CONCEPT EXPLORATION MODELS
by Team Puzzled
Storyboard 1 : Chinese New Year Celebrations || Firework Crafting Chamber Sketch Model : Looks-like & Works-like
Storyboard 2 : In the Tea-tails || Picture Scroll Sketch Model : Looks-like & Works-like
Picture Scroll Looks-like Model
Initial Concept
Initially, the idea was to have a scroll with two pictures hidden in one single top roll, unscrolling alternatively to reveil a room setup (to "reset" the room). However, there was a concern that the pictures may get stuck during the scroll-unscroll process, or that gravitational force itself may not be enough to pull the pictures down. Thus, we ultimately adopted the idea of using a "rolling scroll", so that two pictures would be printed on one continuous scroll looped around two rolls, one at the bottom and one on top.
Initially, the idea was to have a scroll with two pictures hidden in one single top roll, unscrolling alternatively to reveil a room setup (to "reset" the room). However, there was a concern that the pictures may get stuck during the scroll-unscroll process, or that gravitational force itself may not be enough to pull the pictures down. Thus, we ultimately adopted the idea of using a "rolling scroll", so that two pictures would be printed on one continuous scroll looped around two rolls, one at the bottom and one on top.
Actual Model
The picture below shows the looks-like model of the picture scroll. As the room theme is Ancient China, the model was made as close to classical Chinese style as possible. The two rolls here were made of wooden rods and random toy parts found in the lab (but cut into smaller pieces). After gluing the pieces together, the middle part was wrapped in paper and the whole piece was spray painted in gold to give a more 'royal' feeling. The picture was simply done on drawing paper. Two simply tassels were also made from cardboard and strings.
The picture below shows the looks-like model of the picture scroll. As the room theme is Ancient China, the model was made as close to classical Chinese style as possible. The two rolls here were made of wooden rods and random toy parts found in the lab (but cut into smaller pieces). After gluing the pieces together, the middle part was wrapped in paper and the whole piece was spray painted in gold to give a more 'royal' feeling. The picture was simply done on drawing paper. Two simply tassels were also made from cardboard and strings.
Front view of looks-like model
Side view of looks-like model - the second picture is 'hidden' behind the one in display
Further Improvements
While the top and bottom rolls do deliver the ancient Chinese vibe, the picture made the model look a lot more modern/ cartoon-like than desired. Thus, it is determined that more yellow-stained paper should be used in the future. Also, a different drawing style should be adopted. Moreoever, to minimze any damage to the scroll from players, the pictures would be done on waterproof and non-tearable paper, such that those used in ski lift tickets. A completely different alternative would be to project the room setups to the scroll, so that it could adapt to the different number of players in the room and allow for even more number of tea jar alignments!
While the top and bottom rolls do deliver the ancient Chinese vibe, the picture made the model look a lot more modern/ cartoon-like than desired. Thus, it is determined that more yellow-stained paper should be used in the future. Also, a different drawing style should be adopted. Moreoever, to minimze any damage to the scroll from players, the pictures would be done on waterproof and non-tearable paper, such that those used in ski lift tickets. A completely different alternative would be to project the room setups to the scroll, so that it could adapt to the different number of players in the room and allow for even more number of tea jar alignments!
Sketch Model by Florence Yip