{"id":21606,"date":"2025-08-25T13:53:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T12:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arhns.uns.ac.rs\/givsf\/?p=21606"},"modified":"2025-09-22T10:08:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:08:41","slug":"creation-of-a-fantasy-style-booknook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arhns.uns.ac.rs\/givsf\/creation-of-a-fantasy-style-booknook\/","title":{"rendered":"Creation of a fantasy-style booknook"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arhns.uns.ac.rs\/givsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ezgif-58f64711212f00.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arhns.uns.ac.rs\/givsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ezgif-58f64711212f00.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22682\" style=\"width:576px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research Area<\/strong>-decorative bookshelf accessories \u2013 booknook (miniature scenes placed between books)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research Topic<\/strong>-creation of a fantasy-style portal in the form of a \u201cwindow\u201d booknook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>State of the Field<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When examining available booknook examples on the market (Etsy, Amazon, and specialized stores), several key characteristics can be identified:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/book-nook-store.com\/products\/rainbow-love-book-nook?srsltid=AfmBOoqIPO-XUNIMofdQOopZsggoZOcVyHHUEWIlerwNY0Q8zCnughrF\">Rainbow Love Book Nook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/1773890143\/book-nook-magic-alley-diy-3d-wooden?ls=s&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=forest+book+nook&amp;ref=sr_gallery-3-36&amp;pro=1&amp;sts=1&amp;content_source=7a9dd739-bdb5-4cc4-a553-13ceeb44aa63%253Aed7adcee4cfe870e411bdbf83e81c0a2959fd4a4&amp;organic_search_click=1&amp;logging_key=7a9dd739-bdb5-4cc4-a553-13ceeb44aa63%3Aed7adcee4cfe870e411bdbf83e81c0a2959fd4a4\">Magic Alley Book Nook \u2013 DIY 3D Wooden Kit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/4297073958\/completed-forest-path-book-nook-forest?ls=s&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=forest+book+nook&amp;ref=sr_gallery-1-7&amp;content_source=5a9763a7-3887-4a22-86b1-8cdc71143efe%253Addbf2c43cc7eaf70d8cedb4024e975f77a25d421&amp;organic_search_click=1&amp;logging_key=5a9763a7-3887-4a22-86b1-8cdc71143efe%3Addbf2c43cc7eaf70d8cedb4024e975f77a25d421\">Completed Forest Path Book Nook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arhns.uns.ac.rs\/givsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/%D0%A0%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arhns.uns.ac.rs\/givsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/%D0%A0%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22653\" style=\"width:287px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arhns.uns.ac.rs\/givsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/%D0%A0%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA2-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arhns.uns.ac.rs\/givsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/%D0%A0%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22654\" style=\"width:350px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Themes: the most common are street scenes, libraries, and city alleys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dimensions: most ready-made sets vary within 18-20 cm in height, 10-12 cm in width, and 20-25 cm in depth, corresponding to standard bookshelf sizes. These proportions were taken as a reference for the current model. The data were derived from the analysis of existing kits, such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rainbow Love Book Nook<em>\u00a0(Book Nook Store) -18.4 \u00d7 9.8 \u00d7 24.7 cm<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magic Alley Book Nook<em>\u00a0(Etsy) -approx.\u00a0<\/em><em>20 \u00d7 12 \u00d7 25 cm<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forest Path Book Nook<em>\u00a0(Etsy) -19 \u00d7 10 \u00d7 24 cm<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details that enhance immersion: mirrors (for the illusion of infinity), LED lighting (strips, mini-lamps), decorative elements (windows, columns, sculptures), and textured surfaces (brick, wood, stone).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drawbacks: many models repeat similar motifs, and backgrounds are often executed as flat surfaces, which weakens the sense of depth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By studying available literature and online resources, one can conclude that although a large number of such examples exist, the amount of functional and aesthetic variation remains limited<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Problems<\/strong>-selection of suitable materials, determination of appropriate dimensions, and creation of a convincing depth effect<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong>-to develop a 3D model of a booknook portal that combines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-aesthetic value<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-the sense of immersion through depth illusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-the possibility of manual assembly<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hypothesis<\/strong>-if structural planning is combined with the addition of mirrored surfaces, background elements, and lighting, it is possible to achieve the effect of immersion into a fantasy world<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Criteria<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Size matches the standard bookshelf dimensions,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Visually perceived as a portal into another world<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Fantasy atmosphere is instantly recognizable without explanation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Printout capability and assemble as a modular structure<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Methods<\/strong>: -Analysis of existing solutions (Pinterest, Etsy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-3D modeling in Rhino<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Creation of modules (arch, portal, background)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Variation testing: with and without lighting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Prototyping: assembling details into printable sheets for manual cutting and assembly<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research Area-decorative bookshelf accessories \u2013 booknook (miniature scenes placed between books) Research Topic-creation of a fantasy-style portal in the form of a \u201cwindow\u201d booknook State of the Field When examining available booknook examples on the market (Etsy, Amazon, and specialized stores), several key characteristics can be identified: &#8211;Rainbow Love Book Nook &#8211;Magic Alley Book Nook&hellip; 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