The first technical experiment is digital analog, which creates an object into a 3D model in Rhino and produces it as a physical model.

We practiced what the professor gave us before we got into the assignment. The shapes were two cubes combined. The only challenging thing was connecting parts between two cubes. As you can see below, they were not attached perfectly, resulting in a huge gap. However, it was a great opportunity to prepare for the assignment.

I am interested in 3D modelling but have yet to try it. Therefore, I would struggle if I chose intricate shapes, so I decided to make a simple shape that combines a square and a cylinder. After watching Rhino tutorials, I created a final model featuring a square and a cylinder. It took some time to get used to it because the movement controls are quite challenging for me because I don't have any experience for 3d modelling. Then, I scaled a box with dimensions of 300mm width and length to fit my shape into the box. 

I unwrapped my shape out as a net, and I expected the pieces to come out in a combined state, but they came out separated, so I had to join them together. After that, I added tabs to the sides and placed my net on the A3 size cube to print on A3 paper.

I printed out my pieces and started cutting to create my prototype. The picture below shows my prototype, and I discovered a few crucial problems.

In all the pictures below, it did not match, causing some gaps between them because I only modified the cylinder’s size to fit on the A3 paper. Moreover, some tabs were missing, so some parts did not attach perfectly. Therefore, several taps had to be included for the next iteration.

Compared to my first iteration’s net, I added several missing tabs to my second iteration that were absent from the first. I kept the size of the cylinder’s net even though it did not fit into the A3 paper size. As you can see below, the picture on the left side is for the first iteration, and the right side is for the second.

After developing some mistakes from the first one, I printed and cut the net for the second iteration.

It seems much better than the first one. However, in the second and third pictures below, there are minor gaps for the connecting part with a cylinder and square. Moreover, I scored and folded it before putting glue on it in the matching part of the cylinder, resulting in a shape that looked sharp, indicating that it did not look like a cleaner cylinder, as seen in the last picture below. 

The picture below on the left side is for the second iteration and the right side is for the third. I decided to add tabs to the circle on the top of the cylinder and the connecting part of the cylinder on the square.

Third iteration 

Based on my second iteration experience, when I assembled them to form the cylinder, I did not scored and folded before assembling the cylinder, resulting a cylinder looks cleaner shape. As a result, adding tabs to the circle increased efficiency. On the other hand, tabs on the square to combine cylinders were inefficient because, the tabs were quite small, they were hard to attach, resulting in some gaps.

As you can see in the second picture below, there are minor gaps. But in the last picture below, the circle part looks cleaner than the previous one, with a few gaps, indicating that it was beneficial to change the tabs.

The picture below on the left side is for the third iteration, and on the right side is for my final. I maintained the tabs on the circle of the cylinder, but I reattached tabs on the cylinder instead of putting them on the square.

This is my final below. The picture from top to bottom shows the shape's scale, shape, and detail. I tried to make my shape perfect because I wanted my final to look better than the previous one. Some parts have minor gaps and are wrinkled, but my final improved from the first iteration, such as the cylinder and connecting part with the square looking cleaner. 

Overall, it was challenging due to my lack of experience with Rhino. However, I am pleased that I finished my final with multiple iterations and used Rhino, which could be helpful for my next assignment if I know how to manage and control it. If I were to do this assignment again, I would attempt more intricate shapes. Moreover, some parts are wrinkled because there are too much glue so I would skim off some glue that is not needed. After finishing this assignment, I realised that multiple iterations are compulsory to improve and make high-quality finals. Furthermore, I overcame challenges and learned new skills. Therefore, I will be more confident about using the Rhino subsequently.