Xinyu Guo (Icarus) , Graphic Design, 2025
Icarus Guo is a senior Graphic Design major student. She also has passion with Bookmaking, Product Design and Interactive Art.
Skill Building
A series of technical exercises build and demonstrate skills in Rhino, laser cutting, 3D printing, and CNC routing.
3D Printing
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CNC Routing
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Project I: Cube
In this project, I chose acrylic as the main element. However, the biggest feeling Arcylic gave me was a sense of technology. I designed a base that allows the cube to stand on only one corner, and I also wanted to make the overall effect of this lamp more incredible, more like a futuristic floating lamp.
The part that needs to be adjusted repeatedly in the process is the size of each side of the cube. Because of the thickness of acrylic itself, it is not guaranteed that they can stick to each other. I tested it three or four times and finally confirmed the final shape and size of each side. This is a very interesting trial process. Regarding the base, I etched a circle of words on it, but according to peer critique, I also think that it is a good choice to cut it directly to let the light out of the hole.
Process
I drew sketches first and calculated sizes of all parts, then put all of them into Rhino for final sketches.
Project II: Dust
I designed this incense holder based on the Buddhist mudra of teaching. It may create a peaceful mood for users.
Process
I drew several sketches firstly to decide which kind of style I prefer to do. In Rhino, I tried many ways to make the palm and fingers not only maintain the softness of a hand, but also hope that this work looks very simple and clear without too many details. After 3D printing, I sprayed it with primer, sanded it, and then repainted the model with XTC-3D. At the end, I used spray paint for the final spray.
Project III: Forest
Team work project.
After discussion and voting in class, we decided to make a folding screen.
Process
Sketches drawn with the image of a non-mechanical creature in mind. After drawing the sketch, I used Rhino to model and set up CAM, and finally, I used CNC to cut out the middle layer of the folding screen. With the cooperation of my classmates, I nailed all the parts of each layer of the folding screen together. Finally, they were connected into a complete folding screen.
Research
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Mtjkwk7-SRLCp5704pBehmF_QayyjzA3vIkpZCda6Og/edit?usp=sharing
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