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2 - Graphical Modelling

What is a graphical model?


A graphical model is a visualization of an idea, often created on paper or through software.
Graphical models are used to communicate with oneself and others which include design team
members, the client an the manufacturer. The architect would use plans (orthographic) for the
builders but perspective for the client.

They are used to communicate design ideas.

Graphical models can be 2D or 3D

2D graphical modelling:
Orthographic Drawings
A 2D graphical model is a series of flat images of a product or design showing the product in its’
exact dimensions, shape and size.

- Usually used as a production or working model


- Convergent thinking style of drawing (easy to produce or create)
- Orthographic projections
3D graphical models:

Projection, scale and perspective drawings

Isometric drawing/projection.

● An isometric drawing depicts the proposed solution in 3D showing shape and form.

Exploded isometric drawing.

● An isometric drawing of an object with more than one component that depicts
how the parts of assemblies fit together.
● The drawing is exploded to show component parts of a product and/or the
sequence of assembly.
● Isometric drawings are produced at the final solution stage and are used as
working drawings in the realization stage
Perspective drawing.

● A 3D drawing that realistically represents an object by utilizing foreshortening


and vanishing points (usually imaginary ones).
● Comparison of perspective drawings with isometric drawings …
● Perspective drawings take into account spatial arrangements, for example,
foreshortening, while isometric drawings are constructed to a set angle.
● Can be used in the planning stages to communicate what it might look like.
● Good for clients who may not understand orthographic or isometric drawings.

Assembly and Parts drawing

Assembly drawings show how different parts go together, identify those parts by number, and
have a parts list, often referred to as a bill of materials.
Sketching vs. Formal

Sketching:

Sketching or freehand drawings are spontaneous representation of ideas on paper without the
use of technical aids. Sketches and freehand drawings are usually used in the earlier stages of
idea development to explore the different shapes and forms of a product. 2D is used more to
explore the constructional details.

Formal:
Formal drawings, such as orthogonal, isometric, exploded isometric and assembly drawings are
done with great precision and usually with mechanical aides or in CAD programs. Designers
use these drawings at the realisation/development stage where the product is to be made. They
are used to communicate to the manufacturer.
Advantages & Disadvantages:

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