Blog Post #6: What will your main project be? Tell us about the design, the materials and how you plan to fabricate it. Tell us about the aesthetic: What is your personal aesthetic? What major 20th Century design movements does it draw on? What environments or experiences in your past has inspired it? The places you grew up in, a band you saw while younger, a game you were addicted to? After thinking about this, will your main project stay in this aesthetic, or will you try something new, outside your comfort zone?

Post 6: Main Project Plans and Inspiration

In considering my personal aesthetic for my final project, I’ve found myself drawn to the captivating allure of Abstract sculpture and Surrealism, infused with the concept of pseudo perpetual machines. This aesthetic is a fusion of influences from major 20th Century design movements, including Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and even elements of Futurism. My fascination with…

Personal Aesthetic and Main Project Plans

Personal Aesthetic I grew up just 30 minutes outside of Detroit Michigan which is of course known as the “Motor City” due to its historical significance as the epicenter of the American automobile industry. This is where Henry Ford revolutionized the industry with the introduction of assembly line production techniques; the city’s industrial infrastructure and…

Post 6: Main Project Plans and Inspirations – Ari Matrajt

I am drawn to Brutalist design for its distinctive and unapologetic expression of raw materials and bold, practical forms. Starting in the mid-20th century, Brutalism began as a reaction to the modernist ideals of the time, emphasizing honesty in construction and functionality [1]. The movement is characterized by the prominent use of exposed concrete, steel,…

Main Project Plans and Inspirations

Joshua Beijer Major Project Plans and Inspirations My personal aesthetic is an amalgamation of midcentury modernism and minimalism, reflecting a preference for clean lines, functional design, and a restrained color palette. Drawing inspiration from the major 20th-century design movements, my aesthetic integrates the sleekness and functionality of midcentury modernism with the simplicity and elegance of…

Drawing Inspiration from Kyle’s Kinetics: Crafting My Own Kinetic Sculpture

Drawing Inspiration from Kyle’s Kinetics: Crafting My Own Kinetic Sculpture Nick Olguin Kyle Auga owner of Kyle’s Kinetics In the realm of kinetic sculpture, where metal meets motion, lies a world of endless creativity and boundless inspiration. As an avid admirer of Kyle Auga’s mesmerizing balancing sculptures, I find myself captivated by the fluidity and…

Main Project Plans and Inspirations: Space Exploration

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/galleries/visions-of-the-future#grid-127451-1 To say my life revolves around space exploration is probably a bit dramatic, but I will say that a huge portion of my favorite things to discuss, think about, and even my career path involve space exploration. To me, it just seems like the natural progression of humanity’s journey: we have catalogued pretty much…