Three-Dimensional Geometric Abstraction: Critter Design
This project is an introduction to three-dimensional abstraction and wood-
working whereby the designer is challenged to create a character of unique
working whereby the designer is challenged to create a character of unique
design using geometric circles, triangles and squares. The project is enhanced
by assemblage with the use of hardware fasteners to emphasize facial charac-
teristics and other features.
teristics and other features.
Final wood model of a mouse with metal hardware details.
Initial drawings of a variety of critters using geometric shapes in Illustrator. The category of animal that I was assigned to focus on was "sea creatures", but I designed some other tpes of animals as well.
The mouse was chosen for further development.
Refined mouse designs
Working in the woodshop
Final mouse
