Interior Design Technology Project
- Toy Bridge
Courtesy of ID382 (Design Technology IV) Class Students (Spring 2020)
Professor Ethan Lu
Interior Design Department
Objective
Students rigorously explored the main forces that are critical in the design of structures and objects at all scales, namely tension and compression. And, how structural elements can work together to address these forces. Students designed and build a physical model of a bridge, with these forces in mind. Two common bricks are able to rest on the bridge independently.
Design Concept
The design concept for each bridge was derived from a toy, purchased by each student team. Each student’s ‘toy’ had a recognizable impact on the design of the bridge from material, shape, colors, texture, geometry, sound, connection detail, and use.
Materials & Dimensions
Materials: Wood Toothpicks, Dowels, or Craft Sticks and Elmer’s white glue or Carpenter’s glue (water
soluble).
Dimensions: Approximately 4 to 6” Width x 26 to 28” Length x 12 to 14” Height
Toy Bridge 1
Designers:
Daria Zvegintseva & Ka Man Law
Front View
Side View
Two Bricks on the Bridge
Toy Bridge 2
Designers:
Emily Hoschander & Guillaume Dausque
Front View
Side View
Two Bricks on the Bridge
Toy Bridge 3
Designers:
Lidor Konfino & Hailey Salierno
Front View
Side View
