Physical Prototype Processes

In this post I will show my physical prototype process. First I started doing first floor's design. I used real dimensions of room and did in 1/50 scale. However I didn't measure the height so I did from my mind and made shorter to see better inside but I should have make higher to understand the space well and design for that. After I measured every wall in 1/50 scale I cut them off from mountboard and then combined them with PVA glue. I also cut the windows and doors then I added the lift in the corner. 

Then I started making furniture. For this process I also looked the real dimensions and used 1/50 scale to reach best outcome. This part was hard for me especially the chairs, I had to make tiny pieces and sticked them with glue. I tried to make the essentials in this physical model because I had a limited time and this was an exercise. I did chairs, tables, sofa cupboard and bookshelf. After I finished making furniture models I started placing them this helped me to see all space design. I didn't fix the furniture so I changed their place and looked at different design options. 

This is the final outcome of first floor's design. I tried to placed them in best way. In future, I will try different placement and try to finalise my space planning idea. I will use this small model to visualise the space while I am deciding everything like furniture, material, lightning and decorations. 

I enjoyed making these models but it took my time more than I expected and also I struggled while making tiny figures. Even though I used real measurements of room and furniture it looked big in space because I did the height shorter than normal.  It was the first time that I made a architectural model so I made many mistakes and learned a lot. I will develop my modelling skills in future and make better architectural models. 

For physical prototype I also wanted to make the sofa idea that I draw.  I liked the idea but I struggled the place in room and made some changes on it. I used cardboard to make the sofa. First I curved wall between sofas. I bended the cupboard and place on other cupboard. To save this curved shape I had to glue onto  cardboard. Then I cut the sitting part and also curved them. I used 2 pieces to make the sitting part. After I made two sides , I made the tables and placed them in the centre of rounds. Then I made the side tables which is connected to the sofa. 

 

These are the final outcomes. I am happy with results , I enjoyed making models. While finalising my project I will use and think about these outcomes and try to develop in future to add my project. 

I will present these ideas and prototypes in focus group presentation than I will get feedback from my classmates and use them to improve my ideas.