Project Intent

Create a mask that uses an animals distinct feature to create a playful mask for all ages.The animal chosen for this mask was a Dachshund.

Skills

Design Visualization
Prototyping
Adobe Illustrator
CNC table

Design Goals

Create a mask that is functionable and resembles a dachshund.

The mask should be easy to build and have adjustable straps to fit on anyones head.

Easy to follow building instructions for all ages.

Inspiration

This project began by, choosing an animal to depict. Then inspiration boards were created to explore the physical and expressive features of our chosen animal. These boards consisted of real-life images, and abstracted designs by others.

Ideation

2D SKETCH ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS

To further our exploration, a 2D analysis was conducted. From this, the most prominent features were pointed out to help create a simple mask that reads as the selected animal.

Slightly rectangular, elongated face shape.
Long rounded floppy ears
Small/ slightly pointed, accompanied by long slender snout.
Round expressive eyes.

Elongated rectangular face
Triangular ears/ rounded at the ends
Distinctive rounded nose, almost cylindrical in form
Round convex shape

Prototypes

After exploring with 3D sketches full scale tape up models were made. Changes were made to head shape, eyes, ears, and angling of strap from snout to ears. The 3rd model had the desired proportions and features.

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3 CNC CUT MASK TEMPLATE

The final prototype deconstructed and flattened in order to take photos. Those photos were then pulled into Adobe Illustrator to create a template that could be sent to the CNC machine.