typographic one day project

Once again we were given a one day brief, something that would act as a much needed break from our logo project. We were only told in advance to bring in newspaper and masking tape, little did we know that two rolls wouldn't cut it! After being randomly put into groups we were given a number with my group being assigned the number 3. We were asked to create the tallest number out of our materials keeping in mind a style of typography.

My group went with the idea of triangles and pyramids for our foundation which we would carry through the sculpture upwards. We created a heavy base and the layers became fewer as fewer as we went up, helping it all to balance. One of the main issues we had with the number three is the fact that one side has no support, an issue which eventually was the downfall of our sculpture (literally). 

Although we did not win I was surprised with what you can do with so little. Beyond that how each group although working closely together in a room had come up with such unique and individual ideas.