PROCESS
How it was built
In order to turn an invisible signal into a moving sculpture, four tracks worked in parallel, then converged into one mechanism.
01
Ideation
A field of kinetic forms
Digital visualization of concepts rooted in kinetic and modular sculptural forms helped to narrow toward a single continuous transformation.
02
Process
Prototyping, step by step
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Workflow
Four tracks, one convergence
Electronics, form, mechanism, and base prototyping ran in parallel, then converged into a final functional prototype.
04
Result
Exploded view of the original mechanism
Mechanism and manufacturing insights were borne from 3D modelling of the connections between the four main components.
05
Refinement
Revisiting the actuation mechanism
Lack of smooth motion and range motivated further exploration of the movement mechanism in the base.
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Brian Patterson 2025-2026