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This year’s 12th post, the Final Report Part 2: How and What Next? This post describes the fabrication journey, how the artifact was made, and what are the plan for its future.
How? Mx5 Cup Holder
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From my post 8, I developed a timeline that I wanted to follow for the design of this project. This can be shown below. Originally I had developed this plan to create my spring design but as mentioned in my previous posts, I switched directions. I ended up going with the netting idea instead which…
Rotating Lamp Final Report Part 2
I made a lamp shade that rotates from the rising heat of the light bulb. It’s designed to be in a Goblincore or Cottagecore type aesthetic. I didn’t take any progress photos but it took about 2 days to complete. However, the process of creating this lamp shade is very simple and easy to describe.…
Fountain Birdbath Final Report: Part 2
My final artifact is a fountain birdbath, designed based on the cottagecore aesthetic as a gift for my grandparent’s mountain cabin home. The following images are the final product. This is the timeline that I followed in order to successfully complete the project. The first design week was when I drew from existing inspirations and…
Final Report Part 2: Scandinavian Lamp
I would like to begin by recapping my plan for this project. I planned to make a desk lamp with a sunrise/sunset feature. This would help me quite a bit both waking up and falling asleep. I want my lamp to slowly darken over time at night to help signal that I need to be…
Final Report Part 2 – Game Board
After going through the process to pin down what I actually wanted to make, I was able to start stylizing my design to fit the ‘home-style’ aesthetic. As mentioned before, the decisions that led to this design were mainly due to my struggle with timelines. I had originally kept this more open ended for my…
Final Report: Industrial Style Lamp
The goal of my project was to create a visually interesting conversation piece that will illuminate a space. An industrial aesthetic would convey my personal interests in engineering. Since industrial styles can be very linear, with straight lines and uniformity. I also wanted this piece to be organic in the way that it incorporated curves…
Final Report Part 2: Abstract Structural Art
In this post, let’s answer the following questions: The Artifact: Final Artifact A. How? In the journey of creating my artifact, I embarked on a meticulous process that involved dividing the design into five distinct modules. Each module served a specific purpose, contributing to the overall structure and functionality of the artifact. Here’s a detailed…
Post 12: Final Report Part 2: How
Final Report Part 2: How Timeline Image 1: Project Timeline Fabrication Process As previously shown in the timeline, the fabrication process consisted of multiple steps that led to the cheese press being made. Below are detailed descriptions to each step in the process. Initial CAD design: The cheese press was designed based off of…
Final Report II: Car Camping Table, How and Why?
For my final project I decided to build a camping table for my car. I have wanted one for a while because I camp a good amount over the summer and never have a good time cooking when I am camping because of a lack of space to pack a table in my car. I…
Post 12: Final Report Part 2
Making my final product combined a number of processes from the initial brainstorming and concept generation stage all the way to the final completed assembly that I have today. To make my plan for the project, I decided to split my process into the following categories: Brainstorming and concept generation Sketching Modeling Individual Part…
Post 12: Utilitarian Modular Container Part 2
After I had a vague idea of what I wanted the container to look like and how I wanted to incorporate the dynamic aspect — having one of the panels opening up, bottom plates sliding out, and the doors opening — I started with a quick mockup. Having the container unfurl would provide access for…
Post 12: How and What Next
The first thing I did was that I brought all of my materials into the lab and decided what the first thing to do was. I decided that the creation of the base would be crucial and should be done before any wiring was attempted. I decided to cut my wood and layout my idea…
LED Matrix Final Report Part 2
Made by me Starting on the twentieth of March I finished finalizing my CAD model and ordered all my materials, my materials being wood, LEDs, and cables. I also ordered a raspberry pi and soem things to make soldering eaiser. Simultaneously I learned how to code on a controller for the panel.I used a Raspberry…
Project Ornithopter Post 12: Main Project Final Report Part 2 – Sophie Berry
Timeline: W1: get the materials W2: start prepping them to be assembled easily later (cut wires, cut wood, glue pieces together etc.) W3:Catch up week W4:assemble 1+ ornithopters W5: Spring break – test, build larger model, TEST, film W6: test/ extra week W7:Build stand? __________________________________________________________________________ Getting the bits and bobs: In the instructions that I…
iSpy Pinhole Camera Final Report: How & What Next
For my Aesthetics of Design final project, I made a large format pinhole camera in a toyshop aesthetic inspired by the iSpy books of the 1990s and 2000s. Introduction: What is a pinhole camera? A pinhole camera is a very simple image making device that relies on the “camera obscura” effect. It is essentially a…
Final Report Part 2: Alexander Calder Inspired Kinetic Mobile
In the previous post I discussed what the goal of this project was and the aesthetics that I was aiming for. I was planning on emulating the work of Alexander Calder in my project creating a mobile that works as kinetic sculpture that moves in the wind. I’ve attached a detailed schedule of my work-flow…
Final Report Part 2 – Organic Modern Furniture Piece
Final Report Part 2 Organic Modern Furniture Piece ATLS 4279 – Aesthetics in Design AJ Terio 4/24/2024 Main Project Artifact An organic modern vanity furniture piece, functioning as a shoe rack, shelf, cork board, array of mirrors, coat rack, and plant hanger. Features ornate floral carvings, painted white, and contrasted and lit up by…
Final Report 2; Modern Chateau Customizable Display
My goal was to create a 3D dynamic house design in order to not only showcase my design, but to also allow for landscape manipulation through movable ferns and trees. Like I said in my last post, I have watched several YouTube videos where they make a 3D model out of concrete and wood. So…
Mcbling Guillotine-How
In this post I will be explaining the how of my design process for my Mcbling Guillotine. Design Process: I do not follow the typical design process, I am not an engineering major so I haven’t been trained to all the important fancy stuff that most have. There were just vibes and whatever struck me with…
Final Report Part 2: Photography Equipment Cabinet
Intro Since this post is related to the previous one, I figure I should give a bit of a recap on what my final project is. For my aesthetics final project I decided to build a photography storage box. The reasoning behind this is because photography is such a large part of my life and…
Post 12 – How and What Next – Gauge Cluster Cover
The final project for Aesthetics of design was a very fun one. Like the upcycle project, you can choose what your project will be as long as it meets a few criteria, but for the final project those criteria are more limited. The only requirements are that the project follows a chosen aesthetic, and that…
Post 12 – 2024 Final Report Part 2
To create my electric guitar body with a Viking aesthetic, I had to do a lot of wood working techniques I was not aware of. Here’s a detailed description of my actual fabrication process: I spent the first week trying to figure out what type of wood I was going to buy because I needed…
Midcentury Modern Xylophone: How and What Next
I knew from the very beginning of the semester that my final project was going to be a xylophone. I’ve tried to make a xylophone before when I was a sophomore in high school, and it didn’t turn out very well. When I attempted the project back in 2016, I chose a design to build…
Cupholder Final Report Part 2: How
Things went quite wrong Initially, my design was going to be simple. Really simple, and, quite honestly, too simple. Initially, I was going for something that held cups that looked like this: First coaster render from SolidWorks. The original plan was to improve upon this design, adding room for the handles of various cups. While…
Raspberry Jam: Final Report Part 2
Since the last post, I have finalized the remaining hardware for my project and tested its full functionality. In terms of a timeline, the image below displays how I progressed through this project. Getting the software to work definitely took up the most amount of time but I am pleased with the final result. Project…
Final Project Part 2 (How): Alloy Aviator
As one can imagine, this was quite a large project and the “how” was the most difficult piece. I had made other sculptures before, many of similar size, but I had never made one that moved with such necessity for precision. Because the sculpture relies on balance to move gracefully, I needed to make each…
Guinea Pig Castle – Final Report Pt. 2
Materials For the project, I sourced most of my materials from Lowe’s and Amazon. Because I was going to be building my project at home, I was able to save some costs when using my stepdad’s tools and leftover materials from our home projects. The bulk of the costs came from the wood panels. Cost…
Bird House Final Report Pt 2
For my project, I built a bird house in a suburban style. The bird house has a moving front door, and a back panel that can be opened as well, so that the user can reach in and remove any nests at the end of the season. Additionally, I decided to put fabric over the…
Final Product, Transparent CD Player
The process for developing the was broken down in several steps. First step was tearing the CD player down to see where I needed to design mounts for existing features. I then took measurements of the length/width/height of the device and designed a enclosure for it based on 1/8″ acrylic. Then became the tricky part,…
Final Report Part 2: Foam Exciter Speakers
For my final project I decided to build a set of LED backlit foam exciter speakers and hang them in my living room. A foam exciter speaker is a piece of foam, in this case a 2’x2’x1” board of polystyrene, with an exciter speaker mounted on the back, that is hung by thread or wire.…
Final Part II: NeuMouse
Timeline While I would not consider my initial timeline overly ambitious, it was definitely not helped by my lack of electronics experience, relative inexperience with surfacing, and delayed project switch. Despite all of this, I am still happy with my final result. The timeline below shows an ideal/initial schedule for my project, ignoring the time…
Final Part 2 – Western Jacket
The process of making this outfit was to make and solidify a template of the jacket, papercutting designs onto the jacket, sewing the jacket together, to then adding the fur, vinyl, and snap details onto the jacket. \ I started to laser-cut the floral design onto a pre-bought jacket and it was going great until…
LED Lights – How
LED Lights For my project, I made these RGB LED lights for my room. It consists of a controller board at the bottom, LED segments, and nodes. The nodes are the black spots that connect everything together and the segments contain the LEDs. There is a rotating knob at the bottom with a pushbutton that…
Final Report Post 12: How? – Ari Matrajt
In this half of the report, I will go over the manufacturing of the final piece. I will also talk about the challenges I faced in building it and what I learned over the process. First, I created a timeline for the project, which looked like this: March 10-March 23: Finalize plans/design April 2-April 7:…
Post 12: Bikepacking Bag: How and What Next
To give some initial context for the final project, I created a bikepacking frame bag that will allow me to pack camping gear and food into my bike. This product is advantageous because I can take weight off my back to be more comfortable while I’m biking. I plan to use this bag on an…
Post 12: Main Project Final Report Part 2
Introduction My vision for this project was to combine elements of the whimsical and steampunk aesthetics to create a mechanical wooden puzzle. The whimsical elements would be displayed through the design and embellishments of the carousel and the steampunk aesthetic would be carried through in the exposed mechanical pieces. In the end, I was not…
Stunt Kite – Final Report Part 2 – How
Step 0: Planning The first thing I did was to find a kite plan to follow. I eventually settle on the Sceptre Kite designed by David Holt. Using that plan I calculated how much fabric, bridle line, and ribbon I needed to purchase. Next I determined an order for what all the steps needed to…
Retro Ski Bench Final Report Part 2
For my final project I created a ski bench with vintage skis in the aesthetic of Retro Skiing. In this post I will document my fabrication process, from initial sketches to final adjustments. This process started after I realized my inspiration and landed on my aesthetic. This inspiration and aesthetic allowed me sketch my initial…
Final Report Part 2: Snuffle Mats
I want to begin by recapping my plan for the final design project. I planned to make at least one snuffle mat for my dogs. I was hoping to make three mats total, one for each of my two dogs and a smaller one for my cat. A snuffle mat is a flat mat that…
Post 12: Final Report P2 (Max Palish)
Abstract: My final project will be a simplistic, low profile wooden light fixture taking inspiration from the minimalist aesthetic. It will be constructed from a hallowed out 2×4 plank of wood, a 3/8th acrylic sheet and warm LED strip lights. The dynamic component of this project will be from the LED’s ability to change shades,…
Post 12 (How?): Airfoil Crusher
Background and Purpose Growing up in a family with German roots, I developed a fondness for sparkling water, finding its refreshing taste irresistible. However, this preference led to accumulating numerous aluminum cans, all destined for the recycling bin. The sheer volume of cans occupied significant space, necessitating frequent emptying of the recycling bin. In contrast…
Final Project Part 2: Indoor Planter Box
Goal My goal was to make a functioning indoor planter box with a bottom drawer that was in the modern farmhouse aesthetic. My top 5 specifications were: Creating the planter in the modern farmhouse aesthetic Functionality of the planter box Functionality of the drawer Size requirements to grow plants Staining the box properly Below are…
Infinity Mirror – Final Report
To overview my last post, I made an infinity mirror in the Abstract Tech aesthetic. In this post, I will detail my timeline and actual fabrication process of the project. The main theme of my design process was revisions. I had a total of 4 different revisions in order to adhere to 3D printer constraints.…
Street Racing Steering Wheel Final Report: Part 2
For my main project I decided to build an xbox controller steering wheel adapter. I got the idea last semester when I was playing a modded version of GTA that allowed you to adjust settings and drift cars. The game was fun, but I thought I could make it feel more like a drifting simulator…
Bauhaus Table – How, and what Next?
Hello everyone, as a quick recap for my final project I up-cycled an old elementary school desk into an end table in the Bauhaus aesthetic. I chose Bauhaus because I felt I could use the bright color schemes to cover the imperfections in the desk, and because the legs would be made of steel round…
Minimalist-Nature-Aesthetic-Final-Report-Part 2
Throughout this semester I have had a great experience when it came to the process of coming up with and creating my final project. For those of you who may have not seen my project before, my goal was to take inspiration from the flat iron mountain range to create a dynamic piece of wall…
Blog Post 12: Main Project Documentation Part 2
Blog Post 12 Midnights Booklet: Documentation Part 2 Introduction Hi everyone! In this blog post, I’ll be documenting the back-half of my design process leading up to my finished product. Timeline Before I got started, I created a timeline of small goals to reach up until the due date of the…
Post 12: Kinetic Wind Sculpture
Kinetic Wind Sculpture by Alex Fitzgerald Kinetic Wind Sculpture in Vertical Configuration Project Timeline Project Timeline for Final Project This project spanned 9 academic weeks. The first few days after being assigned the project I spent a few days brainstorming ideas for what I wanted to see as my end product. This included spending time…
Cooler Fan: How
The fabrication process of my cooler fan went better than expected. I was able to get a good first 3D print, my measurements were nearly perfect, and I was able to complete all my tasks on time. Overall, the project went very well from the design process to fabricating. A few issues did come up,…
The How of Making a 3D Printed Shoe Midsole
Hello everyone! Today I will be walking you all through how I went about manufacturing my recyclable running shoe midsole. To review, I am making a 3D printed shoe midsole with a few goals in mind. The first is to achieve an organic and futuristic aesthetic in the look of the shoe. This can be…
The Final Unveiling: My Journey from Roulette Inspiration to High-End Fashion Wristwatch
Introduction As this project comes to a finish and my time in Aesthetics of Design, I look back on my journey that began with the inspiration of having a project I could physically use or wear and from the vibrant allure of Las Vegas and how it evolved into the creation of a sophisticated high-end…
Final Project Part 2: Mid-century Modern Newton’s Cradle
I knew going into the manufacturing process that setting up a timeline for the project from the start would be vital in the completion of the project. I am one who works best with a strict schedule to adhere to. I have utilized planners all throughout my education to make sure deadlines are hit and…
Final Report Part 2, Fabrication & Future Plans: Scale Model Spaceship (NASA Pragmatism)
Now to talk about the experience of making the scale model space craft! This entire process was on the larger side of volume of projects I have singlehandedly undertaken, especially in this small of a time frame. But the entire time it was a labor of love, and it will continue on that way since…
Post 12: Final Project Part 2 – Organic Modern Mirror
INTRODUCTION My vision for this project was to combine modern and natural aspects with organic abstract aesthetics to create a wavy mirror. The modern elements would be displayed through neutral color pallets and materials and the organic aesthetic would be carried through with textured and layered designs within the frame. Overall, I was not able…
Post 12: The How
Again, thanks for stopping by. To give a brief recap of the project I have created a lighted alcohol display with a wooden base and space for three bottles. The initial inspiration for this project came from seeing a hornitos bottle from my birthday in the trash and something telling me not to get rid…
Final Report Part 2: Minimalist Interchangable Photo Collage
Final Report Part 2: Minimalist Interchangable Photo Collage By: Michael Gray Above is the design and fabrication timeline for my final project. Fabrication There were many steps to the fabrication of my project. I will cover these steps chronologically. Mini Frames I began by fabricating the mini-frames, as this is the part of my project…
Final Project: Part 2 – Brutalist Lamp
When presenting my manufacturing I will present a number of images in hope to better explain this entire process. When I initially designed my box I knew I must know my overall dimensions as they determine weight, cost, and drive logistics for getting to expo. Therefore, I created a wooden box that acted as my…
Final Report Pt. 2 – Stop Motion Dinosaur
Before starting on the final puppet, I wanted to conduct some tests to make sure the materials I was using would be suitable for the project. First, I ran a test to see which brand of clay would be best for the head sculpt. It would need to be durable enough to have an articulated…
Final Report Part 2: Minimalist Catan Board
Hello everyone, this is the final post of the semester and will cover the “how” of how I made my Minimalist Catan Board. First off I made a timeline to explain the general order in which the Board was created. You can see that it all started with an initial CAD sketch and ended with…
The Creation Process of the Levitating Globe Project
Part 2 of the report details the actual creation process of the Levitating Globe project, illustrating each phase from conception to completion within a condensed three-week period. This section includes a timeline graphic, a description of the fabrication process, and concludes with a reflective overview of the project. Timeline Graphic The timeline graphic has been…
Nature-core Door Art – Final Post Part 2
Intro For my project I created a dynamic art piece for my parent’s new house. In their bedroom there used to be a hole in the wall that is an entrance to an unfinished loft. My mom has requested that I create a door to cover the opening that includes an art piece. This will…
PCB Lamp – The How and What Next?
Recap: PCB Lamp PCB lamp panel backlit to show final effect Over the course of this semester and some of my previous post, I have been documenting the work done in order to design, manufacture, and assemble a lamp which utilizes PCBs as the main building material. More details can be seen in my previous…
Post 12 – Nautilus Gears, You’ll Never Guess How
I created a timeline some time ago that laid out how exactly I would go about accomplishing my project. I planned to finish around the middle of April, with about two weeks allotted for the actual manufacturing. I discovered that this was rather ambitious, unfortunately, as I am still yet to add the finishing touches…
Final Project 2 – Driftwood Ceiling Light
Introduction: For my final project, I crafted a driftwood ceiling light to embody a rustic aesthetic. The concept was to channel light through a piece of driftwood, accentuating its natural irregularities and weathered texture. This vision was sparked by a decorative piece I admired at a beach resort. There, a candle was enclosed in a…
Mid-Century Modern Momento Mori Spinner: Fabrication
Joshua Beijer Mid-Century Modern Momento Mori Spinner I started the fabrication process for this project almost immediately after I finished the upcycling project. My design had two main components, a resin skull in a resin ball, and a wooden spinner. I had an idea of what I wanted to do and I knew that it…
Brutalist Desk Lamp – How and What next
Summary of Project Steps My last post describes the inspiration, conceptual design, and final outcome of my Brutalist Desk Lamp project. This post will describe in detail the manufacturing process and steps that I took in order to execute my vision. This is my timeline graphic, and it shows the actual order in which I…
Final Report Part 2: Custom Bicycle Frame
This second portion of my Final Project Report will discuss how I made my custom bicycle frame and what will become of it in the future. My previous post went into the details behind the design process and component selection for the frame. Now, I would like to discuss the manufacturing process that led me…
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