EVALUATION
For my FMP, I concentrated on furniture design and combined it with architecture. I knew how to use AutoCAD and the basic architecture design styles like a plan, section and AXO. This is why I wanted to learn something new for this project, which could help me in the future, like model making with different materials. I am happy that after completing this project, I learned new skills, which made it more challenging and fun, and it didn't feel like work. I loved working with wood, as it allowed me to learn how to drill, work with wood, and the best part seeing my idea coming to life. I always loved crafting and origami, and working on my table felt like a dream, which felt very pleasing. Thinking about my initial ideas and looking at my model almost done now, I have to admit I didn't expect I would have completed such an intricate structure. Even though I am not done yet with all of my outcomes, I feel like I am at a good point, considering I was new working with wood and still managed to achieve a lot. I hoped I would have at least the booklet and the bookmarks done by now, however not having the table completed, I can't work on the book, but fortunately, I finished my bookmarks and have to print them on proper paper. I had few issues during the project, from the mini models to getting the correct wood and measurements. I wanted my small building to be geometrical, concentrating on its structure more than colours. I thought I would first experiment with origami and get the final designs ready before working with model paper and plaster it at the end. After I had my structures ready, I shifted to producing the outcomes. Unfortunately, I ended up not being able to fold the card, which meant all my models being very intricate, wouldn't make it. For a few of these models, I cut each of the sides and glued them together with UHU glue, which was very stable, and I didn't end up having any problem with folding. However, there were other structures I couldn't cut into pieces and glue them, as they are too complicated. After experimenting and trying to solve these issues, I found an easier way of solving my problem. I had the model out of printing paper, so I just added a card piece on the bottom and one between the joints, which solved my issue and made the model stable. I decided against my decision not to make the mini model out of plaster, as I might loose all the details, and they wouldn't be strong enough. This way, if I have room inside the buildings, it will allow me to put even lights inside. For my bookmarks I followed a simple style for both colours and illustrations, identifying myself in it. I thought about what kind of quotes will work for a book lover, expanding the project from me to other people. In my booklet instead, I only completed the cover. I am still waiting to finish my table, then I can put the pictures in the book, describing my inspiration and explain each of the parts of the models. I took inspiration from EXPO 2015, Biennale of Venice, Pinterest and origami structures for my mini models, keeping them all in white and in size for the tea table. My table, on the other hand, was inspired by the Italian War Memorial, George Greaves table and Matt Kelly's works. I had few issues with the wood at the beginning. The measurements I planned at the beginning of the wood pieces to be, ended up being a bit off, which meant I ended up going twice to buy the wood, as it wasn't enough. I ended up with 18mm plywood to build the table and kept a simple colour palette, white on the outside and enchanted ivy on the inside. I want to have plants displayed on the bottom part of the table, which I will get from home, so it showcases storage space, and the colours will balance together. The display of my model for the exhibition changed twice until now. First, I wanted to have my tea table with plants, with on top a bookshelf on the left side and the mini buildings with trees and people but, after I built the table, I saw it wouldn't work well having the bookshelf on one side but would be better if it was in the centre and would balance well with the table. Next, looking at the final model coming together, I saw the height for both the table and the bookshelf would be similar, which means it wouldn't work and wouldn't even look good. When I was looking into a platform to elevate my model for the exhibition, with the help of the teacher, I figured out I could expand my works and not jam them all together. So, my final works will be displayed on a platform. My table will be in the centre of the platform, with the bookshelf on one side, the mini buildings around the table with the trees and people. I think I will have to have boundaries, so none of my works will trip when people attend the exhibition. I am pleased with my outcomes and everything I achieved in this project. I enjoyed working and learning new things and looking into making different types of models. In the future, I will plan all the things I will need and get them all in the first few weeks, so I won't have to wait and can directly work. Having experience now with woodworking, I will be freer to make more intricate structures and be more independent in the future.