Simple Model

In an attempt to solve the problems below I have simplified my model. Although I would have liked to have seen my idea completed,the size and number of pieces I was trying to animate were just too large for this to work well. However I am happy with the simple nature of my new model and feel that this allows the eye to absorb the details and size better than before. 

Cryengin Screen Shots

Here are some screen shots from my cryengin model. 

Alternate views.

 

Sketchup Development

Finished Images

01 - Symmetry/Asymmetry 

02 - Rhythm/Repetition

03 - Proportion/Composition

04 - Contrast

05 - Hierarchy

06 - Figure Ground

07 - Datum

Drawn on Screen Shots

Here I have drawn over some screen shots of my 3D models to find ways that I could make the models more interesting and better fit the design principles that hey represent. 

01 - Symmetry/Asymmetry 

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02 - Rhythm/Repetition

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03 - Proportion/Composition

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04 - Contrast

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05 - Hierarchy

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06 - Figure Ground

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07 - Datum

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Screen shots

Here are some screen shots of the 3D models I made based on my sketches. 

01 - Symmetry/Asymmetry 

02 - Rhythm/Repetition

03 - Proportion/Composition

04 - Contrast

05 - Hierarchy

06 - Figure Ground

07 - Datum

3D Shapes Inspired by Textures

Here are some 3D shapes I have sketched that are 

inspired by the textures that I drew earlier. 

01 - Symmetry/Asymmetry 

02 - Rhythm/Repetition

03 - Proportion/Composition

04 - Contrast

05 - Hierarchy

06 - Figure Ground

07 - Datum

Patterns

 01. Symmetry/Asymmetry 

02. Rhythm/Repetition

03. Proportion/Composition

04. Contrast

05. Hierarchy

06. Figure Ground

07. Datum

Chosen Textures

Symmetry/Asymmetry 01 [103KB 200dpi]

Rhythm/Repetition 03 [116KB 200dpi]

Proportion/Composition 01 [62.1KB 200dpi]

Contrast 02 [114KB 200dpi]

Hierarchy 01 [121KB 200dpi] 

Figure Ground 02 [98KB 200dpi]

Datum 02 [122KB 200dpi]