Concept Development: D. Module to Concept Model

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Concept Statement:

Continuing to use the photo of the group of 1920s WSU students as an inspiration, the 3D concept model represents the longevity, togetherness and movement of people through out time. A fairly dark and neutral color scheme which was derived from the photograph, as well as the textile, is employed and represents the historic past of the photo while the red wooden dowel connects the columns and is placed in an upward diagonal represents movement and implies forward motion. The color of the dowel represents the longevity and liveliness associated with college. The three columns are of different sizes and thicknesses to represent the diversity among the students then as well as now and to enforce the theme of coming together. To tie in the textile pattern and to further the concept of coming together the columns are connected by the dowel, which acts as a commonality between them all.

                                 

Reflection:                                                                  Final Concept Model

For my concept model I knew that I wanted to incorporate the same ideas and emotions that I have been working with through out parts A, B, and C. In the preliminary model stage I wasn’t very jazzed about any of my models, however after talking them through with my presentation group I decided to make some changes and stick with the last model that I made, the one with the columns. Originally it was not in 3D, however for the final I envisioned it to be like that. I used balsa wood and a wooden dowel to create my design. I chose these materials because of their ease in use, but also what they meant to me. Wood is a timeless material that can be used for many different things and reminded me of the timeless quality of the photo, as well as everything that it stood for. The students were coming together, just as the columns were with the dowel, and that connection really inspired me to create this model. I am very happy with the way this turned out, the only thing I would change would be varying the texture in the columns to create more diversity.