Matthew Osborn – Aesthetics of Design

Matthew Osborn

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May 8, 2024

Matthew Osborn

Post 13 - 2024 Portfolio, test

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Project 1 Upcycled Industrial Barcart barcart3 I made a bar cart that takes on an industrial theme, I made it out of upcycled wood and steel pipes. It’s functional and it looks great! Look at some of my posts to know more! Design report https://www.aesdes.org/2024/02/22/industrial-style-bar-cart/ Upcycle Progress https://www.aesdes.org/2024/05/08/upcycle-progress-12/ Project 2: Programmable LED Display made by…

LED Matrix Final Report Part 2

May 8, 2024

Matthew Osborn

Post 12 - 2024 Final Report Part 2 – How, Student Work, test

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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…

LED Matrix Final Report P1

May 8, 2024

Matthew Osborn

Post 11 - 2024 Final Report Part 1 – What, Student Work, test

As discussed in the Design preview the initial vision of my project came from the lite brite which I often used as a toy as a kid to make art. I wanted my design to have a black background much like the lite brite with a nice wood to contrast it. lite brite by HasbroI…

Progress Since Design Report

May 8, 2024

Matthew Osborn

Post 10 - 2024 Progress, test

or a quick recap on my project, im creating a led matrix in a wooden housing. The led matrix should be able to accept a picture of hopefully a gif and display it. I want to be able to operate it remotely. The wooden housing is planned to be non-intrusive and would only act to…

Design Preview Report

May 8, 2024

Matthew Osborn

Post 8 - 2024 Design Preview Report, Student Work, test

The Aesthetic I’ve been going back and forth between many different aesthetics, mainly Industrial, Minimalistic and Neo-Tokyo. Another requirement I had was that it had to be something useful to me and wouldn’t end up in the corner of my closet at the end of the semester. In the end I came up with an…

Upcycle Progress

May 8, 2024

Matthew Osborn

Post 3 - 2024 Upcycle Progress, test

For my project, I decided to go with an industrial-style bar cart. The plan for this bar cart is to have two shelves for glasses and various drinks. The cart will be about knee height and be on wheels. I decided to go with an industrial bar cart because it seemed harder than making a…

LED Matrix Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives.

April 25, 2024

Matthew Osborn

Post 7 - 2024 Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives, Student Work

Blog Post #7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives In this post, I look into possibilities, sketching my programmable LED display project in two distinctly different aesthetics from my initial rustic-modern design. Quick Overview My current idea is to create a led matrix of 64×32 and encase this in a wood frame. I would like…

Main Project plans and inspirations

April 3, 2024

Matthew Osborn

Post 6 - 2024 Main Project plans and inspirations, Student Work

For my project I will be creating a programmable LED display encased in a wood frame. I will be blending the natural feel of the wood with the retro aspect of a led display. I aim to produce a functional artistic piece that can reflect my personal aesthetic while being able to change due to…

Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints : Programmable LED Display

April 3, 2024

Matthew Osborn

Post 9 - 2024 Top 5 Specifications, Top 5 Constraints

Top 5 Specifications for a Programmable LED Display with a Wood Frame Functionality: The core of this project is to build a programmable LED display that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also versatile in its application. The functionality encompasses the ability to display various patterns, animations, and potentially interactive content. This includes the possibility…

Industrial Style Bar Cart

February 22, 2024

Matthew Osborn

Post 5 - 2024 Upcycle Design Report, Student Work

My Motivation My inspiration for making an industrial-style bar cart initially came from my love for the urban look. Why I chose an industrial style came from me looking around at house designs and coming to the conclusion that it was one of my favorite aesthetics. The industrial theme was also chosen for its raw…

Opposite of industrial aesthetic: natural aesthetic

February 14, 2024

Matthew Osborn

Post 4 - 2024 Opposite Aesthetic, Student Work

The aesthetic that I chose for my upscaling project was an industrial aesthetic. While there are many options to choose from for an opposite aesthetic from industrial I think that the most fitting one would be a natural or organic aesthetic. While the industrial aesthetic focuses on a utilitarian and mechanical feel, using exposed materials…

Upcycling Project: Industrial Aesthetic

February 3, 2024

Matthew Osborn

Post 2 - 2024 What is your Upcycling project aesthetic and why?

For my upcycling project, I want to focus on an industrial aesthetic. I want to include some wood into the project as well and give it a hint of modern organic to make it feel a little more homey. When brainstorming this project I came up with 3 different ideas an industrial pipe shelf, an…

Aesthetic Exploration: Industrial Aesthetic

January 24, 2024

Matthew Osborn

Post 1 - 2024 Aesthetic Explorations

The Industrial Aesthetic was created in the 19th century along with the Industrial Revolution. However, it only gained popularity and became an in the early 2000s. One of the biggest influences on the industrial aesthetic is industrialization and the “leftovers” from the industrial revolution. Initially, the aesthetic was influenced by the repurposing of industrial buildings…

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LED Matrix Final Report Part 2

LED Matrix Final Report P1

Progress Since Design Report

Design Preview Report

Upcycle Progress

LED Matrix Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives.

Main Project plans and inspirations

Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints : Programmable LED Display

Industrial Style Bar Cart

Opposite of industrial aesthetic: natural aesthetic

Upcycling Project: Industrial Aesthetic

Aesthetic Exploration: Industrial Aesthetic

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