Sketch Model: Tectonic Plates

The site at 1/8 inch scale:

Initial Sketch Idea

Illustration of the negative space of stages in the headstand

Sketch Model: Concave/Convex

The site at 1/8 inch scale:

Initial Sketch Idea

Device Drawings and Images

Final Axonometric drawing of the device.

Device imprint outline

Device in Action

Final Body Device

Joints of the Body Device

The Body Device with extensions

Finished interior of the headstand guide

Top surface foam cut out and fixed onto device

Side walls of device structure attached with gorilla glue

White paper layed out and fixed to bottom foam board, through which zig-zag holes are cut in position for the vertical structures to be joined later. Also first side wall attached to bottom foam sheet.

Device Idea Development

Final Device Proposal

Exploring the issue with balance and weight shift

Understanding how the body works during a headstand

Changing angle exploration between sholder and arm

Body Suit Idea

Concave & Convex Back Curve Exploration

Rod & Hanging Device

Hanging Device

This device is specifically geared towards showing the movement before the final upright headstand positioning. Fabric was cut in leaf-like shapes and threaded with changing lengths of thread that were attached to a circular device that could be attached to the foot.

Rod Device

Troubleshooting with this device was that it touched the ground and made it impossible to work with because it was too long. Shortening the rod, however, would not have achieved the lever effect I had planned. So this device was given up.

Jello Device

Jello device attached to sholder during headstand

Jello device attached to back during headstand

Jello device attached to legs during headstand

Water Vibrations

In contrast to the previous experiment with Jello vibrations, the video shows how water not only moves with the shifting of the bottle but also includes small vibrations.

Jello Vibrations

Trying to show the shifting of weight in order to balance the headstand

Impression Foam Close-Ups

Impression on foam of a headstand

Foam sideview with left elbow impression showing

Foam sideview (hand & head side)

Foam sideview with right elbow impression showing

Three foam slabs

Left foam slab

Centre foam slab

Right foam slab

Foam impression of right elbow after headstand

Close-up of hand impression

Head and hand impression

Right elbow impression