TOYKAM
Student work 2010
Design Brief: Make a complex model with 3 mechanisms. Apply skills learned in model making class.
Outcome: TOYKAM, the rotund camera. Features an over-sized lens, "flash"-bulb, rivets, rotating clicking sidearms, rotating extendable "zoom" lens mechanism and leather strap for carrying.
Inspiration: Old deep-sea diving helmets. Rotund barrels.
Student work 2010
Design Brief: Make a complex model with 3 mechanisms. Apply skills learned in model making class.
Outcome: TOYKAM, the rotund camera. Features an over-sized lens, "flash"-bulb, rivets, rotating clicking sidearms, rotating extendable "zoom" lens mechanism and leather strap for carrying.
Inspiration: Old deep-sea diving helmets. Rotund barrels.
Handcrafted from Jelutong timber (camera body), perspex (lens), steel pipe (lens plates). Also, a lightbulb.
Painted with acrylic automotive paint - Powerplus Blue and custom grey (mixed by Complete Auto Paint Pty Ltd)
Painted with acrylic automotive paint - Powerplus Blue and custom grey (mixed by Complete Auto Paint Pty Ltd)
Process
Concept Development
Inspiration: Old deep-sea diving helmets. Rotund barrels.
While shaping the form, a more "rotund"-form was found.
Revised Concept
