About the Recipe
We see the world in 3D, but how can we see our 3D world differently? Put on your imaginary ‘3D’ glasses, to think outside of this world! Let’s re-envision and re-imagine the world around us…
This activity asks players to think creatively re-imagine and re-design everyday objects, giving them alternative functions and purposes.
Ingredients
A chosen item from your wardrobe or home (per person).
Drawing tools – pens, pencils, crayons etc.
Plain paper or notebook/notepad.
DESIGNED RESOURCES
You can use these resources digitally or printed:
What Can You See in 3D? Activity Sheet
Method
LET’S PLAY!
‘What Can You See in 3D?’ can be played as an extension of the
‘Pass-The-Dress-Ups’ recipe.
You can play this by yourself or with lots of people!
If you have played the ‘Pass-The-Dress-Ups’ recipe, you can use an item
you have already found and skip to step 2.
1. Find an object from around your home that you would like to re-imagine.
You could pick a clothing item or accessory from your wardrobe, or it could be a random item like a stationery item, kitchen tool, toy, technology, book, storage item, homewares item, furniture etc.
2. Once you’ve chosen your item, find a space to sit with your paper and drawing tools.
3. As you complete these tasks, use and fill in the What Can You See in 3D? Activity Sheet either printed or digitally OR write your answers down in your notebook or on paper.
Place the object in front of you and observe the object.
Look carefully at the object.
Notice its shape, colour, texture and pattern.
Touch the object and feel its surface, edges, shape and size.
- What material do you think it’s made from?
- How do you think it was made?
- Why do you think it was made?
- What is this item’s purpose?
Write down your thoughts and observations about the object on your sheet.
FOR EXAMPLE:
I found a whisk in my kitchen. I observed its long wooden handle and large wired loops. I think the loops are made from silver stainless steel. I don’t know exactly how it is made but I am guessing the different sections were individually made and then attached together.
I know it was made for mixing different liquids like eggs or in baking because it helps make them fluffy. It is very smooth but also has a strong and hard structure.
4. Once you have observed the object, draw the object exactly as you see it.
Don’t change what the object looks like. Draw it to the best of your abilities! There is no such thing as a bad drawing.
Use the space in the activity sheet OR use your own paper.
5. Now, try to re-imagine and re-invent the object’s purpose and design.
How else do you think this object could be used or worn?
There is no such thing as a silly idea!
Roughly sketch different ideas of how this object could be used or worn.
Use the space in the activity sheet or use your own paper.
6. Choose your favourite idea to create your final design.
Draw this final design. Label its new features and qualities.
What does this new object do? How is it used or worn? What is it made of?
Use the space in the activity sheet or use your own paper.
FOR EXAMPLE:
A whisk could be turned into shoes, the wired loops create a sturdy but bouncy structure. Or it could be used as a gentle head massager!
7. Share your ideas and drawings with others. Your family and friends would love to see them. How about you encourage them to reimagine another item with you?
LET’S KEEP COOKING!
You could reimagine and reinvent a whole range of objects!