

In the past, I would only utilize different arrowed lines to aid in expression during the design process. However, through this recent project, I have expanded my knowledge of various types of lines. Employing lines of the same style but different colors has proven to be an effective means of communication. Additionally, including a legend to indicate the usage of the lines is essential for a comprehensive application of line techniques.

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WEEK 5

WEEK 6

How can architecture communicate emotively with its occupants?

Design varieties may help customise the design to specific site-specific needs.

However, what are the impacts of design variations on fabrication processes?

Architecture can communicate emotively with its occupants through various design elements. The strategic use of lighting can evoke different moods and create atmospheres that elicit specific emotional responses. Thoughtful selection of materials and textures can engage the senses, triggering emotional connections and associations. Spatial organization and flow can evoke feelings of calmness, excitement, or tranquility. Incorporating natural elements, such as greenery or water features, can promote a sense of well-being and connection to nature. Furthermore, the careful arrangement of colors, proportions, and spatial qualities can elicit specific emotional responses, enhancing the overall experience and establishing a meaningful dialogue between the architecture and its occupants.

How can designers make sure their design communicates the idea accurately?

Designers can ensure accurate communication of their ideas through several strategies. Firstly, clear and concise visual representation, such as sketches or renderings, can effectively convey the intended concept. Additionally, designers can employ prototypes or physical models to provide a tangible experience of the design.

Engaging in effective communication with stakeholders through presentations, discussions, and feedback sessions allows for clarification and alignment of ideas.

Seeking input from users or target audience early in the design process helps to validate and refine the concept. Regularly reviewing and iterating the design based on feedback ensures that the intended idea is accurately communicated and understood by all parties involved.

How can designers make sure their visualisations and representations of the design communicates the idea accurately?

Design variations can have significant impacts on fabrication processes. Each design variation introduces unique elements, configurations, or specifications that require adjustments in the fabrication process. Customized designs may involve nonstandard or complex components, necessitating specialized fabrication techniques or tools. This could increase production time, costs, and the need for skilled labor.

Design variations might also require alterations in material selection, assembly methods, or structural considerations, leading to additional fabrication challenges.

Proper coordination between designers and fabricators becomes crucial to ensure that the fabrication process can accommodate the design variations effectively while maintaining quality and meeting project deadlines.

By now, you should have attempted to use Gansterer's Key Lines on analysing and interpreting your design (refer to last and this week's activity). What else can line drawings do, apart from representing a design?

Apart from representing a design, line drawings can serve various purposes. They can be used to convey concepts, illustrate spatial relationships, communicate ideas quickly, and emphasize key elements. Line drawings can also be utilized for technical documentation, visual storytelling, architectural analysis, and as a tool for exploration and ideation in the design process. Additionally, line drawings can be employed to express artistic expression, evoke emotions, and create aesthetically pleasing visuals.

Overall, line drawings offer a versatile means of communication and representation beyond solely depicting designs.

Designers can ensure accurate communication of their design ideas through visualizations and representations by following certain practices. Firstly, it's important to have a clear understanding of the design concept and objectives. They should then choose the appropriate visualization techniques, such as 2D drawings, 3D renderings, or virtual reality simulations, that best capture the essence of the design. Using accurate scale, proportions, and dimensions helps maintain fidelity to the actual design. Paying attention to details, materials, textures, and lighting ensures a realistic representation. Regularly seeking feedback from clients, stakeholders, and users allows for adjustments and refinements to accurately align the visualizations with the intended design concept, ensuring effective communication of ideas.

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WEEK 7

WEEK 9

An architectural experience is more than just the design itself. It is also the atmosphere of the space. Aside from the design, what other elements in an architectural representation can architects use to communicate experience?

What is the 'art' that your design is performing, and how did you explicitly represent this in your posters?

In addition to the design, architects can use various elements in architectural representation to communicate the experience of a space. These elements include lighting, materials, textures, colors, and spatial qualities. By carefully depicting the interplay of light and shadow, architects can convey the desired atmosphere and mood. Choosing appropriate materials and textures can evoke tactile sensations and create a sense of authenticity. Thoughtful use of colors can influence emotions and create visual interest. Furthermore, representing spatial qualities, such as scale, proportion, and circulation, can give viewers a sense of the experiential aspects of the space, helping them envision how it would feel to inhabit and navigate it.

My design project begins with the exploration, capture, understanding, and presentation of the story of Persephone. It revolves around the hidden meanings within the Persephone story, highlighting the transition from winter to spring in both my poster and model designs. The two models are specifically designed with the focus on these hidden meanings. The theme colors chosen are symbolic of abundance, represented by the golden color, and the seasonal elements are incorporated into Poster 3.

What challenges did you face in representing this 'art' on your posters?

Initially, I faced difficulties in effectively incorporating the seasonal element into my overall poster design. However, after receiving feedback, I made improvements in Poster 3 by utilizing a timeline and color blocks to establish a connection between the events and the seasons. This enhanced the overall coherence and unity of the poster.

What is the 'technology' that your design is using to perform, and how did you explicitly represent this in your posters?

The techniques employed in my design involve the use of Rhino for 3D modeling and Illustrator for creating technical drawings. The technical illustrations featured in the poster are derived from these software tools. Additionally, laser cutting was utilized to fabricate the models based on the technical drawings. The modeling process is well showcased in Poster 5-7 as well.

What challenges did you face in representing this 'technology' on your posters?

In this design process, I found working with Grasshopper technology to be quite challenging as it was my first time self-learning it in this course. The utilization of key lines was also a new and infrequent experience for me, but I intend to continue using them in the future.

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WEEK 1O Why is important to structure how you visually and verbally communicate your design in your presentations?

It is crucial to structure how you visually and verbally communicate your design in presentations to ensure clarity, coherence, and effective storytelling. A well-organized structure helps convey the design concept, progression, and key elements in a logical manner. It enables viewers to follow and understand the presentation easily, leading to better engagement and comprehension of the design intent.

coherent and engaging presentation. I will establish a clear structure, including an introduction, key points, supporting visuals, and a well-defined conclusion. Textual descriptions will follow a logical sequence, providing a comprehensive narrative of the design process and highlighting critical aspects. By consciously structuring my design communications, I aim to effectively convey the design intent, engage the audience, and facilitate a deeper understanding and appreciation of the project.

Why is important to structure how you textually describe your design process in folios?

Structuring how you textually describe your design process in folios is important to provide a clear and comprehensive narrative. A structured description helps convey the design's context, objectives, methodologies, and outcomes in a logical sequence. It allows readers to follow the design journey, understand the decision-making process, and grasp the overall design rationale. Effective structure enhances readability, ensures coherence, and showcases the design's evolution and critical aspects.

Did you, and if so how, consciously structure your design communications in previous projects?

In previous projects, I consciously structured my design communications by organizing visual and verbal elements in a logical flow. I established a clear introduction, presented key concepts and ideas, supported them with relevant visuals, and concluded with a summary or call-to-action. Additionally, I structured textual descriptions by following a chronological order, highlighting significant milestones, and connecting them to the design's overall narrative. This approach ensured a coherent and compelling presentation of the design, facilitating understanding and engagement.

Will you, and if so how, consciously structure your design communications in future projects?

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CONCLUSION

Persephone EXTRACT

PART D: CONCLUSION

Persephone is a goddess from Greek mythology who was associated with spring, fertility, and the underworld, and is considered a symbol of death and rebirth.

Persephone is the beautiful and gentle daughter of the harvest goddess Demeter and Zeus. One day, while she was out with her companions, the lord of the underworld, Hades, was struck by her beauty. As Persephone was distracted by the sight of a flower, the ground beneath her feet opened up, and Hades appeared before her in his golden chariot pulled by four horses. He abducted her and took her to the underworld, where she was forced to become the queen of the dead.

Demeter, devastated by the loss of her beloved daughter, withdrew the gift of life from the earth. The crops withered, the fields lay fallow, and the world was plunged into darkness and despair. With the help of the wise sun-god, Helios, Demeter discovered Persephone and demanded that she be released from Hades' cruel grasp. Although her daughter is returned to her, because Persephone tasted the fruits of the Underworld, she must spend four months of the year in the underworld and the rest of the year on the surface with Demeter.

INTERPRETATION W h e n Pe r s e p h o n e returned to ear th to live with her mother on Mount Olympus, the land would once again be fertile and fruitful. Further into the underworld the land will become barren.

The story of Persephone symbolizes the cycle of winter and spring, the cycle of death and rebirth. My design will be the appearance of crops breaking out in spring and all things growing.

Poster 1 | Scenario

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RESEARCH IMAGES

MIDJOURNEY IMAGES

Images from the internet

Images generated from Midjourney

R1

M1

Brother

M2 Father

Zeus The God of thunder Daughter

Husband

M3

R2

M4

Wife Mother

Persephone

Demeter

Hades Hades was the god of the underworld

Demeter is the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture

R3

M5

R4

M6

Persephone and her ladies were gathering flowers on the Nicene plain when she was drawn to a flower of extraordinary beauty Hades falls in love with Persephone, and he appears in front of her with his chariot and snatches her back into the underworld

Winter is coming

M7

M8

WINTER

R5

Demeter lost her beloved daughter and was heartbroken. She took back the gift of life from the earth and searched the earth for her daughter for nine days and nine nights alone, carrying a torch.

After the sun God's help learned the daughter's whereabouts, and demanded her release from Hades's cruel control

Research Images: R1 - The Rape of Persephone, Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, 1684–1686, Florence, Luca Giordano

Persephone became Queen of the Underworld, but soon after, under pressure from Demeter, Hades gave in and returned Persephone. Before leaving, Hades feeds her some pomegranate seeds, the fruit of the Underworld, which causes her to spend part of each year in the underworld

Midjourney Prompts: Hades, Archeological Museum of Herakleion, Crete

R2 - The Return of Persephone, by Luca Giordano, 1634-1705 R3 -The Return of Persephone, by Frederic Lord Leighton, 1830–1896, Scarborough, London R4 -Proserpine, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1821-1882, Tate Modern Art Gallery, London R5 - Marble statue group of IsisPersephone, Cerberus and Sarapis-

M1 - high detail, Greek, The Queen of the Underworld returns to the earth and everything begins to grow, full body

M5 - Greek, goddess, What has been stolen, Standing in the underworld, The whole body, Everything stops growing, helpless, high detail

M2 - The kidnapped goddess, ate a pomegranate, eaten a pomegranate, full body, Greek

M6 - high detail, Greek, goddess of the underworld, Crops start to grow

M3 - high detail, Greek, goddess, underworld M4 - high detail, Greek, The Queen of the Underworld returns to the earth and everything begins to grow, full body

Legend Winter period SPRING

Spring period Seasonal auxiliary line Time line

M7- high detail, Greek, The Queen of the Underworld returns to the earth and everything begins to grow M8 - Persephone, Symmetrical composition, half the queen of the underworld use gold and black , and half Greek goddess use gold and white

Zaus & Hades

Prosephone returned to her mother and spent two-thirds of the year with her and one-third with Hades. This is the part of the year that corresponds to the winter months.

Every spring, Persephone reunites with her mother, Demeter, marking the season of rebirth.

Persephone & Hades Persephone & Zaus Persephone & Demeter

Poster 3 | Story diagramming

Poster 2 | Research

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Figure 101

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IDEA [Starting from scrath, grow out of nothing.]

The inspiration for my architectural installation comes from the Greek myth of Persephone, which is used to explain the changing of the seasons and the cycle of life and death.

Persephone's mother, the agricultural goddess Demeter, stopped the growth of plants when her daughter was kidnapped, and everything revived when her daughter returned. My design for the architectural installation incorporates the initial ascending system, which symbolizes the emergence of plants from the soil.

MODEL

Skin system lline drawing

[Starting from scrath, grow out of nothing.]

SKIN SYSTEM TOP VIEW

My model consists of two systems, bone and skin. I am inspired by the return of Persephone, after the change of winter to spring, all things grow. The design of Skin expresses a kind of snow. The design is a device for rising movement, and the part of Bone is a grain, which breaks the ground when it rises.

Legend Movement of Bone system Movement of Skin system The connection between different systems Variable auxiliary line

Bone system line drawing

Legend Movement of Lifting platform system Movement of Bone system Movement of Skin system Variable auxiliary line

Poster 4 | Experimentation

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Voronoi - Populate Geometry - Count: 72 Points

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Legend

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Movement of Lifting platform system

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Movement of Bone system Variable auxiliary line The connection between different systems

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Ground line Auxiliary ine of sight

Making chassis

To facilitate the smooth installation of screws, the clearance between the gears has been increased

Installation slots suitable for screws have been added to the blades

Connect the blades to the chassis

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Leaf frame Connect chassis (increase stability) Concrete supports - Connect and support the skin system while concealing the lift platform at the bottom

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Legend Connecting auxiliary line of each part Movement of Skin system

The core movement mode of the building installation is vertical motion, and I used a hydraulic rod lift to support the movement of my design. The rising motion of the leaf brackets through the Skin system creates an uplifting effect,

INSTALLATION POSITION which is inspiring. Due t o t h e u n i q u e n a t u re of gravity, I did not fix the Bone system and hydraulic lift together, but added a layer of flat base to increase stability during lifting and lowering.

The chosen location on campus for my design holds a significant connection to the Persephone myth. Placed in the Sky Garden, it symbolizes transformation and renewal, mirroring Pe r s e p h o n e ' s j o u r n e y

from the underworld. The abundant natural light represents her emergence into the world of light and growth. By captivating students in this vibrant space, my installation offers a refreshing experience, reminiscent

of Persephone's ability to bring vitality. The intentional placement creates a powerful link to the myth, enhancing the storytelling aspect and creating a profound impact on viewers.

Variable auxiliary line

Poster 7 | Attachment + Impact

Poster 6 | Variations + Mechanisms

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LIST OF FIGURES Figure 01. Proserpine, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1821-1882, Tate Modern Art Gallery, London

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Figure 02. The Rape of Persephone, Heintz Joseph the Elder, 1595, circa.

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Figure 03. The Rape of Proserpina, Nicolas Mignard, 1651

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Figure 04. The abduction of Persephone-360-350 Β.C, British Museum, London.

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Figure 05 The Abduction of Proserpine, Alessandro Allori, 1570

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Figure 06. Marble statue group of Isis- Persephone, Cerberus and Sarapis- Hades, Archeological 11 Museum of Herakleion, Crete Figure 07. Persephone & Hades., National Museum of Magna Graecia, Reggio Calabria,

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Imperial Roman Figure 08. The Rape of Prosperpina, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 1621-1622

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Figure 09. The Return of Persephone, Luca Giordano, c. 1705, unknown private collection.

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Figure 10. The Return of Persephone by Frederick Leighton, 1891, Leeds Art Gallery, West

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Yorkshire.

Figure 11. Proserpine, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1821-1882, Tate Modern Art Gallery, London 12 Figure 12. Images generated from Midjourney "high detail, Greek, goddess, underworld"

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Figure 13. Images generated from Midjourney "high detail, Greek, goddess of the underworld,

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Crops start to grow " Figure 14. Images generated from Midjourney "The Greek goddess persephone and Hades"

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Figure 15. Images generated from Midjourney "high detail, Greek, goddess of the underworld,

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Crops start to grow" Figure 16. Images generated from Midjourney "Greek, goddess, be robbed, Standing in the

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underworld, The whole body, Everything stops growing, helpless, high detail" Figure 17. Images generated from Midjourney "Greek,The kidnapped goddess, ate a

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pomegranate, eaten a pomegranate, full body" Figure 18. Images generated from Midjourney "Persephone, Symmetrical composition, half the 14 queen of the underworld use gold and black , and half Greek goddess use gold and white"

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Figure 19. Model design concept

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Figure 20. The first illustractor file - Bone system

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Figure 21. The first illustractor file model making - Bone system

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Figure 22. The second illustractor file - Bone system

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Figure 23. The second illustractor file - Skin system

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Figure 24 - 26. The second illustractor file model making - Skin system test

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Figure 27. The second test model

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Figure 28. The third illustractor file - Bone system

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Figure 29. The third illustractor file - Skin system

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Figure 30 - 31. The third model details

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Figure 32. The third model

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Figure 33. Initial design concept

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Figure 34. Feedback by Saibal Dutta

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Figure 35. The exploration of leaves

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Figure 36. Modelable plant exploration

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Figure 37. Draft of components and installation methods

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Figure 38. Images generated from Midjourney "Daffodils, black, gold, underworld"

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Figure 39. Jean-Michel Verbeeck, Kinetic sculptures, 2017

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Figure 40. Temmuzcan, Close-up of a leaf, iStock. 2016

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Figure 41. Philip Beesley, The ethical shape of sensitive machines, 2017

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Figure 42. Beyhanyazar, Dry soil detail., iStock, 2012

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Figure 43. Souhu, The true strong man is the one who survives the last chance, 2019

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Figure 44. Persephone :: Queen of the Underworld, 2021

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Figure 45. Connecting the model body to the skin system and the lifting mechanism

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Figure 46. Grasshopper file - Leaf 1.0

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Figure 47. Leaf 1.0 - - Leaf frame making process

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Figure 48. Grasshopper file - Leaf 2.0

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Figure 49 - 54. Leaf 2.0 - Leaf frame making process

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Figure 55 - 62. Leaf frame quantity test

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Figure 63 - 66. Iteration of Chassis

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Figure 67 -72. Attach the leaf frames to the chassis

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Figure 73-74. Add bottom bracket

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Figure 75-76. Add skin system

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Figure 77. The sky garden on the third floor of Swinburne AMDC building

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Figure 78. The escalator of Swinburne AMDC building

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Figure 79. Installation of my architectural installation

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Figure 80. Installation completion image

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Figure 81-85. Iteration of Poster 1 | Scenario

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Figure 86-87. Iteration of Poster 2 | Research

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Figure 88-90. Iteration of Poster 3 | Story Diagramming

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greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Persephone/persephone.html (Accessed: 28 May 2023).

Figure 91-92. Iteration of Poster 4 | Story Experimentation

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Chris Mackie                   

Figure 93-94. Iteration of Poster 5 | Geometry + Effect

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Professor of Classics (2023) Explainer: The story of Demeter and persephone, The Conversation.

Figure 95-96. Iteration of Poster 6 | Variations + Mechanisms

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Available at: https://theconversation.com/explainer-the-story-of-demeter-and-persephone-110898

Figure 97-98. Iteration of Poster 7 | Attachment + Impact

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(Accessed: 28 May 2023).

Figure 99. Final Poster 1 | Scenario

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The myth of persephone is about Earth, seasons, and Motherly Love (2021) Elissos. Available

Figure 100. Final Poster 2 | Research

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at: https://www.elissos.com/the-myth-of-persephone-is-about-earth-seasons-and-motherly-love/

Figure 101. Final Poster 3 | Story Diagramming

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(Accessed: 28 May 2023).

Figure 102. Final Poster Poster 4 | Story Experimentation

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Figure 103. Final Poster 5 | Geometry + Effect

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Persephone :: Queen of the Underworld (no date a) Greek Mythology. Available at: https://www. greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Persephone/persephone.html (Accessed: 28 May 2023).

Figure 104. Final Poster 6 | Variations + Mechanisms

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Figure 105. Final Poster 7 | Attachment + Impact

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Persephone (no date) PERSEPHONE - Greek Goddess of Spring, Queen of the Underworld (Roman Proserpina). Available at: https://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Persephone.html (Accessed: 28 May 2023).

Persephone: Goddess of Spring and Queen of the Underworld (2021) TheCollector. Available at: https://www.thecollector.com/persephone-goddess-of-spring-and-queen-of-the-underworld/ (Accessed: 28 May 2023).

Persephone :: Queen of the Underworld (no date) Greek Mythology. Available at: https://www.

Souhu. (2019) The true strong man is the one who survives the last chance.. Available at: https:// www.sohu.com/a/363511270_100233342 (Accessed: 28 May 2023).

Mometti, M. (2017) The ethical shape of sensitive machines. Philip Beesley and Industry 4.0 • Digicult: Digital Art, design and culture, Digicult. Available at: http://digicult.it/news/ethicalshape-sensitive-machines-philip-beesley-industry-4-0/ (Accessed: 28 May 2023).

Behance (no date) Kinetic sculptures, Behance. Available at: https://www.behance.net/ gallery/58304905/Kinetic-sculptures (Accessed: 28 May 2023).

Temmuzcan (no date) Close-up of a leaf., iStock. Available at: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/ leaf-gm542188838-97036149 (Accessed: 28 May 2023).

Beyhanyazar (no date) Dry soil detail., iStock. Available at: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/

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aridity-gm155282442-18814833 (Accessed: 28 May 2023).

Warner, M. (2021) Marina Warner: Guerber’s the myths of Greece and Rome filled my head with wild and Wonderful Images, New Statesman. Available at: https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/ books/2021/12/the-childrens-books-that-shaped-us-marina-warner-on-the-myths-of-greece-androme (Accessed: 28 May 2023).

APPENDICES EXPERIMENTATION MODEL MAIN COMPONETS

Places of the myth of pluto and proserpina (ENNA) - sicily on the net (2023) Sicilia in Rete.

Available at: https://www.lasiciliainrete.it/en/directory-tangibili/listing/mito-di-plutone-eproserpina/ (Accessed: 28 May 2023).

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