Chihiro's Dream
To research and conceptualize on the given aspect of experimentation with ergonomic interactivity considerations between person and proposed body displacement device based on the film Spirited Away. Final translation of project involves construction of the 1:1 scale body-displacement device on site.
DESIGN CONCEPT
Inspired by Chihiro’s journey in the spirit realm, the 9-grid re-creates the experiences of Chihiro as she ventures through the spirit realm. Close study of her postures and movements are applied within the spaces as well. One of the most noticeable changes to Chihiro at the end of the movie is her personalty; from being passive and dependent on others to an independent girl. User can understand Chihiro’s personality change by going through her experience and movements within the space.
ERGONOMIC STUDIES
01 SIDEWALKING
02 STRETCHING
03 CLIMBING
04 CRAWLING
05 SQUATTING/ BENDING DOWN
THE JOURNEY
START
END
THE START
TOTAL: 7X + 4Y + 4Z
THE END
SECOND STOREY
X, Y, X, Z
FIRST STOREY
Y, X, X, Z
SECOND STOREY
X, Y, Z
THIRD STOREY
Y, X, X, Z
PLANS | NTS
1ST STOREY
2ND STOREY
3RD STOREY
3RD STOREY
ELEVATION 01
ELEVATION 01
ELEVATION 02
3RD STOREY
SECTION A - A
3RD STOREY
SECTION B - B
AXONOMETRIC DRAWINGS
1ST STOREY
2ND STOREY
3RD STOREY
SELECTED CUBE FOR 1:10 MODEL
BEFORE ACTIVATION
AFTER ACTIVATION
The floor panel is activated by cranking. After the floor panel is lowered down, the user has to push the “mopping” bar as they crawl through this space.
As the bar is pushed, it pushes the bar that latches the steps to the wall away. As the latches are unlatched, the steps fall one by one as the user continues to push the “mopping” bar.
1 : 10 MODEL | 3MM PLYWOOD
Mechanism inspired by door latches and push bars.
Model done in 3mm thick plywood. We made use of laser cutting to cut the model pieces.
THE 1:1 MODEL
SELECTED AREA FOR 1:1 MODEL
We choose part of the 1:10 grid to build up an 1:1 model made out of 9mm thick plywood. Tools that we used to cut are jigsaw and bandsaw. Nails and screws are used to attach pieces together as well as L brackets for support.
Rough overall dimensions:
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1200MM x 1130MM x 1200MM
(L x W x H)
Tricky part of the 1:1 model is to think of ways to support weight. To support the weight of the steps, we designed a sliding support for it. Hinges are used as additional support.
MANUAL
PROCESS JOURNAL
