What software will I use? (Solidworks or 3DS Max)

I think I will use both. I will create my shape in solidworks and develop it more in 3ds max. I think this will be the best solution as I dont have the knowledge with making patterns from scratch in 3ds max.

Precedent Images

Style

Organic Patterns using leaves and branches

Project Three - Pattern

My choosen word: ABSTRACTION

Pattern Names - Linear
                        - Repetitive
                        - Contrast
                        - Floral
                        - Abstraction
                        - Continuous
                        - Illusion
                    

Photograph of physical model

my final photo of my physical model in grey scale

Rendered Iteration

This is my final render. I have added in a reflection to add effect. This is my first iteration from my 81. I decided to use this because I like the idea of using the puzzle piece. 

Progress for model

Here I am testing with string and wire. I have used white thread, silver bendy wire and black thread. I think the back thread looks more effective that the white thread. I will used the bendy wire also.

Small Models

Model one -Square pieces going from big to small. Im using card and glue to keep it together. This is testing out the idea of how I want my model to sit.

Model Two - this is showing zig zagging which i really would like to do with my model. I will connect my model with 2mm wire and bendy wire and also string. Ill test using these materials.

Model Three - Here, I have cut out a puzzle piece. I thing i will use this idea but have it connecting to my model one. 

Model Four - This model is showing the stacking idea. Im unsure of how I would keep it together though without using glue.

Model Five - This is just showing how it would look if i used a cube as the body of my model. It doesnt look too effect thats why I might use the zig zagging effect.

All the models together showing certain part of the models I would like to portray in to my acrylic model.