Projection was intended to be an internal exercise, a study of PROJECTiONE’s methods of process, from design to fabrication. It was created as a display system for our previous and future work, while in itself representing our design methodology. The system was made from available materials: 1” steel angles, 1/8” translucent white acrylic, stainless steel hardware, key lime spray paint, and a university InFocus projector. The project began with a modeled construction line in physical space out of cardboard and monofilament, which was digitized by mapping xyz coordinates. The actual steel dimensions were added and then split to provide necessary cutting angles. Templates were made for cutting the steel and drilling the mounting holes for the acrylic. The steel was welded, ground down, filled, sanded, and painted. Simultaneously the acrylic was modeled in grasshopper: each shape was derived from the length and angle of the associated steel member. Each piece was uniquely heated and bent to produce their proper shape. Projection was completed in four days.
This process allowed us to examine our working relationships and focus on the actual method of collaboration. We have realized some of our faults related to scheduling and time management. In an attempt to physically make our projects, within a given time frame, we often end up creating too much work and spending a large amount of time in fabrication. Without clear solutions to problems and a framework in place for making decisions, we end up arguing and debating over many issues. This project relied heavily on eliminating variables: decisions were made by determining certain given parameters. This information will allow us to focus and develop ourselves for future projects throughout the year.
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