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?
Personal Aesthetic
My Approach In approaching this project and specifically the aesthetic choice for this project I decided to take a moment and sit and think about things I had seen or experienced in my life that I enjoyed. While I did this, I tried to categorize these images or things into aesthetics that they could be…
Main Project Plans
The Aesthetic: Mid Century Modern The current design idea consists of utilizing key elements of mid century modern. I plan to utilize a black coated steel frame with a light colored wooden bench top. Some of the key elements of mid century modern are as follows: minimalist, mix of materials and aesthetics, fusion of indoor…
Main Project Plans and Inspirations
I’m not entirely sure what exactly I want to create yet. I do know that I want to create something that aligns more with the Cottagecore and Goblincore aesthetics though. As far as idea that could fit the criteria for this project, I’m thinking about some sort of plant stand where I could change the…
Mid-Century Modern Newton’s Cradle
It is hard to choose exactly one style that I would consider to be my personal aesthetic. I believe that the different aspects of myself can be characterized by different aesthetics. My work ethic is rather utilitarian, my wardrobe has some southern influence, and my personality is quite introverted. With that being said, I really…
Main Project Plans and Inspiration
The Project For my main project, I was brainstorming a lot because I wanted to make something that I would be able to use in the future. I really enjoy woodworking, but don’t have too much experience with it so I thought doing a project related to it could be fun. After thinking about different…
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…
Post 6: Main Project Plans and Inspirations – Sophie Berry
As of right now I would describe being drawn to an aesthetic that is clean and elegant without overstepping into the realm of being too ornate. I think it draws heavily on minimalism because of the paired down functional nature of the aesthetic. I would like to think that my aesthetic might have more leniency…
Post 6 – Main Project Idea and Personal Aesthetic
First I will talk a bit about my personal aesthetic, and then I will talk about a potential idea that I have for my final project. My personal aesthetic is a mixture of the various hobbies and interests that I have had throughout the years. I used to be really into skateboarding, and although I…
Main Project Plans and Inspirations – Chess Board
For my main project, I am thinking about making a chess board with a drawer to hold set the game pieces. Throughout this course, I have been trying to expand my personal arts and crafts into functional woodworked crafts Because my mother collected antiques, most of the furniture in the home was reclaimed and restored…
Main Project Plans and Inspirations
As for my main project, I have some rough Ideas for what I want to make. I started ideating from the beginning of class and thought that a charging station would be a fun project to fabricate. My original plan was to make the aesthetic steampunk because it is my favorite aesthetic. The idea was…
Main Project Plans and Inspiration
For myself, I have a lot of difficulty coming up with a single aesthetic that describes me. For clothing, I usually am dressed in athleisure on most days. For art and design, I find myself trending more towards mid-century modern and modern aesthetics. A style of design I have been indoctrinated into via my parents…
Ideating: Photography Projects in Different Aesthetics
Main Project: Still Ideating Original Idea: For awhile, I wanted to design and fabricate a tripod adapter for my camera for this main project. My old Canon DSLR was stolen awhile ago with the Manfrotto tripod quick release plate (the component that screws into the camera body then clicks into the tripod) still attached. I…
Main Project: DIY Dark-Minimalist Barbell
I am planning on doing a dark-minimalist barbell, plates, and potentially a bench. I plan on fabricating the weights by using a large bucket (similar to what is shown below) as a mold to pour concrete, potentially using rebar or some other inserts to provide additional strength and shatter resistance to the weights. home depot…
Final Project Inspo Cup Holder
For my project, I struggled to come up with an idea. I originally wanted to do something more artistic and with the theme of my work so far. I was thinking of making a shift knob for my car but as I was driving around today, I noticed a problem that has been annoying me…
Final Project – Country
What I am thinking about doing is sewing, crafting, designing, laser cutting, and metal crafting a Country jacket. I got inspiration from a photography project that I was doing. I wanted to craft an outfit that blurs gender lines within an authentic 1800s Western country. What I plan to do is to buy a leather…
Main Project Plans and Inspirations
My personal aesthetic has been very influenced/inspired by my dad who studied architecture and works in interior design. This meant that growing up my house always had a relatively cohesive theme with unique pieces and furniture that evoke a clean, minimal aesthetic. I felt like that I was taught the importance of colors and how…
Post 6: Personal Aesthetic
Growing up my entire life in Colorado, my personal aesthetic greatly mirrors the mountains, especially in the summertime. Since a young age, I have spent countless days in the Colorado mountains. A “second home” of mine is the quaint cabin that my grandparents have lived in. Every April through September, they stay at this cabin.…
Bikepacking Bags – Main Project Plans
My main project will be the creation of bikepacking bags. Bikepacking is similar to thru-hiking but instead of walking, you ride a bike. The idea is you can cover much more distance on a bike than you can walking. After riding your bike all day you can simply unzip the bikebags and grab your tent,…
Post 6: Main Project Plans and Inspirations
To find a basis for my personal aesthetic, I decided to look at my approach to the projects I have worked on in the past, and how I decide to complete my work to get a better understanding of the personal style with which I approach tasks. I also paid closer attention recently to how…
Post 6: Project Plans and Inspiration
Blog Post #6: My Main Project: The Sound-Reactive Vase For my main project, I’ve combined old-style beauty with new tech in a sound-reactive vase. It’s about 12-13 inches tall, with a classic white and blue design, and it lights up in response to sounds, especially thunder. This vase isn’t just for holding flowers; it’s a…
Main Project Plan: Minimalist Desk
A couple of years ago I had the idea of building a new desk for my room here in Boulder. I had recently fallen down a couple of youtube rabbit holes of watching people build beautiful live-edge tables, and had an idea that I could improve my desk setup here in Boulder. I currently have…
Main Project
Overview My main project will be articulated wings integrated into a corset. I will be buying the corset due to the time constraints of this project. I intend to fashion the wings after large birds of prey or angel wings. This means that the wings should have a decent wingspan but not so large…
Main Project Plans and Inspirations
Main Project Plans and Inspirations I believe it is difficult for most people to pinpoint one specific aesthetic, because most people are influenced by many styles. If I would have to choose one aesthetic in particular that has influenced me in the last couple of years it would be food culture. I admire the people that…
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…
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…
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,…
My Main Project: The Bouch? The Coud? The Perfect Bed/Couch for a Van build
I know, I know what you’re probably thinking: This guy is doing a van build and getting school credit; really creative. But! Let me tell you, this is not going to be like other van builds; this bed/couch will be unique, innovative, aesthetically strong, and one of a kind! Read on, and I guarantee by…
Main Project Plans and Inspirations
Hello everyone, this is the opening post for my main project this year. I am planning to create a sleek and futuristic shoe midsole constructed using a 3D printed midsole, and a custom upper. 3D printed shoes have exploded in industry lately, and have served to create some very unique and futuristic designs. Some shoe…
Post 6: Main Project Plans and Inspiration
For my main project, I want to make a mechanical wooden puzzle. I have seen these before and they look very intricate and fun to make. I have experience with laser cutting so I plan to laser cut the pieces from wood and I also have experience working with mechanical gears in CAD programs which…
Gothic-Gothic Revival Endtable
This past semester I went on a study abroad to Ireland. If you’ve been to Europe, you know that every town you visit has its own cathedral, and many of them are considered gothic, or gothic revival, style. My idea for the final project is to create an end table in the gothic style. I…
Main Project – Industrial Edison Bulb Lamp
My plan for the final project will be an industrial style Edison bulb lamp. Just like my previous project I enjoy creating things that I know I will use. For the longest time I have disregarded the significance of good lighting in order to create a visually appealing and cozy living space. I always knew…
Main Project Plans – Organic Modern Furniture Piece (Full scale!)
Main Project Plans Organic Modern Furniture Piece (Full scale!) ATLS 4279 – Aesthetics in Design AJ Terio 2/28/2024 The Purpose As I’ve mentioned in some of my previous posts, for my main project I plan to create a full sized version of my upcycled prototype furniture piece. I plan to incorporate a shoe rack,…
Post 6 – Interactive Wall Art
I think my aesthetic is best described by a mix of surf / skate / outdoor aesthetics. Surf aesthetic fashion is best marked by comfortable clothing, shaggy hair, graphic T-shirts, shorts, sunglasses, and flip flops or barefoot. Surf music has a light, summery feel with subgenres of rock and features artists including The Growlers, The…
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…
Mcbling Guillotine
Moving away from the whimsy and fantasy filled nature of my upcycling project, I decided to take inspiration not from my heart but my head this time around. I decided to draw upon my heritage as a Greek first generation immigrant. I grew up in both America and Greece, exposing me to generations past and…
Post 6: Main Project Plans and Inspirations
I have been told that my personal aesthetic is the California skater aesthetic. This is actually funny because I am not a skater and not Californian. In fact, I am from Colorado and a big skier. Yet, I do like a lot of the art, mentality, clothing and music that someone might associate with a…
Main Project Plans and Inspirations
For the project, I haven’t decided what I wanted to make but I am most likely going to use a minimalist and functional aesthetic. To be honest, I don’t see myself having or following a specific aesthetic, I always just enjoy simple things that work. I definitely don’t follow a minimalist life, I have too…
My Personal Aesthetics and Project Inspirations
I think it’s very limiting to confine oneself to one single aesthetic, so in this post I’m going to talk about a handful of aesthetics that I feel align with my (or have been told that they do). Thinking about the aesthetics that exist in my life isn’t something I do often—I kind of just…
Post 6 – Main Project Inspiration
My main project for aesthetics of design will be the aesthetic portion of a custom gauge cluster that I installed on my daily driver. Now, the gauges are mounted in a brushed stainless-steel panel, along with several toggle switches. The toggle switches and the brushed stainless steel remind me of the aesthetic of old machinery…
Main Project Plans and Inspirations
While thinking of my personal aesthetic for this project, one that reflected major design movements of the 20th century, I found that my passion for photography would fit perfectly with my plans. Photography is a huge hobby of mine but sometimes it can be more than that; it is a means of expression, a lens…
Graphic Design and Music | Main Project Plan
Post 6: Main Project Plan – Hailey Usher Where I’m At Hi! For our upcoming final project, I feel that I’m still in the ideation phase. I don’t have one singular idea that’s sticking out to me right now. For my project, I know that I want to do something more design-focused. This means that…
Main Project Plans and Inspirations: Truss Cargo Kite
For most of this semester so far, I had a single idea in mind for the final project: a telescope. I have long been interested in amateur astronomy, and have wanted to build my own telescope for a few years now; this seemed like a good opportunity to make it and make it stylish. However,…
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…
Main Project Plans and Inspirations
My personal aesthetic could be described as nonchalant and unassuming. However, on the contrary I also appreciate standing out in my fashion sense. In my daily life, I express my taste in aesthetics through my clothes. My style can change drastically day by day. On Monday I could wear teal chino pants with a short…
Main Project Plans and Inspirations
For my final project I am still in my ideation phase but I want to full express my aesthetic so that gives me a good picture. I find a lot of my inspiration from looking to the future and trying to see what part of history is going to repeat itself next. Also, from growing…
Main project plans and inspiration
Visualization of minimalism from WikiHow I would describe my personal aesthetic as minimalism. I think that my plan to make an artifact following a utilitarian aesthetic is closely aligned with my personal minimalist aesthetic. StackShot Macro Rail For my final project I plan to create a macro rail system for my camera. Since I would…
Main Project plans and inspirations
For my project I will be creating a programmable LED display encased in a wood frame. I will be blending the natural feel of the wood with the retro aspect of a led display. I aim to produce a functional artistic piece that can reflect my personal aesthetic while being able to change due to…
Post 6: Main Project Plans and Inspiration
After lots of ideation and brainstorming, I have decided to create an interior design and functional piece for my final project. I found that I don’t have much decor that is also functional at the same time. I would like to make an abstract mirror that serves as a piece of decor but also a…
Post 6 – 2024 Main Project plans and inspirations
My main project will be a home/virtual assistant using a Raspberry Pi. With AI being very popular, there are many ways to create a virtual assistant. I plan on following an online tutorial to set up the main program. The aesthetic and design aspect of the project will be in the enclosure of the Raspberry…
Main Project Plans and Inspirations
My personal aesthetic draws upon two different perspectives. The first would be from my general aesthetic and my current independent study project. I typically enjoy being in simple and effective designs and I tend to gravitate towards designs that have both form and function. Because of this, I think that I resonate the most with…
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