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 Concept 1: For this concept, I had to add more details in comparison to the other ones, as it is more difficult to understand on paper. I also made a second, more complex version (shown at the top right of the image). I was going for something following a checkered retro style, and ended up adding some extra parts in order to give it structure and actually connect all of its parts. Due to it being hollow on the back (as illustrated), it would be easy to hang on a wall. Concept 2: For this concept, I went for something playful, and can be used both as decoration and a hook. Perhaps it could even be placed next to an umbrella stand! I also experimented with different cover lengths, as seen above. Lastly, I added a hollow space on the back of the umbrella handle in order for it to be easily hung on a wall. Concept 3: For this concept, I was going for something minimalistic. Something that Gary Hustwit's film (Objectified) argues that is key in design, is for the design itself to not ...

 With the feedback I received from my last post, I came to the conclusion that the two best concepts, both creatively and practically, are the first and fifth concepts. Here are their visuals: First concept: Fifth Concept: As their color schemes go together, I decided not to alter them. After merging the concepts and doing some adjustments, here is the result: Render Previews: Final Renders: I rescaled most of the first model and kept the fifth one mostly unaltered. I also rearranged the "tentacles" in a way that they'll print a lot better, and deleted some of them due to visual pollution. Lastly, I rescaled the entire model in order for it to fit better and take advantage of the space that the pinter provides. Here is the model in Prusa Slic3r: For general settings, it was set to 0.2 mm speed, generic PLA filament, and all of the settings from spiral vase toggled on (in order to make the printed object hollow). The printer used was the Prusa Mini with a 0.4mm nozzle. As ...