Detailing and Working Drawings, Task 4

This task required us to form a group of 4, select a free standing furniture and produce an assembly drawing of the selected furniture. Our drawings included (plan, section, elevation and detailed drawings). Furthermore, we were asked to comment on the works of other groups while they were asked to do the same for our drawings. Our next task was to improve the mistakes other groups noticed within our drawings.   

The images below show the progression of our drawings  

Detailing and Working Drawings, Task 3

For this task we were required to carryout an observational detailed drawing and specifications for 3 different types of furniture; a chair, table and storage. The furniture chosen for this task were selected from IKEA's showroom as per the tasks requirement.

My Reflection:
During this task, I got an opportunity to explore new materials and types of finishes.

Detailing and Working Drawings, Task 2

On the following week after presenting our Task 1, we were given lectures on how to present/write specifications for detailed drawings. Specifications are essential as it enables designers, manufactures and contractors determine the size and material of a specific furniture/object.

Our task was to produce 3 detailed drawings and provide specifications for each of them.

My Reflection:
I came across a few difficulties during this task, it was confusing for me to decide the order of the specifications, I had to refer to the lecture notes/examples given every time. I feel with practice I will be able to master it.

SEMESTER 3, Detailing and Working Drawings, Task 1

As we approach Semester 3, we are introduced to a subject module which focuses more on detailed sketches and techniques. The first task for this semester required us to produce a detailed sketch of a drafting table from our university's studio. The purpose of this task was to allow us explore different drawing and detailing techniques which would expand our knowledge and polish our current sketching and detailing skills. However, as it was our initial task we were not asked to produce measured drawings.

My Reflection:

We were strictly asked to use sketching pens for this task and produce sketches without the aid of rulers or any kind of drawing material.This was quite a challenge as it affected the neatness in my sketches. However, this is preparing us for the real world situation as in the real world we won't have time to use drawing materials to produce quick sketches for our clients and we will have to produce detailed sketches instantly as per the clients requirements.

MEMORABILIA, Expression of Space, Application of Style.

This is a concept retail space especially design for music appreciation. The set-up and arrangement of merchandise with the help of displays system is the main concern in designing the outlet to attract customer’s attention. A place which only focuses on a specialty. A space that offered a unique style of design to enhance and introduce the selected music genre with an unusual experience to engage the customer in a way they are not likely to forget.

Task: We were to design a music retail store that would be more like a one stop center specifically selling products that is needed and related to the music, spark new interest by providing space to introduce the music and gain more followers to the genre. The store will be located at an intermediate lot of a shopping area in Kuala Lumpur.

We had to consider the experience of our socio-culture, art and environment of urban living. To achieve this, we were to design a functional space, which includes display, product info and memorable customer experience with interesting activities that are related to the music experience.

The areas that were suppose be in the retail store were: i. Entrance ii. Display Zone iii. Activities (interactive) Zone (related to product) iv. Purchasing Area (Payment Counter) v. Listening Booth vi. Stock Room/Storage.

For this project, we were be given a ‘design style” to incorporate with. The style I was given was "FUTURISTIC".

MODEL

Scale - 1:50

THE PLAYLIST, Exploration of Spaces and Functions.

This was an individual assignment, our task for this assignment was to design an iconic compact listening booth that suits the mood, music essence, and characteristic that best express sound.The function was to create an exciting environment to give better impression and attract viewers to experience the space visually in order to maximize their audio sensory.

We were to design a compact space which would cater all the intended activity comfortably within the limited space and accommodate behavior and attitude while listening to music including posture, movement, body language and gesture.  

RHYTHM WALL- INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

This is a continuation of the Rhythm wall group assignment.

We were to translate and visualize the music through keywords and design elements and play with the sense of creativity to express the characteristic, essence and emphasize its mood and style onto our rhythm wall.

Below, is the rhythm wall I designed.