07-22-2016, 07:37 AM
Check out Zipfelzeus and Miracoly's entry and approach. They've got the right idea. We are really just talking about designing a geometric pattern and in some way using it as the shape language to inform the design of the structures. Whether you tile them or not, whether they are seamless or not, repeating or not and how you use them is totally up to you.
It has been a little disconcerting how few people in this challenge understand the importance of shape as a basic element of design! I'm sure it's because self teachers are so focused on technical drawing skills, they don't realise how important design is as a skill to learn and also practice.
In terms of design, a simple square is ok, but you mentioned yourself what the challenge is with using this yourself. It should inform your approach. Pattern also implies some rhythm and repetition. Perhaps explore some patterns first and see what results. Another note, just because something is composed of hard surfaces doesn't mean it can't be organic in structure and shape as well. Maybe it will help you to imagine a pattern and how a species might use this in their culture to inform their buildings. You see that sort of thing everywhere in the world's cultures.
Anyway Carry on dude, I want to see your skills applied to this challenge however you interpret it! :)
It has been a little disconcerting how few people in this challenge understand the importance of shape as a basic element of design! I'm sure it's because self teachers are so focused on technical drawing skills, they don't realise how important design is as a skill to learn and also practice.
In terms of design, a simple square is ok, but you mentioned yourself what the challenge is with using this yourself. It should inform your approach. Pattern also implies some rhythm and repetition. Perhaps explore some patterns first and see what results. Another note, just because something is composed of hard surfaces doesn't mean it can't be organic in structure and shape as well. Maybe it will help you to imagine a pattern and how a species might use this in their culture to inform their buildings. You see that sort of thing everywhere in the world's cultures.
Anyway Carry on dude, I want to see your skills applied to this challenge however you interpret it! :)