Top 5 Specifications and Constraints: Minimalist Interchangable Photo Collage By: Michael Gray A sketch of one mini-frame subassembly Introduction In this post, I will be discussing the top 5 specifications and constraints that I have identified regarding my final project: The Minimalist Interchangable Photo Collage. As this is the third post about my final project,…

Main Project Aesthetic Plans and Alternatives By: Michael Gray For my main project, I will be continuing the theme of my previous project, of creating picture frames/wall art. For this project, however, I will be making 10 identical “mini-frames” which will interchangably and magnetically mount to the larger frame which stays on the wall. As…

Inspiration When considering my upcycle project, I knew that I wanted to utilize recycled cardboard. I recycle a lot of Amazon boxes, and I was excited to put some cardboard to use in creating an artifact that I can display in my bedroom. Three years ago, during my freshman year of engineering school, I heavily…

For my upcycle project, I will be creatintg a rustic picture frame which holds a CU Boulder Buffalo logo. The materials I will be uisng for this project are cardboard, paper, and glue. I have designed, sketched, and prototyped (initial prototyping) my project, and I plan to begin testing laser cutting methods and assembling my…

Dr. Seuss, the beloved children’s author and illustrator, is celebrated for his distinctive aesthetic that combines whimsy, imagination, and surrealism. Surrealism, an art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, seeks to express the irrational and dreamlike aspects of the human mind. Dr. Seuss masterfully incorporates surrealistic elements into his illustrations, creating fantastical landscapes…