3D Printed Images Digital to Physical Design for Art by Joseph Coddington |
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| DESIGN NAME: 3D Printed Images PRIMARY FUNCTION: Digital to Physical Design for Art INSPIRATION: A voxel is a volumetric pixel; a pixel that occupies a 3D space by adding depth. I made the connection if pixels can construct a picture, voxels can construct an object as all physical objects are 3D. This was done in my earlier work where I 3D voxel printed film footage in 2018. Findings from the 3D film footage were applied to artworks such as Claude Monet's Water Lilies. Monet's desire to showcase depth using various painting methods despite the restriction of a 2D plane acts as an inspiration. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project uses the Stratasys J750 Printer to Voxel print a series of digital images, layered together to 3D print a new object. The Stratasys J750 is in an infant stage of technological understanding, this project successfully demonstrates new knowledge by pushing the limits of the printer to craft unique objects. One such object uses Claude Monet's Water Lily Painting, and successfully breaks the 2D image plane Monet was restricted to, and 3D prints the image. 2D to 3D design workflow. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Previously image data could only be documented via an image or in writing. However, crafting an object which directly relates to an image showcases a new way of understanding both the original image data used and the importance of knowledge embedded in objects. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: This project was part of Joseph Coddington's Masters of Design Innovation, completed in 2020. (application to this competition in 2022, due to delays coronavirus related) |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Voxel printing allows the user to design the internal qualities of an object, and 3D prints at a high resolution (1 Voxel = 0.014mm cubed). This means designers must consider the aesthetics of the internal build structure as well as the externally visible qualities. I have innovated a way to voxel print using Adobe Photoshop as CAD software. Voxel printing print voxels with their attribute (colour, transparency, material hardness) derived from their corresponding on-screen pixel. So by using photoshop to edit pixels. the first step is choosing a data set (series of images), each of which is then edited and given m material attributes. In order to gain a 3D quality, the designer must layer a series of images (data-set), so the image data is fully represented in 3D. The exported data set is then voxel printed in a layer-by-layer method. Once complete the data set is now a physical 3D printed object. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Voxel printing is a high definition printing method, so the designer does not need to print large objects to achieve a high-quality print. Claude Monet Waterlilies print: 140mm x 50mm x 12mm TAGS: Timeframe (covid), original idea = no guarantee to work RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The new technology provides an opportunity to design new putout showcasing a new understanding of design. My research looks into the relationship between pixels on a screen and crafted objects and how Voxel 3D printing can bridge these two worlds from digital (2D) to physical (3D). It incorporates methods that are unfamiliar to research as this research places an emphasis on innovation and, therefore, doesn't use research methods backed by science to design its conclusions. Instead, it uses art, design and a generic design practice drawn from reflective practice to innovate. The bridge between the physical and digital worlds is becoming increasingly relevant, with world events restricting physical interactions to screen-based interaction. This research identifies the need for crafted objects, how they can showcase knowledge where words and images can not. CHALLENGE: Find a link between the digital and physical worlds while investigating the opportunities and potential outcomes of new technology. ADDED DATE: 2022-02-27 09:44:54 TEAM MEMBERS (2) : All work was done by Joseph Coddington (designer). and Academic supervisor was Ross Stevens IMAGE CREDITS: All photos by Joseph Coddington |
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| Visit the following page to learn more: https://designassembly.org.nz/2021/04/16 |
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3d Printed Images Digital to Physical Design For Art by Joseph Coddington is Runner-up for A' Design Award in 3D Printed Forms and Products Design Category, 2021 - 2022.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Joseph Coddington. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Joseph Coddington. |
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