This paper is based on the development of the new surfboard technology, resulting in a wooden, ready-to-assemble surfboard, in the form of a kit. The final product is a reinterpretation of historical surfboard design, created with the new technology. The study includes detailed description of obtaining a 3D model of an existing surfboard, using photogrammetry. Due to intense massification of surfing during last 10 years, the surfboard production has increased noticeably. Mass production of surfboards is in rising trend and consequentially environmental harm and stream of waste is growing. The necessity of making surfing “greener” is spreading among today’s surfers. The awareness and need for being environmentally responsible, has inspired me personally and represents the main purpose of this project. The research was conducted by reading through different resources, such as articles, blogposts, publications and, above all, talking personally with surfers, surfboard makers, and people in different positions working in the surfboard industry. On the practical side, the physical realization of prototypes has been a key factor in product development process. The product research is focusing on different eras and corresponding surfboard designs were explored and most significant boards were scanned. As the result of the findings, the technology was developed applicable for different boards. The concept and product development, a two years long journey of growing and learning by doing. Building prototypes, testing them and improving technical aspects and interaction issues the outcome respect the importance of create emotional connections between surfer, surfboard, its designer and the ocean. The final output of the project is a self-assemble surfboard, which is easily producible and environmentally responsible. More importantly, a personal and conscious approach to surfboard reinforces the connection between the shaper, the surfboard itself, the surfer and the environment.
La tesi racconta lo sviluppo di un progetto nato per creare impatto positivo nel mondo dei surfisti e di chi frequenta il mare per hobby e per passione. Il progetto si basa sullo sviluppo di un nuovo concept di tavola da surf in legno, pronta per essere assemblata senza il bisogno di particolari competenze o attrezzature. Lo studio inoltre, contiene la descrizione dettagliata del processo di acquisizione di modelli 3D di tavole da surf. L’intensa massificazione del surf negli ultimi 10 anni, ha portato tale disciplina a supportare la crisi ambientale del nostro pianeta. In seguito all’aumento della produzione di tavole in plastica, è aumentata la quantità di emissioni nocive e il flusso di rifiuti legati all’industria del surf. La volontà di cambiare, attraverso la passione, l’impatto dei surfisti sul pianeta, mi ha spinto a sviluppare questo progetto. La fase di ricerca, iniziata a Luglio 2015, si basa su fonti di vario genere: interviste, articoli, blog, pubblicazioni e soprattutto test, prototipi, pareri di shaper esperti ed atleti. La realizzazione di modelli fisici è stato il fattore più influente nello sviluppo e nella riuscita del prodotto finale; i prototipi realizzati vengono descritti ed analizzati nel testo. Inoltre, la fase di ricerca vede lo studio dello sviluppo del surfboard design nel corso della storia. Di modelli che hanno segnato l’evoluzione del design delle tavole da surf, sono stati acquisite misurazioni 3D, attraverso la tecnica della fotogrammetria, per poterli reinterpretare secondo il nuovo concept. L’dea consiste nel dare la possibilità al utente di costruire la propria tavola da surf in legno con le proprie mani. I componenti della tavola sono stati progettati per essere contenuti in una scatola. All’interno della confezione, oltre ai componenti in legno, c’è tutto il necessario per completare l’opera. Il risultato è una tavola da surf, altamente performante, leggera, 100% biodegradabile e costruita con le proprie mani. Lo scopo è quello di connettere il designer (shaper), il surfista, e la natura. Attraverso tale connessioni emotive il prodotto diventa eterno, si riducono emissioni (dovute a produzione, stoccaggio e trasporto), scarti e rifiuti. L’utente inoltre, utilizzando le mani, riscopre dei sensi che oggi tendono ad assopirsi.
Biodegradable ready-to-assemble wooden surfboard. A reinterpretation of historical 3D surfboard design through photogrammetry, remodelling and CNC-machining
MONTECCHIA, MATTEO
2016/2017
Abstract
This paper is based on the development of the new surfboard technology, resulting in a wooden, ready-to-assemble surfboard, in the form of a kit. The final product is a reinterpretation of historical surfboard design, created with the new technology. The study includes detailed description of obtaining a 3D model of an existing surfboard, using photogrammetry. Due to intense massification of surfing during last 10 years, the surfboard production has increased noticeably. Mass production of surfboards is in rising trend and consequentially environmental harm and stream of waste is growing. The necessity of making surfing “greener” is spreading among today’s surfers. The awareness and need for being environmentally responsible, has inspired me personally and represents the main purpose of this project. The research was conducted by reading through different resources, such as articles, blogposts, publications and, above all, talking personally with surfers, surfboard makers, and people in different positions working in the surfboard industry. On the practical side, the physical realization of prototypes has been a key factor in product development process. The product research is focusing on different eras and corresponding surfboard designs were explored and most significant boards were scanned. As the result of the findings, the technology was developed applicable for different boards. The concept and product development, a two years long journey of growing and learning by doing. Building prototypes, testing them and improving technical aspects and interaction issues the outcome respect the importance of create emotional connections between surfer, surfboard, its designer and the ocean. The final output of the project is a self-assemble surfboard, which is easily producible and environmentally responsible. More importantly, a personal and conscious approach to surfboard reinforces the connection between the shaper, the surfboard itself, the surfer and the environment.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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