We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Naai-Jung Shih about their original and creative Theme Installation design work. Naai-Jung Shih is an award-winning communication designer, that makes our world a better place with their original theme installation works.
Naai-Jung Shih ("NS") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Dancing Cubes Theme Installation. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
NS : This design interacts with displayed subject by modules. This theme stand is designed with self-expanded mechanism to connect six or more cubes to an up-scaled unit in three perpendicular directions. The free form configuration with notches makes the connection similar to interlaced dancing people. The arrangement of small holes creates a structure of accommodation for subject with linear parts.
NS : Dancing cubes represent a miniature of a society where people meet people and dance. A base cube unit is designed in a symmetric free form configuration with three-way holes on each corner to accommodate subjects.
NS : Promote it, sale it, or keep developing it in different scales, materials, or under different themes.
NS : This 3D file was originally created 2018.07 in Taipei. Various types of configuration were explored. The specific set was thickened and opened up as assembled parts in 2018. The duration was about three months of intensive works.
NS : This design is not commissioned and acts as a pursuit of an inspiration.
NS : This design was not produced or used by another company. To sell or lease related production rights are welcome, although I prefer to produce this work myself.
NS : The free form configuration with notches makes the connection similar to interlaced bodies. The arrangement of (small) holes creates a structure of accommodation for (subject with) linear parts.
NS : No other designs and designers that helped the influence the design of my work.
NS : The potential target customers include interior designers and architects to be added as part of design or decoration, or for private collectors for personal collections.
NS : There might be design with similar concepts, but it’s the manner of interpretation in terms of configuration that makes difference.
NS : Dancing cubes represent a miniature of a society where people meet people and dance. A base cube unit is designed in a symmetric free form configuration with three-way holes on each corner to accommodate subjects.
NS : The design was explored using software and hardware platforms. The former was parametric programs, and the latte was 3D printing machines.
NS : A base cube unit is designed in a symmetric free form configuration with three-way holes on each corner to accommodate subjects. A self-expanded connection mechanism was developed to make a cube reach out in three perpendicular directions.
NS : Nobody collaborates with me for this design. The 3D printed parts were made by paid output service. The finish was made by paid coating service.
NS : Tests were conducted to create the cube with appropriate curvature, gap, and diameter of holes. A 3D mathematic program k3dsurf was used to create the original 3D surface and then thickened and smoothened afterward using another 3D program Geomagic Studio.
NS : Researches were made to the unit configuration for aesthetic and dynamic appearance. Fastening mechanism was also explored to avoid intrusion type of connection. A flexible type of connection mechanism is needed.
NS : The distribution of string has to be well-planned to assure a balance of compression on each corner. There are two types of end stops. The first one with string route three sides leads to uneven distribution of compression. The second type utilizes the notch-like end and its contour shape to connect two units from the opposite faces.
NS : It is a self-promoting or self-evolving process to become part of an international design competition.
NS : A design work was improved through stages of development in a recursive loop of examination under different scales. That’s why some design works were made more than one year.
NS : There is always issue to be addressed. Let’s keep it open for next year or next competition.
