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Wednesday 7 March: Architecture and Interiors
Dr Justin Marshall, Research Fellow in 3D Digital Production at University College Falmouth, has recently developed production processes for contemporary decorative plasterwork which combine traditional plasterwork techniques with digital production technologies.
Peter Ayres, Project Designer at Heatherwick Studio. The studio exists to realise architectural, sculptural and product designs at varying scales. Many of these designs involve a process of capturing raw data from the natural world, using digital technology to translate them back into usable forms.
Technology demo: Tour of Metropolitan Works' digital manufacturing facilities.
Thursday 8 March: Jewellery and Metals
Drummond Masterton, Research Assistant at University College Falmouth, hacks into the code underlying 3D CAD software tools to deconstruct the predetermined aesthetic qualities of 3D Digital Software.
Jo Hayes-Ward, Jeweller, explores abstract pattern and order to build jewellery structures from pixel like elements creating intricate architectural pieces which tesselate and interlock. Designed with CAD, Jo's work utilises RP technologies such as 3D wax printing and metal sintering in order to achieve her complex creations.
Haptic Technology – Touching the 'Void'* Ann Marie Shillito, Research Fellow at Edinburgh College of Art and MD of Anarkik3D Ltd will demonstrate software applications and systems which, for the first time, enable designers to create in 3D in a way that is entirely intuitive and unexpected. Users can 'touch' their virtual models (haptics) to interact and construct in a more natural and enjoyable 3D environment.(Presentation and demonstration sponsored by Inition Ltd).
*Ann Marie will also demonstrate this haptic technology on Friday 9 March
Tuesday 13 March: Ceramics, Glass and Mixed Media
Tavs Jorgensen, Research Fellow in 3D Digital Production at University College Falmouth, explores digital methods for capturing gesture, with the aim of developing a more human interface with 3D CAD software as an integral part of developing ceramic, glass and furniture designs.
Dr Katie Bunnell, leader of the 3D Digital Production research cluster at University College Falmouth, combines accessible digital design and production methods with hand drawing in the production of ceramic surfaces.
Fluidforms puts control back in the consumer’s hands. Through algorithmic design and rapid manufacturing, Fluidforms enable form freedom beyond the reach of existing production distribution methods. Through diverse inter-faces consumers can design their own lamps, jewellery and even their own dildos.
Technology demo: 3D scanning and rapid prototyping at Metropolitan Works.
Wednesday 14 March: Textiles
Ismini Samanidou, woven textile designer, uses digital images of architectural decay and natural forms to create dynamic weave textures and patterns in one-off and bespoke textiles developed through her interaction with a digital Jacquard loom.
Dr Jane Harris, currently a Nesta Fellow, employs broad ranging technology and material skills in the making of digital artefacts & animations, exploring process and concept in theoretical contexts of textiles, dress and identity.
Technology demo: Digital textile printing and laser cutting at Metropolitan Works.
Thursday 15 March
Autonomatic
This session presents the work of the 3D Digital Production research cluster at
UCF. With established skills in ceramics, glass, plaster, metals and textiles, researchers approach digital technologies in diverse and creative ways.
Combining the autonomous approach of the maker with the flexible production capabilities of digital manufacturing, the cluster aims to challenge boundaries between hand and machine, craft and industry. Autonomatic disseminates their research using a wide variety of methods including exhibitions, hands on workshops, conferences and live projects.
Metropolitan Works, Creative Industries Centre
Metropolitan Works provides creative people with the opportunity to develop new skills and access to new technologies previously only available in industry. This session includes a tour of the state-of-the-art facilities; rapid prototyping, laser cutting, 3D scanning, CNC routing and digital printing. In addition to providing new technology for prototyping and manufacture, the centre also offers access to traditional manufacturing facilities, a membership scheme, venue hire, training in Computer Aided Design, and business and technical advice.
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