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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 19, 2012.

Update on Progress

Update #6 - For backers only · Jul 26, 2012 · comment

For backers only. If you're a backer of this project, please log in to read this post.

Many Thanks!

Update #5 - For backers only · Jun 4, 2012 · comment

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New version of the bubble model

Update #4 · May 15, 2012 · comment
I've just updated the picture on the main page with the second version of the bubble model. The support is one contiguous piece and takes its shape in the tangents to the support locations.
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Photo of the bubble model

Update #3 · May 10, 2012 · 1 comment

I just posted a photo of the first prototype for the bubble model on the main project page. I'll post new ones as the reward develops. Make sure to check back.

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Free desktop backgrounds for your iPad!

Update #2 · Apr 13, 2012 · comment

I just posted three new free desktop backgrounds to the Soap Bubble Chair facebook group for use on your iPad or personal computer. Should post one for the iPhone soon. Share with you friends!

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.333456273384752&type=1

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Apr 4, 2012 - May 19, 2012 (45 days)

  • Pledge $1 or more

    7 backers

    My heartfelt thanks and inclusion on the list of kickstarter contributors on my website. Every little bit counts, and every contribution will be sincerely appreciated and highly useful.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    6 backers

    Your choice from three renderings of the chair: 1) Soap Bubble Render, 2) Finished Production Render, or 3) Architectural Linework Render. Each render will be signed. The first render depicts the chair in soapy water, the second as it may appear in final fabricated form, and the third will depict the chair in architectural linework. Each render will show the chair not only in a perspective view, but also the standard orthogonal views from the side, front and the top.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $20 or more

    2 backers

    All 3 renderings, the Soap Bubble Render, the Finished Production Render, and the Architectural Linework Render. Each render will show the chair not only in a perspective view, but also the standard orthogonal views from the side, front and the top and will be signed.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    2 backers

    PDF Booklet. A short booklet PDF around 20 pages long, delivered in printed form, that describes the concepts behind the shape of a soap film and its applications in architectural and industrial design. Plus, all 3 renderings.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $40 or more

    13 backers

    The Small Model. A white 3-D printed scale model of the chair measuring 7 x 6.2 x 4.1cm. Plus, all 3 renderings.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    2 backers

    The Medium Model. A white 3-D printed scale model of the chair measuring 9 x 7.8 x 5.3cm. Plus, all 3 renderings.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    1 backer

    The Large Model. A white 3-D printed scale model of the chair measuring 11 x 9.6 x 6.5cm. Plus, the PDF Booklet and all 3 renderings.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $125 or more

    0 backers

    The Extra Large Model. A white 3-D printed scale model of the chair measuring 13 x 11.3 x 7.7cm. Plus, the PDF Booklet and all 3 renderings.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    4 backers

    Bubble Model. This 3-dimensional model will depict the chair in actual soapy water. Rather than see the shape in plastic, the form of the chair will emerge once the model is dunked in soapy water, much like a child's toy. Plus, the small sculpture, the soft copy of the PDF Booklet and one of the $15 renders.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    2 backers Limited (8 of 10 left)

    Solid Model Subscription. As the design progresses from its current shape to final form, I will send updated solid models with the latest improvements. Once I have finalized the design, the subscription will posit a couple of additional speculative schemes for a chair in the shape of a soap bubble since there are many more possibilities than just the common four legged scheme. The subscription will begin with the large solid model offered above and will include at least 3 subsequent solid models. Plus, the bubble model, the PDF Booklet and all 3 renderings.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012