Ryders Process

 Project ideation Concept mashup Paper craft project Hollow form 3d print  

 This project focuses on planning the design of a 3D print with a group, using a structure with no internal support. This challenges us to create something aesthetically pleasing that is structurally strong and won't use sharp angles that grow outwards. We each made our ideations and then chose which print to use, and from there, tested the print.  This was my ideation, but we chose another classmate who looked like this. Our final print did not meet our expectations, but this was a valuable learning opportunity. About 20 percent into the printing process, we discovered a critical issue: the lack of support for the small squares spiralling around the tower. This led to the print's messy lines and broken shape. However, this experience taught us a valuable lesson: design and execution do not always guarantee success. This is a crucial realization for setting realistic expectations in future projects.