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Second Mockup and Final Refinements

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  Second Mockup and Final Refinements      Hello! in this blog I will be talking about the mockup's making process & progress.    The physical version of the mockup was built using 3D printed parts and thin plastic sheets. The goal of this 1:6 mockup was to test the concept and form in the physical world. Many iterations were done before building this mockup, such as adding three thinner supports to maintain balance and save material. (Figure 2) Two small fans were attached facing opposite directions to create air circulation in the small mockup. Supplied by a 12v power adaptor and a 9v power adaptor to provide a decent amount of power to each small fan. (Figure 3) I tested the air circulation concept with the two fans and recorded the process. I used smoke since it flows in the air and can be seen easily. My success meter was for the smoke to be cleared from the mockup in a short time, since the smoke is cleared that would mean that the air has changed...