Colton Behr – Aesthetics of Design

To be a good calf roper, it takes hours and hours of practice on a dummy. Seeing that I am not a good calf roper, I wanted to build something to practice on so I can become a casually skilled roper. With that in mind, I decided to create something that would be a fun…

Final Project Presentation: Dummy Roping Calf

April 30, 2017

Presentation of final project on 5/1/2017 Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHRIvGnWa_c&t=3s Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJlTcBx_f-g&t=3s

Top Five Constraints

April 11, 2017

For my project, I have a very clear picture of what I want it to look like and function like. I plan to pursue the vision I have and perfect it down to the inch. However, I know that will be difficult. My top five constraints are: Tool usage: I don’t know exactly how I…

Final Stretch Progress: Dummy Calf

April 11, 2017

The end of the semester is sneaking up on me faster than I am ready for. I still have some work I need to o on this project. The last of my parts are coming in on Friday, and then I will have this weekend to piece them all together. My to-do list looks like…

Construction Timeline

April 11, 2017

For my project, I am building a dummy roping calf out of PVC pipe. I haven’t constructed things out of PVC pipe before, but I think I will be able to get the hang of it pretty quick. However, I would say that working with it is a known unknown. I’m sure I will run…

20th Century Design Movements: Dummy Calf

March 22, 2017

For my project, I am making a dummy roping calf out of PVC pipe. My goal aesthetic is centered around the PVC pipes and the colors I will be using. I want the PVC to give it a thrown together, keep it in the barn kind of feel. I will be using paint splatter as…

Design Review: Dummy Roping Calf

March 15, 2017

A few weeks ago, I was at a bison auction and met some very interesting people. One of the people I met got me in to roping on a dummy calf with a Lariat. It was a fun leisure activity to pass some down-time, and I thought it was such an interesting skill to have.…

Skills and Aspirations

February 21, 2017

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I think the greatest skill I bring to the table is my proficiency in software. I can write code in a lot of different languages, and I’m experienced with technical software like Excel, R Studio, Inventor, and SolidWorks. I also like working with more creative-based software, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom, Gimp, and Logic.…

Upcycle Final Report: Cardboard Cowboy Hat

February 12, 2017

Inspirations: I had a very clear inspiration for this project. I got the idea from a cowboy hat I already own, shown below. I love this hat, and I knew I could make my own. I decided this would be a great venture for me to try for this project. I also poked around online…

Design Loop: Cardboard Clothing

February 8, 2017

I went through a frustrating design process creating my upcycle project. I knew what material I wanted to use, and I knew the general theme of what I wanted to make. However, I ended up throwing out a lot of ideas after I tested them for feasibility. I knew I wanted to make something I…

Upcycle Update: Cardboard Hat

February 1, 2017

Source: redneckbeerhats.com[1] A long time ago, I received a hat just like this one as a gift, and it quickly became one of my favorite hats. It’s simple, made out of just cardboard. I want to see if I can recreate it myself. Hopefully I will have enough cardboard in case I mess up. My…

Aesthetic Explorations: Baseball Gloves

January 25, 2017