Bug Vince: Science of Origami (Step 2)
Either on the back or Flight Synapse Page Part ONE, or on a new piece of paper, begin Flight Synapse Page Part TWO
Key #4: Design
A design is a plan or specification for the construction of an object or system or for the implementation of an activity or process, or the result of that plan or specification in the form of a prototype, product or process. The verb to design expresses the process of developing a design. In some cases, the direct construction of an object without an explicit prior plan (such as in craftwork, some engineering, coding, and graphic design) may also be considered to be a design activity. The design usually has to satisfy certain goals and constraints, may take into account aesthetic, functional, economic, or socio-political considerations, and is expected to interact with a certain environment. Major examples of designs include architectural blueprints, engineering drawings, business processes, circuit diagrams, and sewing patterns.
Or The incredible design of the Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle
SUPERNATURE - WILD FLYERS | Beetle Flight | PBS
• SUPERNATURE - WILD FLYERS | Beetle Flight ...
Leonardo Da Vinci was a master of design, who attempted to create a flying machine. Through observation and dissection, Da Vinci undertook deep studies into the form and design of living beings, with great focus on birds and their ability to fly. He attempted many designs and even created prototypes of his flying machines but lacked the 1 horse power engine he needed to generate enough thrust to achieve flight. In his honor we shall now make a “Bug Vinci”
Flight Activity #2: BUG VINCI
• Bug Vince: Science of Origami (Step 2)
Upon closer inspection beetle flight capabilities owe a great deal to the genuis of their folding designs as observed in this ladybug.
“Ladybug Wing”
• Wing Windows Reveal Insect Origami
When considering the design of folding we must consider the Origami, which from from the Japanese, ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning “paper".
Origami is a blend of Engineering and Art.
The Master Quentin Trollip shows us the art
“To Fold Paper” - An Origami Documentary with Quentin Trollip
• To Fold Paper - An Origami Documentary wit...
And NASA shows us the Engineering….
“How NASA Engineers Use Origami To Design Future Spacecraft”
• How NASA Engineers Use Origami To Design F...
“See a NASA Physicist's Incredible Origami”
• See a NASA Physicist's Incredible Origami
DESIGN is a blend of art and engineering
Blending the art and engineering of folding we achieve a greater understanding of the way our world functions.
“Our Origami World”
• Our Origami World
Finally, just as when conducting any scientific investigation, developing the skill of folding is learned practice with lots of trial-and-error. Thus far we have completed two steps two Mastering the skill of Origami.
Level One: The box
Level Two: Bug Vinvi
Here is a glimpse at the next nine levels of skill development.
• 11 Levels of Origami: Easy to Complex | WIRED
11 Levels of Origami: Easy to Complex | WIRED
Likewise there are levels of skill development in Design. For example design plays an essential part in the creation of any flying machine. The balance between lift and thrust, the consideration of weight generated by a small engine versus the drag created by the added weight, and the blending of beauty and function were all considerations the Wright Brothers had to considering when building the world’s first flying machine.
“Wright Brothers Bio”
• The Wright Brothers, First Successful Airp...
Thank You for joining in this exploration of Design. I look forward to seeing your designs.
Mr. Reynolds
P.S. If you think you can fold a better paper airplane design than my Bug Vinci, I challenge you to flight distance competition!
Key Vocabulary
Leonardo Da Vinci (1452– 1519) was an Italian polymath of the Renaissance whose areas of interest included invention, drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, science, music, mathematics, engineering, literature, anatomy, geology, astronomy, botany, paleontology, and cartography.
Origami - In modern usage, the word "origami" is used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Modern origami practitioners generally discourage the use of cuts, glue, or markings on the paper.
Prototype - A prototype is an early sample, model, or release of a product built to test a concept or process
Blueprint - The term blueprint continues to be used less formally to refer to any floor plan[2] (and even less formally, any type of plan).[3][4] Practicing engineers, architects, and drafters just call them "drawings" or "prints".