Thursday, 11 August 2011
Storyboard
This is my idea that I have settled on as a base for my final project.
I think that with this as a stable base I will be able to build and experiement with prototypes and different materials to see what works best.
I Have already encountered a few problems that I am in the middle of solving now.
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Sound ball explanation
With a lot of planning and thinking I came up with the idea of the 'Sound ball'.
Using different types of strings to create different sounds and pitches. This would be highly interactive not only for your ears, but also for touch.
Sound : sound of strings as you strum
Touch : have to use hands to cause sounds to play.
The sound ball, is a ball that is split down the middle causing the ball to be in two parts. Inbetween these two parts would be 7 different types of strings that would make a interesting sound. As you open the ball the strings tighten and the tighter the strings becomes, the higher the pitch becomes, vise versa.
The ball would be made out of a sturdy but maluable metal and magnets would be placed on the rim of each ball. This ensures they stay together and the line of the ball is not interupted e.g. such as a latch, which could ruin the sleek simple look of the exterior. The strings would be attatched to a inner installation of a metal/or wood plate that has holes in it so strings could be tied and secured. With this, the strings are also free to be lose or tight, depending on what your preference is.
A problem I encountered was that you have to use two hands to operate this object and then there is nothing free to strum the strings (unless you get someone else two). I feel that if my object required two people it would take away from the whole experience of the object. Becuase I adressed this problem early on I was able to think up a solution. The most appropriate was to make a base for one part of the ball to be stabiliazed on, while the other part is free to be used and pulled up to whatever level you want. Therefore allowing this object to be used by one person, creating a a more beneficial and stimulating experience for the individual.
Using different types of strings to create different sounds and pitches. This would be highly interactive not only for your ears, but also for touch.
Sound : sound of strings as you strum
Touch : have to use hands to cause sounds to play.
The sound ball, is a ball that is split down the middle causing the ball to be in two parts. Inbetween these two parts would be 7 different types of strings that would make a interesting sound. As you open the ball the strings tighten and the tighter the strings becomes, the higher the pitch becomes, vise versa.
The ball would be made out of a sturdy but maluable metal and magnets would be placed on the rim of each ball. This ensures they stay together and the line of the ball is not interupted e.g. such as a latch, which could ruin the sleek simple look of the exterior. The strings would be attatched to a inner installation of a metal/or wood plate that has holes in it so strings could be tied and secured. With this, the strings are also free to be lose or tight, depending on what your preference is.
A problem I encountered was that you have to use two hands to operate this object and then there is nothing free to strum the strings (unless you get someone else two). I feel that if my object required two people it would take away from the whole experience of the object. Becuase I adressed this problem early on I was able to think up a solution. The most appropriate was to make a base for one part of the ball to be stabiliazed on, while the other part is free to be used and pulled up to whatever level you want. Therefore allowing this object to be used by one person, creating a a more beneficial and stimulating experience for the individual.
New idea
Out of all the five senses, touch and sound really caputred my attention.
My previous ideas were interesting but not really something I was passionate or excited about creating. I decided to investigate the 'sound sense' a bit more. I love the sound of guitars so thought that doing something using guitar strings would be intersting.
I planned and came to the conclusion that my object would consist of different types of strings (guitar, wire, elastic etc.) to conduct the sound that I wanted.
As a child I had always been interested in this, playing on my dads guitar and picking strings and elastics to see what sort of noise they made.
In my second to last project in design 101, I used a song called Ocean by John Butler Trio to be my background musi. It shows us the amazing quality and emotion that a simple instrument can convery, creating a really intense and complex sound. This shows my enthusiam for the sound and is something that I used to inspire me for this project.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VAkOhXIsI0
My previous ideas were interesting but not really something I was passionate or excited about creating. I decided to investigate the 'sound sense' a bit more. I love the sound of guitars so thought that doing something using guitar strings would be intersting.
I planned and came to the conclusion that my object would consist of different types of strings (guitar, wire, elastic etc.) to conduct the sound that I wanted.
As a child I had always been interested in this, playing on my dads guitar and picking strings and elastics to see what sort of noise they made.
In my second to last project in design 101, I used a song called Ocean by John Butler Trio to be my background musi. It shows us the amazing quality and emotion that a simple instrument can convery, creating a really intense and complex sound. This shows my enthusiam for the sound and is something that I used to inspire me for this project.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VAkOhXIsI0
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