JOINERY:
MODULAR LIGHT:
In order to develop tight tolerances for cardboard modular constructions, a series of tests were developed, which made fine adjustments in the joint width to find the balance of tightness without requiring excessive strain for fitment. The tests shown in these photos simply required two identical parts and effectively allowed me decide on 3.8mm wide connections.
With reference to the larger scale modular construct, a light fixture intended to incorporate a central tube light was designed. The light took into account offsets, which would allow for efficient use of the cardboard material and lessen the time required to fabricate the light. This offset of each part also creates a design parameter that can be regularly arrayed or manipulated to create desired effects. While improvements can be made to accommodate a substantially larger light within, the design and tolerances were generally quite successful.