Doughnut Economics – Kate Raworth
For the core module we’ve been asked to research around the work of Kate Raworth who proposes an alternative business model for the 21st century. She asks for businesses to reflect on their business and question how they could transform their business model to be regenerative as opposed to degenerative and rather than being driven by profit that they be driven by how they could make improvements to the local and global living world.
This is something very close to my heart and initially my reasoning for enrolling on to the MA. I have been keen to discover new digital ways of working and by using the available technologies it is an intention to try to discover solutions to manufacturing problems, I will go forward with my research and keep asking myself these questions.
- What are you going to do to transform?
- What is the purpose of the design?
- Is the design modular? can it be repaired or reused?
Mobertz, Lauren. “Interview: ‘Renegade’ Economist Kate Raworth on Future-Proofing Business | SOCAP Global.” Socapglobal.com, 18 July 2017, socapglobal.com/2017/07/interview-renegade-economist-kate-raworth-future-proofing-business/. Accessed 16 Nov. 2021.
3D Printing and Rhino
I have want to delve deeper into the creation of objects for 3D printing and so have watched and following the below tutorials. All have enabled me to better understand the requirements for achieving a good print and how I may overcome problems. In my current learning of Rhino I have been concentrating on using Pythonscript to create interesting design details and unexpected outcomes but it is become clear that this way of working may not be advantageous when it come to wanting to print so I have decided to explore the Rhino software and find out how I can create without the need for code.
“Modeling for 3D Printing in Rhino – Rhino Video Tutorial | LinkedIn Learning, Formerly Lynda.com.” LinkedIn, http://www.linkedin.com/learning/rhino-modeling-for-3d-printing/modeling-for-3d-printing-in-rhino?autoAdvance=true&autoSkip=false&autoplay=true&resume=true&u=26106650. Accessed 16 Nov. 2021.
“Explore the World of 3D Printing – Fusion 360 Video Tutorial | LinkedIn Learning, Formerly Lynda.com.” LinkedIn, http://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-3d-printing-8992447/explore-the-world-of-3d-printing?autoAdvance=true&autoSkip=false&autoplay=true&resume=true&u=26106650. Accessed 16 Nov. 2021.
“Curve Tips – Rhino Video Tutorial | LinkedIn Learning, Formerly Lynda.com.” LinkedIn, http://www.linkedin.com/learning/rhino-7-essential-training/curve-tips?autoAdvance=true&autoSkip=false&autoplay=true&resume=true&u=26106650. Accessed 16 Nov. 2021.
Laser Cutting
Design Developments – Laser Cutting and working on the stand
17/11/12 – 3D Print Bureau Site Visit
A full day spent on the road with my peer Demmi Navar visiting the 3D Print Bureau in Stoke-On-Trent, where we met John Hatton who I had made arrangements with to discuss material options and printing capabilities. We were immediately made to feel welcome and it was refreshing to be put at ease as we discussed topics that are still relatively new to our learning. There was a big emphasis on customer service which was very clear to see and John highlighted how the technicians were available to help with getting the best outcome for the project, although they do prefer files to be sent print ready (something to bear in mind!) The Bureau is split over two sites and John was able to show us both; it was really impressive to see the set up, the variety and sizes of the machines and the print bed capacity; there was additional areas set up specifically for the clean up of the prints to remove any support materials, this includes jet washers, a more hands on washing station and dips for the caustic soda. One of the Polyjet machines was busy at work and it was fascinating to see it laying down the print as we watched it through the Perspex window (unfortunately we were unable to film or photograph this due to the confidentially of the clients prints)
As I had previously expressed an interest in being able to print in full colour with the aesthetic of being able to achieve a flexible and softer material, John advised the Polyjet printers as being the most suitable and was able to show us a range of samples in varying colour and printed textures. It was certainly interesting and provided lots of food for thought over the potential.
It was a pretty informal meeting and I tried to ask questions based on my research and current knowledge, below is a record of some of the questions asked.
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