Blog Post #4: What is the opposite of your Upcycling project aesthetic? Sketch and describe what this would look like. How might you enact this with the overall function and materials that you already have, or have planned?
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Art Nouveau
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Figure displaying Art Nouveau illustration from source [1] Art Nouveau Art Nouveau flourished between 1890 and 1910 in the U.S. and Europe. It is an ornamental style characterized by the use of long, flowing, organic lines. Like Art Deco, it was “employed most often in architecture, interior design, jewelry and glass design, posters, and illustration”…
Opposite of Upcycle Project: Surrealism, Idealism and Abstraction
Through my research I found three different Aesthetics that would qualify as the opposite of realism; Idealism, Surrealism and Abstraction. Idealism is where everything looks perfect and beautiful, almost like a dream world. Instead of showing the nitty-gritty details of real life, idealist art gives us a picture of how things could be in a…
Upcycle Aesthetic Opposite – Chilled Contemporary
Hello everyone, in this post I will be discussing a contemporary design aesthetic with chilled undertones, the opposite of my upcycle design aesthetic. To review, my project is to create a rustic shou sugi ban (charred) chess board by using only three materials: barn wood from my friend’s mountain ranch in Kremmling, Colorado, wood screws…
Opposite Aesthetic: Organic Meets High-Tech
The aesthetic I had settled on for my upcycle project was an organic aesthetic. An aesthetic chosen to go hand in hand with my upcycle project of a topographic sculpture. The topographic sculpture will project the word “Koho”, which translates to highest point which also plays along with the topographic idea well. The name Koho…
Rustic vs. Minimalism | Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic
Post 4: Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic – Hailey Usher Opposite Aesthetic to Rustic Hi everyone! As per my last few posts, my chosen aesthetic for our Upcycling Project is Rustic. To achieve this aesthetic with my design, I’m choosing to go for an “aged” wood look; I’m not going to worry about any imperfections or…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic – Maximalism
I had to do some quick googling to figure out what the opposite aesthetic of industrial was, google told me it was modern. In a way that makes sense, as the industrial aesthetic is often industrial parts that have been reclaimed and repurposed into furniture or other hose décor. A majority of these parts are…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetics: From Handcrafted Upcycling to Mass-Produced Greenery
The opposite of my Upcycle project’s Artificial Japanese Bonsai Aesthetic would be a mass-produced, uniform aesthetic reminiscent of indoor plants commonly found in stores like Walmart or Costco. While my project celebrates the unique combination of craftsmanship and randomness found in nature, this opposite aesthetic focuses on efficiency and standardization, resulting in a more sterile…
Contrasting Scandinavian Aesthetic: Cluttercore
The Scandinavian simplistic design and Cluttercore are two contrasting approaches to aesthetics, each embodying different principles and visual philosophies. Scandinavian design uses clean lines, minimalism, and a focus on functionality. It is also characterized by a muted color palette, often using neutral tones, to emphasize simplicity and create a sleek look. In contrast, Cluttercore represents…
Post 4: Opposite of Mid Century Modern: Ornate, Maximalism
Mid-century modern design, characterized by its clean lines, organic shapes, and integration of form and function, has been a staple in interior design since its inception in the mid-20th century. Its coffee tables often feature slim legs, minimal decoration, and materials like wood, glass, or metal, embodying a sleek, timeless elegance. But what if we…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic – Utilitarian Minimalism
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…
Post 4: Japanese-Oriental Futuristic to Brutalist Industrial
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…
Post 4: Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic- Cyberpunk
Since the aesthetic of my upcycle project is earthcore/granola girl, I would say that the opposite aesthetic would be Cyberpunk. In making the decision to choose cyberpunk as my opposite aesthetic, I first began by reviewing the core aspects of the earthcore/granola girl aesthetic, which are natural fabrics and earth tones, bohemian and hippie influence,…
Contrasting Aesthetics: Opposite Aesthetic of My Upcycle Project.
Introduction: As I embark on the journey of upcycling Trex Wood into a contemporary environmental wine bottle holder for my kitchen, it is intriguing to explore and contemplate the opposite aesthetic on the other side of the spectrum. My current design emphasizes clean lines, angles, and a wood-like texture to add warmth and comfort to…
Opposite of Speakeasy Aesthetic
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…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Peace and Antigovernment in the 70s
My upcycle project uses the aesthetic of retro American patriotism. The project uses red, white, and blue bottle caps to model the American moon landing. This aesthetic invokes the sentiment of American patriotism and reminisces about times when the United States was together working towards a common goal. The opposite of this aesthetic is the…
1970s vs Modern: Computer Aesthetics
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”,…
Opposite Aesthetic – Patchwork vs Minimalist Handbag
My upcycling project is to create a tote bag from my brother’s old jeans using patchwork. Patchwork historically was a crafting method to reuse old materials. However, during its revival in the hippie movement of the 1960s, patchwork became known as an aesthetic to mark the youth’s rebellion and sense of individuality. Patchwork is a…
Upcycled Bulletin Board: MCM vs. Rococo Aesthetic Exploration
Project Recap Goal: Using remnant wood from a bed frame, build a midcentury modern bulletin board frame that will house a large poster of the United States so I can insert pins to the locations I’ve traveled to and then display it as wall art. Context: I’ve owned a 50″ x 32″ poster map of…
Opposing Aesthetic Upcycle Design
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…
Post 4 – Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic – minimalist modern
My upcycle project revolves around the works of Dean Morrisey, who takes his maximalist style depicting vehicles, such as flying ships, flying red rockets, trains. As well as the depiction of crafters of creators in there space of work such as a toy shop or Santa Claus’s Kovatunturi. Morrisey often depicts these illustrations with a…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic
For my upcycle project I am using inspiration from the Power Rangers and Berserk. In my helmet I am am using a lot of straight lines and futuristic looking shapes. While I am going to use a lot of organic shapes I hope to make it look more futuristic and less natural. For the opposite…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Arts and Crafts
The aesthetic I chose for my project was Googie. Googie is a branch off from the Streamline Moderne style and has heavy focuses on geometrical shapes, space travel, and retro futurism. To counter this I chose the Arts and Crafts design aesthetic. Arts and Crafts relies heavy on nature, handmade imperfections, and a rejection of…
Opposite of industrial aesthetic: natural aesthetic
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…
Post 4: Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic
The opposite of my upcycle project aesthetic is maximalism. Since the reupholstery of my sun visor is following a minimalist theme, the direct opposite aesthetic of this is the literal opposite, maximalism. Maximalist art pieces are those that are overall eclectic, with random arrangements of colors, text, objects and textures in a confined space. In…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Arid Aesthetic
My upcycling project involves repurposing empty water bottles to create an underwater aesthetic. Conversely, to achieve a desert or arid aesthetic using water bottles, one could explore incorporating warm, earthy tones like sand, terracotta, and rusty reds, along with natural materials such as rough-hewn wood, leather, and woven textiles. Decor elements might include cacti, succulents,…
Floating Wine Bottle Holder-Post 4
I’ve had to switch my project over again to something more last minute because I wanted to do something that I actually wanted and would keep. I have taken my inspiration from my love for wine and the ability to display a bottle as a piece of art instead of just drinking it. Whether it’s…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Afrofuturism
As far as I could discern the closest opposite of the Afrofuturism aesthetic would be the Colonial aesthetic. Colonial, referring to the expansion of Europe into other countries dating from approximately the 1500’s – 1800’s. Colonialism typically emulates history, civilization, conquering, and hierarchy, which are at direct odds of Afrofuturism: digital technology, nature, symbiosis, and…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic
My upcycle aesthetic is a mixture of Fungi and Academia. In my mind that means the opposite is something that is both dead or unliving and not academic looking. I believe this to be embodied by the Brutalist aesthetic. Brutalist is very rigid with hard lines, industrial kinds of materials, and odd shapes. Typically, brutalist…
Whimsigoth Vs Minimalism
Whimsigoth is the aesthetic equivalent of an old cottage in the woods full of bobbles and trinkets. Minimialism, as the name implies is the complete opposite. A minimalist aesthetic generally means neutral colors, clean spaces, few distractions, little to no clutter, and a calm vibe. A minimalist aesthetic can refer to home design, personal style,…
Inverse Upcycle Aesthetic: Pioneer Primitive Newton’s Cradle
Design and Aesthetic For my upcycle project, I am making a Newton’s Cradle in the pioneer primitive aesthetic. This entails the design consisting of simple sticks for the frame, string or thin rope for the connections, and rocks for the collision balls. Knots and lashings will be used to connect and hold everything together, with…
Post 4: Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic
Since my project is inspired by the desert aesthetic, I think the opposite aesthetic would be like a rainforest or tropical aesthetic. While the desert aesthetic is defined by various tones of brown, reds, and oranges, I would think the opposite is mainly various colors of green. Additionally, when designing my upcycled flower pot…
Post 4: Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic – Sophie Berry
The opposite of my upcycling project would be maximalism because it is an aesthetic of excess. Since I am doing minimalism for my upcycling design project, if we were hypothetically to think of a design opposite to my upcycled shoe project that would be of a decadent superfluous design. Perhaps with many colors and patterns…
The Opposite of Skateshop Aesthetic
For my Upcycle project, I am designing an iPad holder that fits in the skateshop aesthetic. I go into detail about this aesthetic in my previous post, but to summarize, the skateshop aesthetic has the following traits: Graffiti style graphics Colorful Equipment focused (decks, trucks, wheels, stickers) Lots of exposed wood Hats and Hoodies Loose…
Opposite Aesthetic: Industrial
My upcycling project has an environmental aesthetic with lots of natural elements and depictions of what the future environment could look like. It includes lots of nature and renewable energy sources. When thinking of an opposite of this aesthetic, I thought of the industrial aesthetic. This is because industrial aesthetics were inspired by factories and…
Opposite Aesthetic of my Upcycle Project
For my upcycle project, I am emulating the Cottagecore aesthetic. Before discussing its opposite, I will first provide a summary of Cottagecore itself by restating this blurb from my first blog post: “Cottagecore is an aesthetic that romanticizes simplistic, pretty, and quaint rural life. Individuals who adapt this aesthetic typically expand it to their lifestyles,…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic – Steampunk
The aesthetic I chose for my upcycle project is Steampunk. This is characterized by bleak colors as well as a futuristic vision of the world based on a growing industrial complex. There is a lot of steam engines, flying machines, and metallic equipment that creates a futuristic vision of the world. After searching through some…
Post 4: Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic
My current upcycle aesthetic is steampunk and I am making a decorative toaster out of cardboard. If I had to find an opposite aesthetic, I think minimalism would be the one. Steampunk is very over the top, taking elements of industrialism from the 19th century Victorian era. https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/Bp39AqVc0eaGJ9FIDAgE On the contrast, minimalism is more modern,…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Realistic Body Proportions
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Realistic Body Proportions My upcycle aesthetic is on the abstract side of art with inspiration from the artwork of Duane Flatmo, an artist based out of Eureka, California. I feel compelled to state that there has been a design update before being able to properly launch into the discussion of an opposite…
Natural Aesthetic of Floating Bracket
My reverse engineering project is an industrial aesthetic of two aluminum brackets scrapped from the Precision Laser Diagnostics Laboratory at CU Boulder. Below are images of the brackets being used and a 3D model of the design concept to give a good understanding of the project feel free to look at my previous posts to…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Fully Immersive Technology
The intended aesthetic I have chosen for my upcycle project is bibliophilia, being related to the love of books. With this I decided that making a standalone bookshelf was a good idea. This has transitioned to a sort of ‘unsupported’ floating bookshelf with books as important structural aspects of the assembly. I decided that the…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Brutalism
My original aesthetic that I am currently working on is the rustic aesthetic. Therefore, I have chosen to write about the brutalism aesthetic as it seems like a perfect opposite. While a rustic aesthetic is all about having a natural wooden feel, brutalism focuses on creating structures that prioritize functionality and materials. Brutalism is often…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic – Organic Modern vs. Cyberpunk Industrial
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic Organic Modern vs. Cyberpunk Industrial ATLS 4279 – Aesthetics in Design AJ Terio 2/14/2024 Why they are opposite The organic modern aesthetic I’m hoping to achieve with my project is tailored to the style that my parents already have created in our kitchen back home in Virginia. This aesthetic will utilize natural…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Gothic Aesthetic
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…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Industrial Minimalism
In the realm of design, opposites often attract, offering contrasting perspectives that challenge our perceptions and inspire creativity. In this blog post, I am going to delve into the world of aesthetics, exploring the stark contrast between industrial minimalism and artisanal upcycling. While one embraces simplicity and utilitarianism, the other celebrates intricate craftsmanship and artistic…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Streetwear Aesthetic
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…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic :Minimalist and Modern,
In my current project, I’m exploring an aesthetic that starkly contrasts with my previous work on the steampunk-themed levitating globe. This time, I’m leaning towards a design that is minimalist and modern, characterized by its simplicity and clean lines, vastly different from the intricate and ornate steampunk style. My Vision for the Opposite Aesthetic: Style:…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Cyberparadism
The opposite aesthetic to my project of “ocean punk” would be cyberparadism. While this still follows the “cyberpunk” theme of what my aesthetic is, it mirrors it in its paradise style. Cyberparadism is focused around a post-cyberpunk world, generally showing a utopia that is often compared to a Garden of Eden or the Elysian Fields.…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Baroque Style
As a refresher on my upcycle project, I am planning to create a minimalist frame for an oddly shaped poster that I have. I am going to be reusing scrap wood to accomplish this. The use of minimalism is to not detract from the content of the poster, as it is very detailed. Unfortunately, I…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Workwear vs. Fast Fashion and Haute Couture
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…
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Black and Gray Hyperrealism
Let’s start by refreshing on what my upcycle project actually is. I am using vinyl records that no longer play music as canvases for surrealism paintings. This way the records don’t end up in the landfills creating more pollution. Th surrealism aesthetic is a mix of realism and the creativity of the imagination. You can…
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