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The project is based on natural patterns, especially animal patterns. We opted for the giraffe pattern in order to utilise and implement its structures in our design.
Choice of material and realisation:
After weighing up various material options (wood, plastic from 3D printing and resin), the decision was made in favour of resin. This material gives us the desired aesthetic and mechanical properties.
First steps and design process:
1. pattern development: using Rhino software, we created the giraffe pattern digitally, placed it in Illustrator and exported the file for laser cutting.
2. mould production: A thermoforming machine was used to create the moulds for casting the tiles.
3. tile production: After mould making, the resin was mixed with thermochromatic colour pigments and poured into the prepared moulds.
Technical challenges:
Some difficulties were encountered when joining the moulded parts, in particular correct mirror-inverted bonding. Once the resin had hardened, the tiles had to be carefully removed from the moulds and cut and sanded in the wood workshop.
Result:
The end product is tiles with a giraffe pattern that combine both aesthetic and functional aspects. The use of thermochromatic pigments gives the tiles a special property that reacts to changes in temperature.
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