Hydro & Hypo-Trochoid - Robbie Anson Duncan

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Robbie Anson Duncan

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MIVC 600

CW2

PROJECT 1

PROJECT 2

P3 PROPOSALS

P3


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RESEARCH // http://hydrosphere-rcad.tumblr.com

RESEARCH / http://inspiration-hydrosphere-rcad.tumblr.com

All of the supporting research

and development is catalogued

on my two research blogs under

the corresponding page headings.


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BIOLUME

Bioluminescent lightdesign

Concept designs for atruly green energysource

HYDROPODS

Marine Themed KitsAges 7+

Introduce children tonew creative mediums

Encourage creativelearning

Utilize digital platformsto broaden aduienceexposure

HYDROSPHERE

Homeware Products

Inspired by the Ocean

Products that are lightand comfort based

Tactile and visuallystimulating

CAMPAIGN FOR

CORALS

T-Shirt Campaign

Vision: a technicolour

crowd campaigning for

change, Calling for the

continued

conservation of coral

reefs

Designs producedinspired by coraldiversity

Offers huge range ofchoices forcampaigners - whereeach person involved isunique, with a sharedenvironmental messageto promote

GLOW

PhosphorescentProducts

Self sustaining lightproducts

Use for night lights

Children withdisabilities

Sustainable design

Repurpose

Recontextualize

Minimize

Reduce

Responsible packaging

Reducing plastic

Biodegradbale labels

Limit packagingcomponents

Reduce printedelements and utilize

virtual space

Utilize alternativeenergy sources

Find sustainablesolutions to reducecosts and promotemore considereddesign

ENVIRONMENT

EFFICIENT

What began as a project to merely make an activity kit

has grown far beyond. This has become a concept for the

production of marine inspired design that understands the

importance of sustainability.

I have already branched off into 5 areas of outputs. These

outputs all maintain similar principles and philosophies.

Welcome to Hydro


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HYDROPODS

Marine Themed KitsAges 7+

Introduce children tonew creative mediums

Encourage creativelearning

Utilize digital platformsto broaden aduienceexposure

HYDROPODS

assembly

assembly

HYDROPODS

design

design

HYDROPODS

content

content

HYDROPODS

printing

printing

HYDROPODS

virtual

virtual

HYDROPODS

packaging

packaging


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dont re-design . . .re-purpose and re-contextualize

I have selected cardboard tubes as my container

of choice. This will be a motif within the Hydropod

range. I want a sense of continuity, and this shape

will provide this.

These can also be cut easily using a fixed-to-table

saw. They can also be cut by hand, or ordered to

exact dimensions.

The tube offers maximum benefits in terms of cost,

aesthetic, practicality, further function and most

importantly it can be recycled, re-used and re-

purposed. It has great sustainable qualities.

I have a dedicated page on my blog to packaging

analysis and reviews that I have made. This is

mostly for my benefit, but there is evidence there

to support my decision making in repurposing the

cylindrical cardboard tube:

My prior research into packaging sources and

options can be found at the following links:

HYDROPODS

packaging

packaging

sketch-up rendering

http://inspiration-hydrosphere-rcad.tumblr.com/PDS

http://inspiration-hydrosphere-rcad.tumblr.com/SPD

http://inspiration-hydrosphere-rcad.tumblr.com/BDGP


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HYDROPODS

design

design

Each pod has its own visual icon.

My audience is children aged 7+

and this comes with a challenge.

To design something that is

visually exciting, whilst clearly

communicating the purpose.

I sought inspiration f rom

Scandinavian design books,

as these often contain vector

based work that encompasses

beauty with simplicity.

I also designed a very baisc

recycle sticker for the base ofthe product.

My research on Scandinavian

graphic design can be found at

this link:

http://inspiration-hydrosphere-

rcad.tumblr.com/SGD

pla

sticharmstheocea

n.p

lease

rec

yclethis

cap

.pla

sticharmstheocean.ple

asere

cyc

le

this

cap.

Icon Research:http://hydrosphere-rcad.tumblr.com/HPI


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HYDROPODS

design

design

digital renderings of pods / and //

Each pod displays unique facts

relating to the content.

All the necessary warning

information regarding the

contents are clearly displayed.

The contents of each kit is

displayed in vector form.

Information regarding the

biodegradble nature of the label

and packaging is supplied.


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HYDROPODS

design

design

digital renderings of pods /// and ////

Each pod displays unique facts

relating to the content.

All the necessary warning information

regarding the contents are clearly

displayed.

The contents of each kit is displayed

in vector form.

Information regarding the

biodegradble nature of the label and

packaging is supplied.


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Gl

wP

aint

to see this paint glowbrighter you can usea black-light.

Hydro have sourced ablack-light bulb thatsaves 80% moreenergy, which isavailable on ouronline store.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Unscrew black nozzle.Remove protectiveseal and cylindricalcap. Gently squeezethe contents ontoyour desiredsurfaces. Practice ona test surface first toimprove yourconfidence. Once you

have applied the paintto your surface leaveit to dry for up to 24hours. Thicker areaswill take longer.

*This product is suitable

for use on plastic, paper,

wood and foam.

Experiment with on other

surfaces with the

permission and

supervision of an adult.

59ml

Conforms toASTM D 4236

UV Hydrobulb

this label is 100% biodegradable

7+

I have since found an exceptional

phosphorescent paint that comes

in 59ml bottles. I have also found a

stockist that sells each bottle at a

very competitive price.

The original packaging however,

is poor and unconsidered from

many aspects; So, I redesigned thelabel in keeping with my theme and

layout.

As with all other Hydro printable

designs, this label will be

biodegradable.

All of the necessary information

is presented on the label, and the

warnings for the content also.

HYDROPODS

design

design

THE FOLLOWING SLIDES ARE LARGER IMAGES OF THE DESIGNS

FOR A MORE DETAILED VIEW

Glow paint research:http://hydrosphere-rcad.tumblr.com/PPLRD


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Hyd

r

P

od

/

kinetic

marine

light

show

useyourcolo

urchangingHydro

glovesto

simulate

the

movementsand

lightdisplaysofmarin

ecreaturesThis Hydro Pod Contains:

Passcodes to the virtual Hydrosphere

I pair of Hydro gloves with 7 LED

colour changing light settings

Batteries included

W A R N I N GNOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN

UNDER 36 MONTHS.

this packaging is 100% recycled and biodegradable

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HYDRO = WATER

95% OF THE OCEAN HAS

YET TO BE SEEN BY HUMAN EYES

DEEP SEA CREATURES PRODUCE THEIR OWN

LIGHT CALLED BIOLUMINESCENCE

After removing thesecurity seal fromthe battery packpress the whitebutton to cyclethrough eachsetting

Hydro Podsare marine themed

creativity kits

Weve combed art,

science, maths and

technology to make

learning and discovery

more inspiring and

exciting

Inside this pod are access

codes to an online space

where you can discover even

more about the Oceans and

the amazing organisms that

live there...

So what are youwaiting for?Lets explore the Hydrosphere!


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Hyd

r

P

od

//

mathema

ticalmarin

e

patterns

designaninfinite

seriesof

hypotrochoids

hapes

inspired

byb

eautifulocean

dwelling

organ

isms

This Hydro Pod Contains:


1 hypotrochoid template

4 pattern gears

10 coloued Stabilo fineliner pens

W A R N I N GCHOKING HAZARD - NOT SUITABLE FOR

CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.


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creativity kits

Weve combed art,

science, maths and

technology to make


more inspiring and

exciting






live there...


HYDRO = WATER

MANY MARINE ORGANISMS GROW

IN GEOMETRIC PATTERNS

SOME MARINE CREATURES THAT LIVE IN

THE DEEPEST OCEANS ARE TRANSPARENT


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Hyd

r

P

od

///

phosphorescent

ree

f

sculptur

es

designandd

ecorate

youro

wnminiature

glowi

nthed

arkcoralsand

starfish

This Hydro Pod Contains:


12 phosphorescent resin casts

1 bottle of Hydro Glow Paint



DO NOT CONSUME THE CONTENTS WITHIN

THIS PRODUCT. THESE COMPONENTS ARE

ONLY HARMFUL IF INGESTED.


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creativity kits

Weve combed art,

science, maths and

technology to make


more inspiring and

exciting






live there...


HYDRO = WATERAROUND 70% OF OUR

PLANET IS COVERED BY OCEANS

CORALS AND OTHER MARINE ORGANISMS

GLOW AMAZING COLOURS UNDER UV LIGHT


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Hyd

r

P

od

////

marine

bi

ologist

glo

wl

aborato

ry

designyour

ownunique

glo

wi

nthedarkp

etridish

artworkinsp

ired

bybioluminescentorganisms

This Hydro Pod Contains: Passcodes to the virtual Hydrosphere

12 laboratory grade petri dishes

1 bottle of Hydro Glow Paint



creativity kits

Weve combed art,

science, maths and

technology to make


more inspiring and

exciting






live there...


HYDRO = WATERBIOLUMINESCENCE:

BI_OH_LOO_MIN_ESS_ENCE

BIOLUMINESCENCE IS USE TO ATTRACT

PREY AND DISTRACT PREDATORS




THIS PRODUCT. THESE COMPONENTS ARE

ONLY HARMFUL IF INGESTED.

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HYDROPODS

design

design

Watch

Use the link

below to view the

video demonstration

hydro.edu

/demo

Be Inspired

Use the link

below to view amazing

imagesto inspire your

making and thinking

hydro.edu

/wow

Make

Let your

imagination overflow

and create amazing

ocean inspired

artwork

Cur i o us

Follow the web links

to continue your ocean

exploration

hydro.edu

/explore

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W E L C O M E T O H Y D R O

We love the Oceans. Your hydro pod has been created so you will love

them too. All our packaging is 100 % recycled and biodegradable ,

because too much plastic leads to alot of environmental damage. We

also care about reducing waste , which is why the instructions for this

kit exist onl ine as video dem onstrations.

ARE YOU READY TO EXPLORE POSSIBIL IT IES OF OCEAN INSPIRED CREATIVITY?

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Each pod will contain a single acetate

sheet with this welcome message.

I wanted to avoid using paper, and use

a material that is more interesting.

This is one of the only less sustainable

elements to the product, but as this is

an important piece of information - it

is appropriate. This is also technically

waterproof, and certainly something

you wouldnt be able to forget about -

because it is unconventional.

Acetate has a wonderful tactile

quality, and represents the window in

the imaginary submersible the child

will be in, exploring the wonders ofthe Ocean.

When the child accesses the online

hub, they have access to the unboxing

video (yet to make).

Then they follow the numbered steps

to get the most out of their pod, and

can continue to learn more aboutthe Ocean. The virtual hub will make

finding fascinating information easy.

digital design for the welcome information


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HYDROPODS

design

design

www.hydro.edu

Here is a simple idea for the

online space. It should be easy

to use. I will require support in

this stage, but ultimately the

site will act as a middle-man to

provide good quality content in

one site. I will consider having

enter appear when the cursorrolls over the biggest droplet.

The smaller icons take a

visitor to external sites. A way

of making marine focussed

content easier to locate:

Icon 1 - Hydro Youtube Channel:

Containing Ocean inspiredactivity videos and craft ideas.

Icon 2- A page with links to

marine focussed websites

like National Geographic and

Greenpeace.

Icon 3- Direct mail to send

work produced by using hydro

products.

Icon 4- Tumblr blog of inspiring

photographs

Icon 5- Online store for Hydro

products

Early ideas for the virtual hub

HYDROPODS

virtual

virtual


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This shows the next process of

navigation. Where clicking on

the button that corresponds to

the purchased product leads

you to an embedded videodemo.

The ipped Hydro icon lightbulb

then leads to another page of

material that will inspire and

encourage further research.

Exploded view

HYDROPODS

design

design

HYDROPODS

virtual

virtual


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HYDROPODS

content

content

I have located a supplier of these gloves that delivers within 24 hours of

ordering. The gloves are a simple product, that given a new context can make

learning about deep sea organisms more exciting and engaging. The child is in

total control and regular use of these gloves can improve dexterity and

co-ordination.

The colour changing LED gloves provide hours of experimentation and fun for

children.

I have already compiled video of footage that is solely focussed on marine

movement and bioluminescent light displays. These videos can be found at the

following links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni8w9BhkLjk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaPovjMtjj8

This video, and others of relevance can also be displayed on the appropriate

section on the virtual hub.


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Having already undergone a large side-project focussed on hypo-trochoid patterns

[http://robbie-anson-hypotrochoid.tumblr.com]

I found real enjoyment out of combining maths, order and drawing.

When making patterns, I struggled to use colour. But by looking at marine

organisms and bacteria, I discovered an inspiring pallette to work from.

The virtual hub will catalogue some inspiring examples that will be great for

reference.

I have sourced some quality fi ne liner pens and very cheap, yet good quality mini

spirograph sets. This simple combination, supported by the visual information ofthe virtual hub makes a simple, yet thoroughly creative activity.

Instead of focussing on represnting marine life using conventional forms, these

shapes provide more opportunity for beautiful image making.

HYDROPODS

content

content


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HYDROPODS

content

content

By repurposing these marine styled ice cube trays, I combined phosphorescent

pigment with clear resin to create glow in the dark sculptures.This gave me an opportunity to physically make something that wasnt a vector

graphic. They are so effective, that I have designed a new range (Glow) that is

solely marketed as self-sustaining night lights for younger children.

Marine microbial and coral patterns are beautiful and come in infinite designs.

They are perfect inspiration for detailed decoration - that requires alot of

concentration but is fantastic to start at a young age. By including a bottle of my

re-designed glow paint with 12 resin sculptures, this kit can be completed at home

safely.

Should children wish to continue experimenting with this medium, they can find

links to tutorials on resin working and glow paint art on the virtual hub.


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This is a refined version of the BioPod that I created over Summer, under the new

banner of Hydro. After producing the kit , which cost around 15, I realised that

besides the plastic container and plastic additions to the ki t, the biggest expense

was the printed instruction booklet.

This type of kit is best demonstrated by a person, as with all the kits I have

designed. It seems in-efficient to spend hours designing instruction manuals when

one could make a demo video for people to access instantly online.

This also reduces costs because it costs nothing to upload a video - but printing an

instruction manual...can be very costly.

With the demonstration for this kit, I can show the technique of petri dish streakingproperly. Also, I can instruct how to get the most out of the glow paint, and what

implements to use that create good textures and shapes.

I can source petri dishes from various companies, but utilize the opportunity to

order them through the Cavendish Campus for a discount.

HYDROPODS

content

content


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Watch

Use the link

below to view the

video demonstrat ion

hydro.edu

/demo

Be Inspired

Use the link

below to view amazing

imagesto insp ire your

making and thinking

hydro.edu

/wow

Make

Let your

imagination overflow

and create amazing

ocean insp ired

artwork

Curious

Follow the web links

to continue your ocean

exploration

hydro.edu

/explore

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2

3

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W E L C O M E T O H Y D R O

We love the Oceans. Your hydro pod has been created so you will love

them too. All our packaging is 100 % recycled and biodegradable ,

because too much plastic leads to alot of environmental damage. We

also care aboutre d ucing waste , which is why the instructions for this

kit exist online as video demonstrations.

ARE Y OU READY T O EX PLORE POS S I B I L I T IES OF OC EAN I NS P I RED C REAT I V I T Y ?

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All the pods followidentical assembly

principles:

Internal

Hydro passcodes

printed onto acetate

placed inside the

tube.

The acetate will t

around the interior

cavity and will atten

in moments, even

after prolonged time

curled in the tube.

HYDROPODS

assembly

assembly


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HYDROPODS

printing

printing

portfolio-display.co.uk

This is the company I have been in

discussion with about printing my designs.

The adhesive backed stickers are the best

option for the icons and recycle stickers for

the caps.

The Biodegradable posters can be cut to

size and then stuck to the exterior of the

tube. They can be quite expensibe in small

orders, so a mass order would be required

in a hypothetical production scenario.

Glow Research:


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GLOW

PhosphorescentProducts

Self sustaining lightproducts

Use for night lights

Children withdisabilities

Glow Research:

http://hydrosphere-rcad.tumblr.

com/PNL

The content within Hydropod

/// presented me with an

opportunity to bring another

product into the range.

These can be directly marketed

as night lights for young children

or anyone who prefers having a

calming glow at night.

Being battery free and self

sustaining objects, they are a

great little product for anyone

who likes glow in the dark things,

or loves the Ocean.

With the added inclusion of

access to the virtual hub, the

choice is there for the user

to seek out marine themed

information and inspiration, made

more accessible by having aprimary base.

This product is assembled in

the exact same procedure as

all other Hydropods. The only

difference is the diameter of

the cardboard tube - at 50 mm

instead of 100 mm.


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Contents:


12 phosphorescent resin casts




THIS PRODUCT.


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Many corals on the Ocean floor

glow in the dark. Now you canexperience the same effects

without a scuba suit.

Once exposed to daylight or

standard household lighting these

resin sculptures will store that

energy and release it i n darkened

conditions.

Glow in the dark objects like these

have a great use for providing

small amounts of light when all

others have gone. They can serve

as a non-electrical night light for

children.

If exposed to ultraviolet light they

will glow even brighter!

To see these sculptures glow brighter you canuse a black-light.

Hydro have sourced a black-light bulb thatsaves 80% more energy, which is available onour online store.

UV Hydrobulb

Glow

ambient

nightl

ights

no

batteries

required


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plast

icharmstheocean. p

lease

rec

yclethis

cap

.

plastic

harms

th

eocean .ple

asere

cyc

le

this

cap .

Contents:


1 2 phosphorescent resin casts

WA R N I N GCHOKING HAZARD - NOT SUITABLE FOR



THIS PRODUCT.

this packagingis 100%recycled and biodegradable

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Many corals on the Ocean floor

glow in the dark. Now you c an

experience the same effects

without a scuba suit.

Once exposed to daylight or

standard household lighting these

resin sculptures will store that

energy and release it in darkened

conditions.

Glow in the dark objects like these

have a great use for providing

small amounts of light when all

others have gone. They can serve

as a non-electrical night light for

children.

If exposed to ultraviolet light they

will glow even brighter!

To see thesesculptures glowbrighter you canusea black-light.

Hydro havesourcedablack-light bulbthatsaves 80%more energy,which is availableonour onlinestore.

UV Hydrobulb

Glow

ambient

night

ligh

ts

no

batteries

required

Each resin cast is wrapped in blue tissue paper that hasbeen recycled. This will prevent the resin from chipping.

HYDROPODS

assembly

assembly

HYDROPODS

design

design

Fib ti h


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HYDROSPHERE

Homeware Products

Inspired by the Ocean

Products that are lightand comfort based

Tactile and visuallystimulating

Fibre optic research:

http://hydrosphere-rcad.

tumblr.com/FOSAL

Coral projector research:

1. http://hydrosphere-rcad.

tumblr.com/CP


tumblr.com/HSCPL-SHAPES


tumblr.com/CPP

Reef relaxation research:

http://hydrosphere-rcad.

tumblr.com/RRD

I wanted to further the

range of products that are

specifically targeted to the

homeware market.

By re-contextualizing and

re-purposing existing

appliances under a newbanner, I wanted to

demonstrate that designing

something sustinable and

environmentally friendly need

not be difficult. Furthermore,

it can still be beautiful and

practical.

Hydr sphere


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Hydrsphere

fibre

optic

anemones

transportyourselfto

theo

ceanfloor

witha

duo

ofcolourchang

ing

ambientlights

Contents:




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Translucent base: colour changing

Opaque base: colour changing LEDs inside

HYDRO TIP: USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES


2 fibre optic plumes

2 colour changing bases

Batteries included

Anemones on the Ocean floor have

amazing fluorescent properties.

Now you can experience similar

effects without a scuba suit.

Access to the virtual Hydrosphere

provides you with marine based

inspiration and education. Should

you be as passionate about the

Ocean as Hydro is, you can find

many ways to campaign for marine

conservation.

There are also several products in

our design range that can

transform your home into an

ambient Ocean paradise. All of our

designs aim to be as efficient and

sustainable as possible.

The original packaging was a

combination of poor design, poor

use of materials that results in a

product that seems cheap. The

product itself is good, and I decided

to re-design it. I didnt see the use in

the plactic cover, as it doesnt holdall the fibres in place. Many strayed

from this enclosure and as a result

were warped and damaged. Inside a

tube, with a simple rubber band they

will remain straight. And if packed

with responsibly sourced filler the

appliance will not get damaged.

I like to think that a consumer

is more likely to buy something

that looks good, promotes a good

message, and serves more value

than what it says on the packaging.

That is the philosophy I believe in

with regard to design, that it should

go above and beyond.

Hydr spherefibre optic anemonestransport yourself to the ocean floorwith a duo of colour changing ambient lights

Contents: Anemones on the Ocean floor have


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rsphere

fibre

opt

ic

anemones

transportyo

urselfto

theo

ceanfloor

witha

duoo

fcolourchang

ing

ambientlights

Contents:




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Translucent base: colour changing

Opaque base: colour changing LEDs inside

HYDRO TIP: USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES


2 fibre optic plumes

2 colour changing bases

Batteries included

Anemones on the Ocean floor have

amazing fluorescent properties.

Now you can experience similar

effects without a scuba suit.

Access to the virtual Hydrosphere

provides you with marine based

inspiration and education. Should

you be as passionate about the

Ocean as Hydro is, you can find

many ways to campaign for marine

conservation.

There are also several products in

our design range that can

transform your home into an

ambient Ocean paradise. All of our

designs aim to be as efficient and

sustainable as possible.

Hydr sphere


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colour changing coral polyp projector

This light product from IKEA retails at just 12. It has greatpotential for customization to serve a new purpose under

a marine context. I produced vector shapes modelled on

coral polyps in three ascending sizes. These can then be

cut out of vinyl and stuck around the glass sphere. Once

covered, spraying glass frosting over the sphere will block

out the translucent glass. Once the vinyl stickers are

removed the patterned areas will retain the translucence.

Any light that now comes through will be projected through

the positive pattern space created by the vinyl sticker.Adding an LED colour changing bulb inside will they give

the user control with colour settings to re-create a reef in

their home.

Hydr sphere

co our c anging cora po yp projec or


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Hydr sphere


Hydr sphere



INSPIRED BY CORAL

Corals are beautiful.

They are also under

threat. This product

relies upon solar

charging to power a

colour changing LED

bulb that lasts up to 20years.

Charge your bulb using

the solar pack and when

the sun goes down, you

can bring the wonders

of the Ocean floor into

your home...

Your LED bulb comes with a

remote control to adjust

colour settings. Ensure the

solar pack has charged for

at least 10 hours before

each use


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Hydr sphere


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Eco friendly Hydrosphere Reef bean bags. Filled

with a recycled composite of memory foam particles

and biodegradable filler - no polystyrene microbeads

in sight. I plan to contact Big Hug based in the UKand pitch my designs to them. They are sustinable

retailers and share a similar philosophy to my own.

The patterns on fabric are inspired by reef diversity

and arranged in a similar geometric sequence as

corals would grow in the Ocean.

Hydr spherereef relaxation


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CAMPAIGN FOR

CORALS

T-Shirt Campaign

Vision: a technicolour

crowd campaigning for

change, Calling for the

continued

conservation of coral

reefs

Designs producedinspired by coraldiversity

Offers huge range ofchoices forcampaigners - whereeach person involved isunique, with a sharedenvironmental messageto promote

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gxffFdWUgM&feature=youtu.be

Research for the Coral Campaign: http://hydrosphere-rcad.tumblr.com/CFC


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I made this short video to explain

the process and signicance of the

pattern designs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbpgPOEWqWA


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BIOLUME

Bioluminescent lightdesign

Concept designs for atruly green energysource

Research for Biolume:

http://hydrosphere-rcad.tumblr.com/BVIB

This section contains a concept design for a

bioluminescent bacteria powered lamp. I have

since completed a R&D project on this subject and

hope to channel that into a prototype.

The current prototype, Vibrioptic utilizes Vibrio

Fischeri bacteria suspended in liquid solution.

At present, the visual design works. The addition

of a magnetic stirrer is for exhibition purposes,

where it would be unsafe to allow members of the

public to aggitate the liquid solution.

You can find all my collaborative research on

bioluminescence at:

My bacteria samples in the laboratory


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Bioluminescent bacteria suspended in liquid solution.Vibrioptic


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Fiber optic plume

Air-tight stopper

Autoclaved magneticbearing inside flask

Magnetic base plate

stirrer enclosed

within a perspex

cover

p q

Magnetic stirring generates a vortex from within the

conical flask. This aggitates the solution, inducing

quorum sensing: generating maximum luminescence.

This aggetation can be controlled by the flick of a

non-electrical switch that triggers magnetism

Vibrioptic

hypo-trochoid\\benthic geometry


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robbie-anson-hypotrochoid.tumblr.com

MOVING IMAGE EXPERIMENTATION


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These are the more nalized experiments I have produced since the start of the semester.

Direct link to youtube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_YOSAIELOzIUOJwZg3WHLQ?feature=watch

I hope to rene some of these processes

and create a showreel. This showreel will be

projected, but not just on the oor, ceiling

or wall. I want to project these works in a

way that is more representative of their

origin. I had planned to project onto water,

but this poses an immediate risk with the

combination of electrical appliances. Fog

is a more practical medium to project

onto, and I can synthesize fog uid from

a combination of distilled water and food

grade glycerin. Fog moves like water and

has a mysterious visual quality. It also creates

an atmosphere, something that drives my

thought process. Having an opportunity to

exhibit in a large space encourages me

to consider presenting my work in a more

exciting and engaging way. The early plans

for this set up will be provided in followingslides.

A brief note on my choices for accompanying audio:

Marine life is the epitome of diversity. Yet there is one habitiat that encompasses every

species: water. As forced as this could sound, I have always been mesmerised by the unique

music Aphex Twin has produced. Coming from one man, I made a connection to further

communicate this notion of diversity by selecting music from his available downloads, bar a few

exeptions. I have continued to accompany these animations with ambient electronica. Most

notably because that is how I imagine the Hydrosphere in my mind.

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_YOSAIELOzIUOJwZg3WHLQ


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I have begun to learn how to digitally produce these geometric forms on adobe illustrator. I have

sacriced the hand produced aesthetic to speed up my collection process, effectively giving me

more opportunity to learn the program better, and produce a larger volume of studies to take

forward and animate.

I also love making images that look as though they have come directly from a biologists

electronic database from the 1980s.


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By developing my skills creating these images digitally, I have also found ways to animate them

with ease. The best thing, is that all of these complex lines look more crisp and clean when

animated, as opposed to the hand drawn hypo-trochoid data, which after screen recording and

photoshop editing, the complex lines are no longer visible.

Developing on from my hand produced and hand animated hypo-

trochoid shorts, I have sinced moved into digital territory.


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I am creating a new series of animated works under the title of

Benthic Geometry. Benthic relating to the Benthic Zone, where no

light from the sun ever penetrates, and in this dark, alien World - A

huge volume of life still thrives.

This rst short is a simple test, using a series of single bacillus shapes,

and then transforming them into a canvas of life. At simplied

form, these have a microbial feel to them, and give me plenty of

opportunity to experiment with a huge array of shapes and colours.

Benthic Geometry 1: Bacillus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67OqBqUYWcs&feature=youtu.be


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The most recent addition to my moving

image experimentation. Simplifying

marine forms to basic shapes and then

recording the resultant paths of these

shapes around a xed point. These

have more movement than my earlier

Hypo-trochoid animations - and

the process I have utilized offers me

more exibility with colour, form and

movement.

Ai Rendering - Projections on the oor through a blanket of fog at ankle height

Benthic Geometry 2: circle_hexagon_triangle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gqNFmrePQg

It may seem hasty to be considering exhibition

ideas, but I have deliberately linked my projects


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Fog Screen Projection

This design breaks down the installation proposal to its basic forms. The smaller box on the botton

left contains the fog uid. This is propelled through a pipe by a fan. The pipe leads to the base

of a wall mounted perspex container. The fog will then collect in this area until it reaches the

top of the container. It is then sent through another pipe into another room that will have fog

spreading at ankle level on the oor.

together, along with my dissertation to give

myself maximum opportunity to produce work

that is coherent, informed and well executed.

I am considering the opportunity to utilize any

darkened space, to create my own marine

experience.


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P3Now that I am growing in condence with digital

renderings, I have more time to consider if an idea

is strong or not before I make it. In preparation

for P3, I have already begun to make rough

plans for an installation/marine experience.

Even if I choose not to go ahead with the following

ideas, I would like to share them all the same.

The following designs follow on from the

previous considerations of projecting onto fog.


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Supplied by the excess fog from previous installation ideas, the

Vibrioptic light will be presented in this rather grandiose manner. The

fog will create a truly wonderful atmosphere and gravitate people to

the plinth like small sh drawn to the bioluminescent lure of an angler

sh.

If a magnetic stirrer can be borrowed from the Cavendish

laboratories, I can hook it up to an interval timer - so it aggitates the

bioluminescent solution at regular periods.


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An entrance that instantly tells you where youre going. Constructed

from expanding foam and polystyrene. These rock like forms will have

bre optic light embedded in them, alongside a range of tactile

marine representations..


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A simple public engagement sculpture. The foam will be spray

painted white, effectively bleaching the structure. It is then up to

the public to revive the vibrancy of the sculpture. By working together

and using the spirograph sets and pens, they must re-build the reef.

I like to make people silly. And to enjoy themselves. But this is my wayof showing how change can be initiated by other means. Less of the

shock value, and isnetad nding creative ways to get people working

together for a positive cause.


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Using a variety of wide sized cardboard cores, I can create a polyp

cavity wall hanging product holder. Inside the tubes will contain T-pods

and prints, with a icon code key displayed on the wall with pricess etc.

This gives me an opportunity to make something from the vast amount of

recycled cardboard cores I have collected. Whilst creating a unique and

memorable browsing experience.

wall securing xtures

cardboard cores

Key with icons and prices

displayed on it

H dIve been imagining a way of turning a space at P3 into my multi-sensory

marine experience - with a gift shop at the end that is anything but the


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Hydro gift shop with monitorsshowing videodemonstrationsand a range of hydroproducts and prints

Marine observation zoneDigital marine imageshoused inside petri disheswith concave lenses over thetop

Bioluminescent lamp fibreoptic light prototype

Fibre optic light entrance

Screens with marine inspired

moving image work playingin synchronization with music.

Individual headphoneterminals

Doorway with blackoutfabric

Standard doorway

Hydrmarine experience with a gift shop at the end that is anything but the

hypocritical monstrosity I saw at Sea Life, the very sight that inspired me

to create products and attractions: an experience with a difference, that

promotes the right message in contextual relation to the theme of focus.

Hydro & Hypo-Trochoid - Robbie Anson Duncan

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