My project uses Crank A from the Karakuri book to express a struggling, slumping over action in the character. Rather than repurposing the mechanism, the final effect was more like a reimagination. The character was crafted through a combination of techniques learned thus far, and the fabric + wood material provides a contrast between soft and hard textures. By attaching the character to the crank stick using a spring and making a bed using frames attached to the box, it makes for a funny scenario that anyone can relate to.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pjMEKqEf9n0sXFeAf7VmDxyaS51poABz/view?usp=sharing
Google Drive Folder
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CP-wyVI9sA6BH0UkiIUIBaAQGPTsVZvK?usp=sharing
Character design sheet:
Slight visual inspiration
Story scene (slumping over motion):
Planning using the mechanism box prototype and sketching the dimensions of the frame
Laser cutting template for new crank box