KyungseoY08

                                           The first three images are my initial three design drafts, and the last one is Ciara’s design. This is a large collaborative project, and the following is the design I have chosen to work with. The focus of this 3D form lies in the interplay between structure and curvature, which creates a distinct sense of visual harmony. When viewed from directly above, the shape resembles a four-leaf clover, and this unique perspective is the main reason I selected this model. This is our sketch. This is our combined design, along with the renderings and printing simulations.

 

  This is the rendered 3D model of the sandwich.  the red and black cutting lines are prepared for 3D printing.  3D printing machine    Finally! I got the actual “sandwich.” This is my first 3D printing project, and everything about it was unexpected and fun. Although my work isn’t particularly fancy, I really like it. I think its biggest strength is practicality — I can keep using it in my daily life in the future.

  My design is a six-layer sandwich coaster, consisting of two layers of bread, one layer of lettuce, one layer of cheese, one layer of tomato (actually made from two small slices), and one layer of sausage. Initially, I planned to make the entire sandwich from cork, thinking its unique texture would make the coaster both cute and practical. However, after class discussions and guidance from the professor, I realized that using multiple materials would be more suitable. Cork works well for hot drinks, while acrylic is better for cold beverages since it won’t be affected by condensation, unlike cork which might mold. Therefore, I decided to use four different materials: cork for the bread, whose light brown color and slightly rough texture are ideal; acrylic for the lettuce and tomato slices, as its semi-transparency conveys freshness; cardboard for the cheese, suitable in thickness and ease of cutting; and plywood for the sausage, whose laser-cut edges create a burnt effect, mimick...

  ( In case the large image is too blurry.) Among all my designs, the ones I like most and would love to bring to life are No. 3, No. 8, and No. 11. The third design features a sakura motif — not only is its surface inspired by cherry blossoms, but real petals are also embedded inside. When it comes into contact with water, the material turns transparent, creating the illusion of delicate petals drifting in a clear river. It’s both visually poetic and playfully interactive, which makes it my favorite among all. The eighth design centers around the image of a crushed tomato. The soft, wrinkled peel and the splattered juice are intentionally included as part of the visual effect, making it appear as if the cup itself has just flattened a tomato. This one focuses on humor and the joy of visual surprise. Lastly, the eleventh design connects the idea of a coaster with modern art. It challenges the conventional belief that coasters should always be flat and simple. Instead, it uses abs...