CARDINALS NOSH
Project Duration | 5 Weeks
Project Date | Spring 2025
An inviting enviroment for a cardinal. A native bird in Ohio. I chose a contained feeder to keep predators away along with multiple resting areas for the birds to cling onto.
The northern cardinal is also known as the Ohio state bird and is native to Cincinnati. These birds like open spaces rather than tight-fitting birdhouses. Typically nest in shrubs and stay away from human houses.
Wingspan | 9.8-12.2 Inches
Weight | 1.5-1.7 Ounces
Length | 8.3-9.4 Inches
Height | 4.3-5.1 Inches
FORM INSPIRATION
Includes Food
Open Space
Includes Perches
During the first couple sketching pages, the main focus was on adding perches and trying to keep it open concept as much as possible. I was thinking about different materials that may work or add to the design of the product.
INITIAL IDEATION
Proceeding to add shading and further the thought of making a feeder opened many ideation routes. I was still very focused on creating open spaces. A feeder seemed more suitable as cardinals don’t typically use birdhouses.
FURTHER IDEATION
I selected this box figure with a bent curve from top to bottom. Proceeding to experiment with different ways the curves could be presented and different ways it could have perches.
FINAL DESIGN DIRECTIONS
During this process, I quickly made a couple of models to get a good idea of size and scale. This also helped me get a quick visual imagery and begin to decide which direction I wanted to focus on and move forward with.
LOW FIDELITY MODELS
This mid-fidelity model was made using basic acrylic plastic, and pieces of solid wood. Using a table saw easily acheived the ability to slide the acrylic in a slot. The tension-bent pieces were laser cut, Then heat-bent the perches and used a bandsaw to cut the square out for the suet.
MID FIDELITY MODEL
BUILDING PROCESS
