Commence the making!

I have began making the details for the hammock. These little triangles are made up from the smock machine ans dyed purple. I have ripped up some tent to stuff them with to create little padded cushions.

Framework.

This is my framework of my hammock. I have used tent poles as the base and I am going to find a way that allows me to bond it together to make it stronger. Maybe with guy ropes and zips. With paper I have created a lattice and began hanging from the base to see exactly how many I will need and the spacing inbetween. I have hung it from the ceiling so I can work out how much give I need to add to the groundsheet strips.

Layer 1 Template.

I worked from my samples to work out what will be what.

Templates.

So I have began creating a refined template of the exact measurements and details of where I want to place everything. This has helped me alot because now I have something to work from and a goal.

Strength

Time to get to work with making the hammock. I have began with constructing a structure that will add strength.

Life size paper maquette.

I created a life size paper maquette of the hammock. I roughly sketched out the design and then hung the hammock to see the illusion of what the hammock will look like. I think it looks great I can't wait to see it made now. Exciting stuff!

Hammock sketch ups.

Rough sketches of how my hammock could look like.

Making progress..

I have looked at architecture and particularly Indian architecture. I love the structure and curves in the buildings.

I have attempted to draw them ans experiment with all kinds of different medias.

Back to basics.

For the first two weeks we have been mentored to spend the whole time drawing and sketching, doodling, taking photos, tracing.

Drawing is fundamental in design and going back to the basics will help achieve an original piece of work/idea/concept.

Glastonbury Tents Project!

My first project brief is called 'Glastonbury tents'. The idea originated from Louise Oldridge and her Wrap Wrag concept which involves recycling the abandoned left over tents at Glastonbury.

Our goal is to create a bespoke 'hammock/pod' out of the tents. They will be then returned to glastonbury 2015 and feature as part of the chill out area where festival goers can use to relax.