Pedestrian Bridge Concept
Hello! My name is Evan Tzau (8th Grade) and this is my design I made for the Make it Bridge Competition. In the following instructable, I will go over my process of creating this pedestrian bridge in Salt Lake City.
Supplies
- Personal Computer (PC)
- TinkerCad Software
- No experience
Location
The first step in the process was to find a location for the bridge that was both functional and meaningful. I live in Salt Lake City, Utah, which is split into two large communities: Mormons and non-Mormons. This led me to believe that Utah needs more connection between the two sides. So I chose to design a bridge that would fit between a small Mormon worshipping center, and East High School (Largely non-Mormon). This would act as another small stepping stone towards bridging the ever-shrinking gap between the two sides of Utah.
Modeling/Design
The bridges design was created in TinkerCAD, which is the simplest way to create 3D models. I designed the bridge in a way that was focused more on symbolism and functionality than aesthetic. The bridge is colored in such a way that it pops out from the dull, gray surroundings which will draw more attention to the gap in our (local) society.
End
You made it to the end! Thank you for going through this presentation with me, I hope you enjoyed it!