Paper models helped me understand curves in three dimensions.

Pattern-making

Converting pattern for digital framework

Hours of pattern-making and sewing were needed to find the shape that worked best.

Finding the best relationship of the curve, tensile strength, and form took lots of experimenting.

Discussing how the back and front of the heatwave form will interact with each other.

Designing the content was done in photoshop.
Every heatwave is made of four pieces.

Reviewing content

Small MHW before sewing

Dye sublimated fire retardant duck canvas

Translucency adds depth to the story.

Large scale prototype