For Unit 4 - 3D Techniques and Processes we had to research and observe the design and manufacturing processes of a number of products. The product which appealed to me the most was the Wall Feature. I was inspired by floral motifs and hollow spaces. I chose to work with transparent acrylic since i had never worked with the material before and it was completely different to the materials available in the school workshops.
Acrylic is a strong plastic which resists weathering. Its effect is similar to that of glass but it is less susceptible to breakage and it also easy to clean. I used techniques such as engraving and lasering. I framed the acrylic and backed it with black mount board whilst placing LED strips in between the acrylic and the mount board. A wire and transformer were attached to the LED strips making my wall feature functional.
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