Work Flow
Before the final model was build, a rendering was created to help visualize the final form.
The Main pattern was drawn and cut out of the appropriate fabrics.
the Remote was constructed out of laser cut plastic, molded using a wood jig and the painted.
Before the final model was build, a rendering was created to help visualize the final form.
To make the final model a full scale pattern was drafted in paper. This was then used to cut the final pieces out of the appropriate fabrics. The materials used include polyurethane textiles (pleather) and nylon-spandex blended textiles (athletic stretch mesh). The majority of the model was assembled using a sewing machine, with some hand stitching for small details. The main body of the massager was given form with a mix low density foam and seating cushions.
Small plastic components, such as the charger plug and thumb grips were modeled on Solid-works and fused deposition modeling, which effectively produced highly detailed parts which would otherwise have been impossible to model in foam. The laser cutter was also used to cut out the main parts of the remote and the logo detail. The remote used traditional modeling methods. A jig and strip heater created the plastic hooks, and band saw was used to cut the main body in high density foam.
Building the Model