Woodwave Bowl
A wood-fiber printed mono-material bi-stable mechanism bowl
The Woodwave Bowl uses PLA filament with wood fiber as primary material to create a bi-stable structure and texture structure, which enable it to transform from a flat piece to a bowl shape, demonstrating the potential for interactive and deformable wood-based 3D printing products. This mono-material approach ensures the bowl is easily recyclable, aliging with sustainablity goals.
Timeline:
Feb - March 2024
Team:
Individual Project
My Role:
Individual Project
Deliverables:
3D Printed Prototype
Product Leaflet
Scope:
Product Design
Bio material
Impact:
Exploring potential of 3D printing with food utensils
Exploring transformational design with bi-stable structure
Material Test
Wood materials were utilized for testing the mono-material bi-stable mechanism. Parameters such as temperature, elasticity, and overhang were evaluated to inform further design improvements.
Temperature Test
Structure Analysis
Simulated in Fusion360
Prototyping Process
The prototyping process involved extensive testing and refinement of various bi-stable structures, with over 100 iterations conducted to optimize performance.
Prototype 1
Final Design