MDDN 241 : Project II start

That video I think many of us had seen this before, the machine or its components movements, could be some inspiration for the project 2.

There was one animation i find on the Vimeo, looking quite cute, and bring the behind scene to the blog to get some ideas, if i maybe doing the animation for the real time. Somehow need lots of effect in it.

Sketches that had done just several days.

Materiality: Tanker airplane

Motion: Excavator

Meaning: EOD BOT(explosive ordinance disposal robot)

Design character: underwater machine guard, it is organized by steel plate, surface reflects its stong and brave, and it is like a round lamp type is reflected the machine sight is broad, and arc reduce resistance in the water, during float process, make it easy for people link with free style like a bubble, two lamps-looking 'eyes', is connected to main body important components, like two wings of the plane engine, imagine it can be illuminated farther.

Multifunctional properties at the back of the character, the hose is move easily, not restricted by environment position design, accurately reach the designated position, claws have been installed on the tail,to complete action under water, it could rotation like propeller（but it is drilling motion from the excavator）, control the direction, also can make it change work, such as cutting, scratching, and so on all can certainly believe it can be easily complete, three claws opening also shows the strong, fierce personality, the stroy is mainly around an exploartion of the oceans, but might be also protect the ocean story.