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Moving to a new environment can be challenging for a student, so prioritizing lighting, character, and comfort is key.
Wonder Ride A playful centerpiece inspired by Disneyland’s Mad Tea Party, capturing the ride’s joy and nostalgia in a colorful, 3D-printed design
4 Weeks | Spring 2024 | 3D Printing | Design Iteration | Individual Project
A Spin on Nostalgia
A Spin on Nostalgia
A Spin on Nostalgia
Alice in Wonderland has always amazed me with its magic, wonder and thrill of the unexpected. The Mad Tea Party ride captures that spirit perfectly, whether it’s a gentle twirl or spinning as fast as you can, it’s always full of joy and laughter.
When Play meets Display
When Play meets Display
When Play meets Display
I reimagined the piece as a playful centerpiece, something you’d proudly display, sparking conversation and delight. Like stepping into Wonderland, it brings a piece of the park home with a dash of the unexpected.
Shaping the Experience
Shaping the Experience
After purchasing a 5–6 RPM electric motor, I modeled it in SolidWorks and designed a custom housing to fit it precisely, building the rest of the design around this component.
I 3D-printed all the pieces in PLA filament and hand-painted them to match the theme.
To stabilize the cups, I used magnets to keep them in place while allowing smooth spinning. Between the base magnet and the cups, I added an acrylic layer that both covered the mechanism and created a clean floor for the cups.
I accounted for space at the bottom for the cable to exit cleanly, and added a felt pad to prevent the piece from sliding around.
3D model created on SolidWorks and rendered on KeyShot.
Student project created for educational purposes. All characters and trademarks belong to The Walt Disney Company. Not affiliated with Disney.
