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Tejasvini Gupta

BD2008

Active Bending in Cane with Differential growth

This project combines digital tools with cane, a natural material. It uses 3D printing and active bending structures to create lightweight furniture for children. Kids can build their own pieces, learning about design and materials through play. Cane's flexibility and affordability make it ideal. This approach reimagines traditional cane furniture, creating organic shapes and fostering engagement.


Report Content

Design process

Initial exploration models using florist's wire

Material exploration in differential growth pattern

Material exploration in active bending structure

Case studies

Fabrication of cane using 3D printing

Joinery detail and types of nodes

The overall dimensions and curve radii mapping

Renders showing an idea of scale and context

1:2 Prototype and process