Foto Credits: Fedor Bock
from slice to tile
Techniques lead by Tool Parameters and Material Properties to find Design and Production Methods of Tiles
Description
In ‘From Slice to Tile’, tiles are designed using an analogue parametric experimental setup. Three different tools each offer their own techniques for creating different surface textures. They are mounted on a robotic arm to cut slices from a strand of clay, which are then fired into tiles.
The robot moves along a predetermined path. Each tool is designed so that its settings can be changed. The adjustable tools, the paths, the robot itself and the material result in a variety of parameters. The different combinations of these parameters are reflected in the structures of the tiles. By integrating the parametric experimental set-up and the robotic arm, the process explores new possibilities in the design of ceramic objects.