Module

Creative Design 2 Sem3

Design, Materials

and Prototyping

17th September 2012

Semester 5
Semester Stage

10

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14

15

17th to 25th Sept

Project Duration

2 Weeks

Project Title

Cardboard Sandal

Project

Using the structures of polyhedral and prismatic cells, design and manufacture a pair of Sandals. The
Sandals can only be manufactured from cartridge paper (supplied) and glue such as Pritt Stick, UHU
etc. And must support your weight while walking

Evaluation

The Sandals will be evaluated using the following criteria:

Your Research: Polyhedral and prismatic cells, structures occurring in nature. Fashion, culture and
evolution of the sandals. Articulation and mechanics of walking...all used to justify your final design.
Appearance (Aesthetics and proportions)
Comfort and fit
Wearability
Structural support of the specific weight (your foot) and location relative to your walking pattern
Economy of material, least amount (assessed by weight)
Integration of top surface and strap(s)
Geometric Cell Configuration

Presentation

Thursday 25th Sept 2pm

Grading

Research
Prototyping and test models
Sandals & Performance

33.3%

33.3%

33.3%

This project amounts to approx. 5% of design coursework

Tutors

Diarmuid Timmons, Nevil Walsh, Mark Rooney