COLLABORATIVE DESIGN PRACTICE : TASK 4

15.05.2023 - 29.05.2023 | Week 7 - Week 9

Ng Wai Fern | 0354966

Collaborative Design Practice | Bachelor of Design in Creative Media

Task 4 : Testing the end product and iterative designs

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INSTRUCTIONS :

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Task 4 : Testing the end product and iterative designs

For task 4, we are required build our final installation based on the idea(s) and sketches in Collaborative Design Practices : Task 2 

RESEARCH
For this module, we are collaborating with IN.Deed Communications on a campaign by GSK.  GSK is a global biopharma company with the ambition and purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK's campaign, #Give back campaign focuses on safe and responsible disposal of old and used inhalers. Through this campaign, #GiveBack provides a solution for patients to responsibly dispose of their inhalers. Our task is to brainstorm an idea to identify a new solution. Based on the idea, we will then build a installation that will reflect our message/problem statement.

PROGRESS

For our final task, my group start our task by gathering some materials. We did some research on what we need and how much will the materials cost. The rough budget can be view in Collaborative Design Practice : Task 3

For the installation progress, we split the installation into few parts to work on it quickly due to the tight timeline. We split the installation into few parts which are

• Pots
• Tree
• Frame
• Grass
• Waves

Pots

For the pots, we start by working on the trash can which is the 'pot' that will be placed at the bottom or the first stage if user dispose their medical waste properly.

To create a round base for the pots, I suggested to my group to use the paint bucket that we found in the studio. With the round base, it will be easier to build the curve of the pots.

Fig 1.0 Creating the base (13/5/23)

Fig 1.1 Trash can (13/5/23)

Fig 1.2 Trash can from top view(13/5/23)

For the other pots, the process is the same with a slight difference in size.

Fig 1.3 Creating the second pot (15/5/23) 

Once the pots are done, I added the inhalers to create a rim for the pots. As the inhalers do come with their caps, I felt we could use it. I used the inhaler caps to create a rim for the trash can. Using the inhaler cap allow us to make full use of the materials given to us. After all the pots are done, we spray paint the pots according to the colour palette that we have proposed.

Fig 1.4 Spray painting the pots (22/5/23)

Fig 1.5 Spray painting the pots (22/5/23)

Fig 1.6 Final look of the pots (22/5/23)

Tree

For the tree and the sprout, we start by twisting some wires. To make the tree's trunk thicker, we used extra wooden sticks from the frame to create a thicker tree trunk. To hide the wire, we used plastic wraps from the delivery parcels that come together with the wooden plank.

Fig 2.0 Creating the tree with wires (24/5/23)

Fig 2.1 Wrapping the tree with plastic wraps (24/5/23)

Fig 2.2 Adding more wires to the trunk (26/5/23) 

The leaves for the tree are made out of blister packs. We cut the blister packs into leaf shape. We cut different sizes of leaves and spray painted the leaves according to the colour palette.

Fig 2.3 Organizing the leaves (24/5/23) 

Fig 2.4 Spray painting the leaves (24/5/23) 

Here is the final look of the tree after attaching the leaves to the tree. 

Fig 2.5 Attaching the leaves (26/5/23)

Fig 2.6 Final look of the tree (27/5/23)

After the tree is done, we place the tree to the pots. To keep the tree stable, we placed wooden sticks to create a square and placed the tree inside. We fill up the pots with scraps/cut up blister packs from the leaves and foils from the blister packs as soil

Fig 2.6 Filling up the pot with foils and blister packs (28/5/23) 

Frame

For the frame, we struggled at first due to the  measurement differences and we miscalculated the length of the planks. Due to the timeline, we are slightly behind so I suggested to take the planks home to work on it. I completed the frame with my dad supervising me as he taught me woodwork when I was little. To make the frame stable and durable, I used wood glue and nails to strengthen the frame when attaching the pieces together. I test the stability of the frame by placing my dog on top as she weight around 5kg. In the end, the frame was stable enough.

Fig 3.0 Figuring out the frame (24/5/23) 

Fig 3.1 Final look of the frame (24/5/23)

Fig 3.2 Testing the stability of the frame (24/5/23)

Grass

For the grass, it was as part of the refined idea as we were lacking in wow factor. We spray painted the grass for the different stages. The grass gets brighter/ greener if user dispose their medical waste properly.

Fig 4.0 Spray painting the grass (27/5/23)

Waves

For the waves, we start by creating a the base out of cardboard. Our original plan was to use the wire mesh for the base however we felt the cardboard was stable enough to support the waves. We layered the blister packs to create the waves.

Fig 5.0 Creating the base of the waves (25/5/23)

Fig 5.1 Creating the base of the waves (25/5/23)

Fig 5.2 Creating the base of the waves (25/5/23)

Fig 5.3 Building the waves (25/5/23)

Fig 5.4 Building the waves (27/5/23)

Fig 5.5 Building the waves (28/5/23)

It was a long process. After the waves are done, we spray painted the waves.

Fig 5.6 Spray painting the waves (28/5/23)

Fig 5.7 Final look of the waves (28/5/23)

Final

After all the elements are done, we assemble the final installation. Here is our final installation.

Fig 6.0 Side view of the installation

Fig 6.1 Side view of the installation

Fig 6.2 Front view of the installation

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SUBMISSION

Fig 7.0 Task 4 presentation slide

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FEEDBACK

• Make sure the sculpture can withstand a lot of shaking as it will be in a truck.
• The sculpture should be all one piece with a direct meaning.

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REFLECTION

Experience
For this task, our group struggled in the beginning as we are working with a material we have never worked with before. It was a fun and tiring experience, as we have a tight timeline. Luckily, we work on the installation during independent learning week as we won't have to worry about attending classes.  It was fun as we are able to see our idea in a 3D scale. My group struggle at the beginning as a few of our member were getting sick. After all the injuries we got from getting burn by the hot glue gun and cuts from the blister pack, I still enjoyed the time with my group mates. Overall, a great experience as we get to do something different compare to other modules.

Observations

For this task, I was able to see how different groups approached this task differently. I was able to learn from other groups' ideas. 

Findings

From this task, I was able to find different ways to use the blister pack to build the installation. During our presentation, I was able to view our installation from the client's point of view. I was able to learn how to pitch the idea better and from other group, I was able to learn how to pitch the idea in a more direct and clearer way.