Hi, my name is Kyra Anderson! This semester is Aesthetics for Design, we were tasked to create 2 open-ended projects. The first one was an upcycling project in my aesthetic of choice and the second one could be anything as long as it had a dynamic component and fit into the aesthetic I chose. This class taught me a lot more about design and gave me new artistic ideas I could create with upcycling materials. It also helped develop my woodworking skills and ability to create a finished project from scratch!
Upcycle Project
I have always really loved nature which has led to my interest in sustainability. This is why I decided to create an upcycle project that would fit into the environmental aesthetic. This aesthetic incorporates depictions of nature with an environmentalism twist to add societal meaning to the piece. I ended up creating a futuristic city running on wind power as my project. I used recycled cardboard and then used the corrugated lines on it to add texture and create the illusion of wind. Below is a picture of my final project.
To learn more about my upcycle project, you can visit my previous blog post here: https://www.aesdes.org/2024/02/21/50964/
Main Design Project
For my main project, I wanted to create something that I could use in the future. I’ve always loved having my own herbs to cook with, so I thought making a planter box with a drawer would be a fun challenge. I created it in the modern farmhouse aesthetic so that it matches with the furniture I already have. This aesthetic utilizes clean lines, a neutral color pallet, rustic looking woods, and metal accents. A finished picture can be seen below.
If you are interested in learning more about this project, here are links to the other blog posts about my planter box:
- Indoor Planter Box What and Why: https://www.aesdes.org/2024/04/24/final-report-part-1-planter-box/
- Indoor Planter Box How and What’s Next: https://www.aesdes.org/2024/05/01/final-project-part-2-indoor-planter-box/