Spiral Experiments
Independent Study with John Edmark
Thickness-Changing Spirals
These spirals slide along one another, separate until suddenly they form a solid tube.
Although the outcome is elegant, modeling these forms required splitting the surface of the thickness-changing sweep into two separate bodies that were in turn shaped by an additional offset sweep cut of the chevron-like geometry.
A CAD animation of models to simulate their interaction.
CAD model using intersecting offset coil sweeps.
3D print with supports
Support removal
Spiral interaction
Thickness-Changing Spiral Demo
Spiral Track Experiments
This set of projects showcases how spirals can pass through one another, and highlights the self-aligning qualities of the chevron-sweep geometry.
The fast-moving and satisfying interaction of the spiral rails allows for an opportunity for play by making a game out of keeping the motion going.
Spiral Track Demo - iterations on interaction and integration.