Interim Submission 1: Functional Model

The above images are of the first prototype at the time of submission for feedback. The model looks how I planned it to but functionally it is not at a working level. The tech pack is working but still without a switch and I am not happy with the finish of the lights as they are. The metallic card gives an indication of how the light reflects on its surroundings, I am happy with the way that the table and wall behind are illuminated.

The magnetic mechanism works really well but would benefit from having more positions, this would make the movement feel a lot smoother and consequently provide a better user experience. I also thought that it would benefit from being able to swivel at that point as well as the two lower joins.

The plumbing joints that I used were not ideal as they were not completely round and therefore required a larger hole to be able to turn. This resulted in them being too loose and the model is not able to stand unassisted as a consequence. This is a fixable problem, but will require finding the right piece to make it work smoothly.

Feedback

• As a concept the design is working but feels a bit clunky at its current size and width, might consider making the circles thinner to make it feel more delicate.
• The lights are quite harsh to look at, could possibly use a third material to cover and disperse the light such as acrylic or a thin veneer of blackwood.
• The middle circle doesn't need to be solid just because it houses the mechanism for the top circle to move. The mechanism could be redesigned to allow the circle to be hollow like the other two.