Final 3d Object (3D Object update part 2)

To recap my previous post,
Zach and I were partnered up to create a self supporting, 3D printed structure. We were tasked to come up with individual ideas and put those ideas together to come up with something better

We ended up mixing these two objects:

(My design)

(Zach's design)

during our brainstorm, we strived to take one design that we liked and improve it with another design, rather than try to find a compromise.  We focused on specific elements of a design (triangular pyramid + heart shape, interlock pattern + taper, etc)  We went through a number of ideas (all which are illustrated on our brainstorming sheet) before finally settling on these two designs to put together.

We did a lot of experimentation, not really sure what was going to work out the best, sometimes needing to start from scratch.

Here is our final product:

The object took the teardrop used my initial triangular design with more faces, matching Zach's more circular design.  This hexagon shape gave it a lower canter of gravity, making it stronger and more likely to stay standing.We then took Zach's heart shaped windows and used them to support the top of the upside-down hexagonal pyramids.

Overall, I thought the project was successful.  I was happy with the outcome because I simply thought it was too complex to print. Even then, I was sure that if it was going to print, it would end up structurally unsound, or too fragile to be submitted. 

The only problem we had was that the incline of the curve at the widest part of the heart shaped  windows was too shallow, so we didn't get a very nice print in those specific places. 

This problem, however, wasn't big enough that it ruined the rest of our project .

If we were to fix this problem, I believe it would be as easy as changing the degree of the incline at the widest part of that shape.

        a.)  Function - The function of this object is aesthetic, as well as being sturdy and self supporting.  

        b.)  Form - The complexity of the triangles with the harmony of the symmetry, as well as employing some inspiration from Gothic architecture (in the windows)

        c.)  Self-supporting - Yes, it also balances well

        d.)  3D Printability - This project was mostly successful when it went through the 3D printer