Forms+Surfaces: Bollard
DESIGN+DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP
JUNE-AUG 2022
As a Prototyping Intern with Forms+Surfaces in Pittsburgh, PA, I designed an outdoor lighting system combining efficient energy use with Dark-Sky compliance via a parametric textured surface. Interested in overlaying three-dimensional surfaces with light and shadow, I produced experimental surface swatches, aiming to make an object as intriguing during the day as at night.
Focusing this ideation on outdoor forms, I added high efficiency/spread, F+S’s streamlined style, and International Dark-Sky Association specs as goals. Landing on a notched cylinder with a polished reflector, I tested a model using Photopia, collecting data while building a works-like prototype. After meticulous trial and error, the final bollard achieves all goals, serving as a foundation for future textured light exploration. ▨
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BLUE-SKY EXPERIMENTS
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FORMAL GOALS
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PROTOTYPE AND OPTIMIZATION
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TEXTURED POSSIBILITIES
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