I’m stuck between two ideas…
Volumetric Display
The first is a more light-art themes project to created a 3D volumetric display. There are very few on the internet and they are usually very expensive, complicated builds. I’d love to create a simpler, more affordable build that many others could also make.
My main inspirations for this project were VOXON and James Brown, both of whom make amazing volumetric displays!:
Automated CAD Designer
The second project hits a little closer to home… When I was getting started with making projects, I constantly ran into the barrier of not being “good” at 3D design. I’d like to help alleviate that problem for other people by developing an app for users to type in a text prompt and then be greeted with a 3D model that they can print! The main challenge here is quantizing the model to the point that it can run on personal computers. The inspiration for this project came from a YC startup, AdamCAD:
Artist Question
Put simply, I’m curious as to which project you’d like to see come to life. I’d be perfectly happy working on either project, as I think I could do a lot of good either way!
I would be interested in seeing the volumetric display, especially a simpler one that anyone can make. Do you intend to make a step-by-step process/guide that others can follow?
You have a couple really cool project ideas. While the automated CAD idea is super interesting and would be very beneficial, I do not really see how it relates to this class. If you could find a way to tie that in, then it would be cool to see. Otherwise, it probably be best to take that on as an MQP or personal project. As for the volumetric display, I would be really interested to see how you’re able to turn this technology into a piece of light art at an affordable price and it would be a great display for your room once complete.
Both of your project ideas are compelling and innovative. While I think your second idea is interesting, I think the scale of it and the fact that it doesn’t tie into the concept of the class directly make your first idea a better option for the final. How do you plan to ensure the display remains cost-effective while maintaining high quality?
I think these are both impressive feats, however, I don’t really understand how the second one fits into this class specifically. Other than like computer screens are technically just a bunch of lights. I think the first one could be super cool for this class especially! However don’t push yourself too much, having a small finished project by the end is better than having a big but clearly not finished project. I wish you luck with whatever you choose!