What data will be meaningful?
Image Makers
Captures a scene with one click. Usually too much data.
Scrapeables
Data that is out there already being recorded.
Capturers
Tools to capture data not yet already recorded.
Loose
Tools to capture data with little structure.
When you record an athtletic activity on a smart device a .fit file is created that contains all of the data. This clear path to an opportunity to record parts of our lives that are meaningful.
Start with the Processes
Advantages in gantry type machines will help me to create a controlled uniqueness of form and pattern. After considering many options I selected 3D printing in PLA, a router, and a waterjet because they were available and would communicate my concept.
It would be interesting to take this into FDM or SLS in metals for premium or structural parts like a table leg. Ceramic printing, laser cutters, and many others could be applied.
Connecting Data to Form
- has consistent family of form
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fits on the machines
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has noticable differences between activities
- the data should not be readable
- represents the emotion of the activity
- accounts for multiple variables
- prints in vase mode
- is not too fragile
- feels like a quality part
- has un-thinkable form
- prints without supports
- is pretty
Why do this?
Makes a creative play situation for the user. If running makes form, then you can play with form by running.
User becomes a maker in a way that is different than assembly or DIY. Offers a sense of ownership.
Gantry style machines provide opportuinty to embed story into our spaces whithout the expense of extreme craft.
Exhibit - Kind Vanity
Lighting, a dresser, and mirror formed by athletic data found in .fit files from recorded activities. This proposes an alternative way of using data we generate as a medium for play and importing meaningful records into our spaces. Preparing for the day at this vanity offers a reflection of your own grit and tenacity, kindly enabling you to push through today’s struggles.