Deciding the opposite aesthetic for this project was slightly difficult as the ‘fairy tale’ aesthetic could be perceived in multiple ways. In the traditional sense of fairy tale stories, sensibility and reality would be the opposite. I understood this sensibility as utilitarian minimalism. In contrast to a fairy tale, utilitarianism does nothing in excess and…

The opposite of a Japanese-Oriental fusion aesthetic, which typically combines the natural, serene, and minimalistic elements of Japanese and Oriental designs, would be a “Brutalist Industrial” aesthetic.   Here’s how it contrasts:  Name: Brutalist Industrial  Style Characteristics:  Materials: Heavy use of raw, unfinished materials like concrete, steel, and glass, often in their most basic, unadorned…

The upcycle project aesthetic I am going for is 1920s speakeasy. It can be identified by attaining a specific mystic through a use of dark shades and low lighting. I suppose that the opposite of the speakeasy aesthetic would be something that is very “in your face” with vibrant colors and lights. I believe that…

Just to recap the topic of my project, for my upcycling artifact I am making a small model of a 1970s era computer terminal. I am reusing some old keyboard switches, glass panes, and laser cut wood scraps to create the body of the computer. I will also use some LEDs to backlight the “display”,…

I have made good progress on my trumpet lamp, however I have not chosen a lamp shade which I think will be an important deciding factor in the lamp aesthetic. I plan to see what I can thrift tomorrow and if no appealing lamp shades are found I will find one that hasn’t been previously…

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 Aesthetic and Its Opposite Aesthetic My upcycling project will have a floral aesthetic, in which I will carve out a melon into a floral pattern. Although there is no clear opposite of the floral aesthetic, I believe that gothic does a good job of contrasting the floral aesthetic. The floral aesthetic is composed…

What I found to be the opposite of a fantasy or otherworldly aesthetic to the project I am doing is a street fashion aesthetic. To me, something that is grounded in reality is something that is the exact opposite of a fantasy aesthetic is one that is rooted in reality, and in this case, it…

My aesthetic for the upcycling project is workwear. The workwear aesthetic is defined by functional, rugged items, both clothing and accessories, that were originally designed for people such as carpenters, fishermen and construction workers. These items are designed to be used every day and to withstand the type of abuse that comes with many of…