This image documents a practical experiment where I translated my complex 2D digital design (as seen in the previous step) into a physical object using laser-cut artificial leather. This attempt proved to be a critical failure and a significant learning point. I immediately identified that the material itself was fundamentally unsuitable; it was “too thin” and lacked the necessary structural integrity, which resulted in a “messy” and limp object rather than a defined silhouette. More importantly, this experiment exposed a flaw in the design’s translatability. The intricate details from the 2D drawing, when rendered physically, became “invalid details.” They created visual noise rather than a clear hierarchy, making the entire piece look “average” and, as I noted, “had no way to grab people’s attention at once.” This failure was invaluable, as it provided definitive proof that this design concept cannot be successfully executed as a flat-cut piece and requires a shift in production method—specifically towards 3D printing—to achieve the necessary volume and structural definition my aesthetic demands.
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