Constructing Worlds

STAGE 1: Analysis

1. Do a brief study of boxes. Observe your surroundings and notice the "boxes" that are ever present. How are they used? Conside the context, size, scale, color, form and function of the boxes. What materials were used to create the "box"? Does anyone or anything interact with the box? Take notes, draw sketches, or otherwise record and explore the boxes you see.

2. Plan, design, and build a physical prototype of your own box. Consider scale and materials.

3. Tell us a much as you can about your box set by designing a minimum of 10 studies (visual, diagrammatic, verbal, gestural, sonic, etc.) that help us to see it in different ways. These "studies" can be very simple. For example, you might want to design a diagram that uses color to map relationships between surfaces that share the same shape, or a comparative list that presents the length of each of the folds. Your studies can also be more complex; you could write a narrative description of how to assemble it or develop a visual diagram that shows a step-by-step set of instruction for assembly. There is no limit to the kinds of studies you might do. Your studies can be digital or non-digital, they can be 3D, 2D, or time-based, and can use any kind of material that is appropriate.

PART 1

A BRIEF STUDY OF BOXES

First, I asked my self the question: What is a box?

A. A box holds something and is an object.
B. A box can also be empty.
C. Can hold various materials.
D. Can be various heights, widths, depths, lengths, and have various users.
E. A box has a purpose.

Next, To make sure I did not limit myself in my study of boxes. I decided to do studies in at least 4 different places. The places I chose was my apartment, The trains, 87 Ludlow (a small bar), and my church. I determined the colors, size, material, and purpose and interaction of each box and recorded it in my sketch book.

My Apartment Studies





























1. Computer Monitor: Interacts with the viewers eyes, allows you to view images from your computer, black, grey/silver, made of plastic, 19".

2. Cat Food Holder: Interacts with cat and owner, holds cat food, teal, made of plastic, 12" tall.

3. Video Game Case: Interacts with hands of user, holds video game dvd's, made of paper and plastic, multicolored, 6" approx.

4. Computer Table: Interacts with things needing to be organized, such as pens, paper, printer, etc., allows organization, mahogany colored, made of wood, 4' wide.

5. TV: Interacts with viewers eyes, allows you to see moving imagey, silver, 20".

6. Overhead Cabinets: Interacts with food and user, holds food and or plates, bowls, natural color, made of wood, 3' tall.

7. Candle: Interacts with flame and user, holds wax, made of glass, 6" approx.

8. My Room: Interacts with me, contains my things, cream color, wood and plaster etc., 12' x 15' approx.

Train Studies

















1. Ad Display: Interacts with viewer eyes, holds advertisements, made of plastic and metal, various colors, 2' wide approx.

2. LED Displays: Interacts with viewers eyes, holds lights and information, made of plastic, LED, cream and yellow and black light, 2.5' wide approx.

87 Ludlow Studies


















1. Wine bottle: Interacts with people and shelves, holds wine, various colors, made of glass, 12" approx tall.

2. Bar: Interacts with people, drinks, holds sink, drinks, refridgerator, mahogany colored, made of wood, 10' wide.

3. Napkin Holder: Interacts with user and bar, holds napkins and drinking straws, blue, made of plastic, 6".

4. Wine Glass: Interacts with people hands, lips, and drinks, holds wine or other drinks, clear, made of glass, 6" or 12" tall approx.

5. Canvas: Interacts with viewers eyes, holds painting, made of canvas and wood, various colors, various sizes.

6. Shelves: Interacts with people and drinks, holds alcohol, mahogany colored, made of wood, 5' wide.

My Church Studies



















1. Column: Interacts with building, holds or supports building, white, made of plaster and wood, 2' wide.

2. Money Basket: Interacts with trustees, and church members, holds money, natural, made of straw, 12" wide approx.

3. Shoes: Interacts with the feet and floor, holds feet, various colors, variour materials and styles, various lengths.

4. Pitcher: Interacts table and user, holds liquids, white, made of plastic and glass, 12" tall.

5. Bible: Interacts with viewers eyes and hands, hold spirtual knowledge, black, made of leather and paper, various sizes.

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