After studying the blinds in my room on Tuesday, I designed three surfaces inspired by my observations.
My first design was inspired by the form and movement of the projected light from the crystal sun-catcher. I noticed the consistency of triangular shapes forming on the blind as the natural sunlight was refracted through the sun-catcher. I also liked the temporality of the projection and its ability to change through the movement of the sun-catcher.
This design captures the coexisting fluidity and structure through movement and shape.
My second design played more on the idea of the projection and application of light onto a surface rather than the physicality of a surface. I also explored the refraction of different light sources through this design and the manipulation of surface through movement. This design consists of a white paper tube with my crystal sun-catcher positioned in the middle.
Below is my experiment with a white light torch.
I found the projection of triangular shapes onto the white surface very distinct and effective. I was slightly disappointed with the lack of movement in the projected light. I thought that maybe moving the light source would create more movement in the shapes cast. I think that to create more movement in the projection I would have to move the sun-catcher rather than the light source.
Below is my experiment with a black light torch.
I found the black light not as effective as the white light in refracting and casting projections on the surface. Although this said, it did cast a nice deep blue colour which, although I am not exploring in this experiment, might be useful for other experiments down the track.
Below is my experiment with a red laser.
I am not surprised my the lack of projected forms of light on the surface just because the light source was very direct and narrow. With this said, I did like how in some angles, the laser cast a speckled affect.
In my third design I really wanted to explore different methods and techniques while I have restrictions around what I can use to design. Because of this, I explored creating a surface digitally to also broaden my skills. With this surface I explored the affects of filtrated light through the the already existing aspects of my bedroom.
Above is an image of the shadow cast into my room from a hedge outside my window in the afternoon.
These are images of the afternoon light being refracted through another sun-catcher and projected onto my wall.
In Photoshop I explored different tools to combine these images into one. I then played around with rotation, mirroring and duplication of this image. Below is the result.
After creating these surfaces, myself, Fran, Moira and Georgia met in Group Collaborate and discussed our work with each other.
It was really helpful to discus my ideas with other people as I find when designing by yourself in an isolated environment, you can miss out and be blind to other perspectives and ideas on your work.
Spatial Design by Ciara 