Designing Conceptual 3D Tessellation Ceramic Optical Illusions

Abstract

This paper deliberates on deconstructivism activities in developing pattern for ceramic relief surface by using an optical illusion as a conceptual element. Today, relief pattern decorations provide insulation and soundproofing that serves as visible and exposed covering of the wall. Wall relief design can be more attractive and meaningful with the combination of tessellated design on their surface through an optical illusion design concept. Optical illusion can be divided into three components which are literal optical illusion, physiological illusion and cognitive illusion through excessive stimulation. It will result in a two-dimensional (2D) optical illusion design limitation to be transformed into three-dimensional (3D) forms; with the application of 2D ambiguity design, 3D with 360° design perspective can be achieved. This study aims to make a new design method in introducing optical illusion applied as a 3D form; hence, a new design concept for optical illusion can be structured. The design methodology will be developed by the division of cognitive mapping, content inventory and design as well as experimental study. As a result, any respondent of designed relief 3D image on a wall will be mystified between the real image and the ambiguous image.