Development Process
Rendered Model w/Texture
With a quick turn around, I decided to spend most of my time in CAD and creating an assembly plan. In CAD, I made my model and then sliced it into 2D layers.
I then laser cut these layers out of 1/4'' MDF. With the design being a total of x layers, I decided to hollow out the interior to keep it lightweight.
I chose MDF to contrast the plastic appearance of the smiskis and as a call to the natural elements of Mt. Fuji. Once finished with spray paint, it toed the line between artificial and natural.
Simplified Model
Slices of Design for Laser Cutting
Slices of Design for Laser Cutting
I'm happy with the final result of Mt. Smiski and with the spray painting technique and colors I chose. The design translates stand alone, which was my marker of success in addition to its capability to hold all of my current Smiski collectibles.
Results
Learnings + Future Work
Creating an assembly plan early on helped in streamlining my process during the week.
In the critique, there was a concern about sizing if a collection grew, so I would like to create a modular design in which you can expand Mt. Smiski.
It's good to keep your personality in your work! Though many of my classmates didn'y know about Smiskis, they were excited by my excitement and passion.
MT. SMISKI
MT. SMISKI
Research
Research
There are many existing products, but I wanted to make something personal to me. Many were simple cut outs of homes or wooden structures, but I wanted mine to have personality.
I decided to draw on inspiration from my recent Japan trip and two of my favorite places Mt. Fuji and the 7/11 conenience stores! Given that Smiski's are Japanese it went perfectl!
There are many existing products, but I wanted to make something personal to me. Many were simple cut outs of homes or wooden structures, but I wanted mine to have personality.
I decided to draw on inspiration from my recent Japan trip and two of my favorite places Mt. Fuji and the 7/11 conenience stores! Given that Smiski's are Japanese it went perfectl!
Ikea Wall Shelf
Ikea Wall Shelf
Etsy 3D Printed Display
Etsy 3D Printed Display
Context
Smiskis are gaining rapid popularity across the globe. They are plastic figurines that come in 'blind boxes'.
Blind Boxes are a type of packaging where you don't know which figure you will receive until you open it after purchase.
They come in varying themes like yoga, work, dressing, or etc and cost around $12-15.
Smiskis are gaining rapid popularity across the globe. They are plastic figurines that come in 'blind boxes'.
Blind Boxes are a type of packaging where you don't know which figure you will receive until you open it after purchase.
They come in varying themes like yoga, work, dressing, or etc and cost around $12-15.
Smiskis are gaining rapid popularity across the globe. They are plastic figurines that come in 'blind boxes'.
Blind Boxes are a type of packaging where you don't know which figure you will receive until you open it after purchase.
They come in varying themes like yoga, work, dressing, or etc and cost around $12-15.
Context
Smiskis are gaining rapid popularity across the globe. They are plastic figurines that come in 'blind boxes'.
Blind Boxes are a type of packaging where you don't know which figure you will receive until you open it after purchase.
Development Process
With a quick turn around, I decided to spend most of my time in CAD and creating an assembly plan. In CAD, I made my model and then sliced it into 2D layers.
I then laser cut these layers out of 1/4'' MDF. With the design being a total of x layers, I decided to hollow out the interior to keep it lightweight.
I chose MDF to contrast the plastic appearance of the smiskis and as a call to the natural elements of Mt. Fuji. Once finished with spray paint, it toed the line between artificial and natural.
Slices of Design for Laser Cutting
Rendered Model w/Texture
Simplified Model
Project Type:
Individual Class Project
Timeline:
1 week
Timeline:
1 week
Mt. Smiski is a decorative display stand for Smiski collectibles, assembled using a stacked technique.
The project prompt was to design and fabricate a vessel meant to house or display an item that is special to you in some way.
For me, my items were Smiskis! Which are Japanese collectible items.
Mt. Smiski is a decorative display stand for Smiski collectibles, assembled using a stacked technique.
The project prompt was to design and fabricate a vessel meant to house or display an item that is special to you in some way.For me, my items were Smiskis!
Key Skills:
Rhino, Laser Cutting, Toy Design, Spray Painting
Key Skills:
Rhino, Laser Cutting, Toy Design, Spray Painting
Results
Learnings + Future Work
In the critique, there was a concern about sizing if a collection grew, so I would like to create a modular design in which you can expand Mt. Smiski.
Creating an assembly plan early on helped in streamlining my process during the week.
It's good to keep your personality in your work! Though many of my classmates didn'y know about Smiskis, they were excited by my excitement and passion.
I'm happy with the final result of Mt. Smiski and with the spray painting technique and colors I chose. The design translates stand alone, which was my marker of success in addition to its capability to hold all of my current Smiski collectibles.
Timeline:
1 week
Project Type:
Individual Class Project
MT. SMISKI
MT. SMISKI
Key Skills:
Rhino, Laser Cutting, Toy Design, Spray Painting
Mt. Smiski is a decorative display stand for Smiski collectibles, assembled using a stacked technique.
The project prompt was to design and fabricate a vessel meant to house or display an item that is special to you in some way.
For me, my items were Smiskis! Which are Japanese collectible items.