Illuminate
Modular clamshell tent that projects patterns onto its surroundings
This module clamshell tent, influenced by organic forms found in nature, creates a quiet, intimate setting that can be used for relaxing, sketching, reading, etc. Inspired by the illumination of tents at night time, texture and light are used to alter the atmosphere surrounding it, casting delicate shadows on anything near.
Product Contract
matching user needs to engineering specifications
Customer Need
Product Attribute
Engineering Spec.
Easy set up
- few set up and tear down steps
- few parts
- 3 poles, mechanism to open & close
Can be used on different surfaces
- stable
- ability to tension to ground
Easily stored
- size
- collapsible
Easy to get in & out of
- accessible /
- easy to open & close
- ability to tension to ground
Multiple uses
- adjusts to group size
- modular / linking system
Multiple uses
- adjusts to group size
- modular / linking system
Artist Intent
Object Attribute
Design Spec.
- play with materials
- play with light & shadow
Alter visual space around tent
Multipurpose
two tents in one
A modular tent shape provides the ability to alter the use of the tent.
The full tent provides more privacy and a sense of enclosure while the half "V" shape provides an open and airy experience.
Materials
construction of the tent
A Lace material gives an added detail to this tent, and casts intricate patterns on all of its surroundings.
Given the Clamshell design the tent easy expands and contracts.
A prototype jig was created that has hinges to allow for the tent to open and close for easy access. It is made out of PVC pipes, wood blocks and hinges.
Ideation
sketches and form exploration
 inspirationinspiration came from organic shaped tents and how tents illuminated at night |  sketchessketches of various organic forms |
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 silhouette and material investigation |  materialexperiment with fabric, light and shadows |
 materialexperiment with fabric, light and shadows |  patternphotoshopped experiments with patterns |
Prototype
mockup & pattern making
 frameconstructed of bent conduit fabric was wrapped around the frame to get a general pattern |  tensionthe pattern had to be altered several times to get the tension correct |
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 added seamin order to get the tension right, an additional seam needed to be sewn |  patternonce the final pattern was discovered, it was traced and cut from the final fabric |
 pole wrapsthe pole wrap was constructed by tracing the poles' curves and then adding the circumference of the pole and sewing it together |
Prototype
final
