When looking for design videos I came across what I can only describe as click bait. I watched it because I thought this is going to be so weird and stupid and then it turned out to be an amazing design video. The concept is intriguing and the artist executed it well. It is impressive…

I like the channel, Mars Project Team, a lot. They are really good at making miniature buildings out of real building materials like concrete and then furnish them with usable diy-furnitures. The miniatures that they make are very much like a livable real houses, but just in small scale. I remember the first time that…

I am a huge fan of Adam Savage’s Tested, as I’m sure many others in this class are. I like the channel, and this build in particular, for a number of reasons. There are a plethora of tools and techniques being used; Adam isn’t just a carpenter, or a sewer, or a metal smith. Unlike…

As I have moved forward with beginning to design my wedding arch, I have identified some of the hardest parts of this project. Creating something that can be easily constructed and deconstructed on the day of my wedding is proving to be more challenging than expected. I thought that I could use threaded copper pipes…

Having explored inspiration from other artists, brides, and Pinterest, I have settled on a desired aesthetic. I was predominantly inspired by this arch: Photograph by Anushe Low, styling by Rock My Wedding Particularly, I love the use of exposed copper pipes. I think these exposed pipes look industrial, rustic, and bring a nice juxtaposition to…

When brainstorming what in the world I could make for the main project, it initially felt like a huge, daunting blank canvas. So I started to narrow down what I wanted to get out of this project and eventually settled on the following: I want to be challenged by this project. Specifically, I want to…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za5T2DMwr6s This video is my favorite design/build video because it’s something close to my design, and it has a recognizable pop culture sword shown in the video.

featured image credit:https://hoodline.imgix.net/uploads/story/image/27361/Main_Image_Downing_Journeys.jpg?auto=format For many of us young engineering folks Mythbusters was an incredibly influential show on discovery channel. I personally was always enamored with the scale of objects that the folks on that show were able to build. Adam Savage was always my personal favorite mainly due to his unapologetically nerdy demeanor. The show…

Evolution Primitive Time is a YouTube channel where two men build structures in the wild with their bare hands. They don’t use any automated tools or special gear. All they have is what the land has to offer and what they can build and create out of it with using only man power. The kinds…

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic I have had to shift my main project from creating a wood propeller to making an LED “Neon Sign”. This shift was driven by the fact that I lost access to the wood shop and therefore could not make my design. I got the Idea for this project from Chris…

Above is the tentative timeline for my octopus statue. I’ve had to make a lot of adjustments to create a design I can make while at home. The design is very simple that way I can complete it this is something I’ve been planning since COVID-19 shut down the university. . The timelines shows how…

My plan for this project as of a couple of days ago was to make an automated mixed-drink dispenser. Unfortunately, considering unforeseen events I have made the decision to pivot. Many of the parts that I had ordered and was expecting to receive weeks ago, have been further delayed or canceled, and I also don’t…

One of my closest friends loves to build miniatures and so she got me addicted to watching miniature build videos. I think I am addicted because they are relaxing to watch (somewhat ASMR-y) and once you start a video you quickly get sucked in and have to watch through to the end because there is…

Everything sure has turned crazy, and it has changed my ability to complete my magic mirror. 🙁 With COVID shutdowns, I’m not receiving the same amount of money from my job since I now have reduced hours. This means that I won’t be able to spend the money on the monitor/electronics needed for the magic…

Well, I hit a few roadblocks within the past two weeks. I’m sure all of us can relate. Related to this project, I received some bad news: a friend who was going to “donate” an .mp3 of an old track lost the file with a computer crash. 🙁 The good news: I found more music. See…

Oversized Kaleidoscope Project. Given the fact that a global pandemic has effected us, the project I was ultimately planning and in the works to create was put on hold. This project was something I was heavily planning on constructing during Spring Break, however given the situation with areas closing down and my material options dwindling,…

In the wake of Corona, my last project idea was basically kaput. The “Pinion Twist” gear puzzle still had more prototyping to go through and more importantly access to a working laser cutter. My new project is to create a dynamic visual display of generative art through code. This display will be interactive to some…

  Description: Jack Whitten is a material artist who focuses on how life events ultimately influence our work. This mini series follows Jack’s life from being growing up in the segregated south, to joining the Tuskegee in WW2, and then eventually developing in the art world. He discusses how it is import for the work…

  For my final project I am planning on making an automated mixed-drink dispenser. I got the idea from my roommate who is a bartender and has been thinking about making something like this for quite a while. If it is successful he plans to try it out at his bar. So far, I have…

  This video is a result of a kickstarter for a new NES game called Micro Mages developed by two programmers in Berlin, Germany. This video is a bit long, but does a wonderful job of explaining at a lower level what choices had to be made to accommodate the aging hardware of the NES,…

For my project of the industrial pipe couch, a timeline will be very useful in ensuring the timely and structured completion in order to be prepared to present come time on April 20. From now until then, I have four weeks and a few days. In the first week, ending when spring break does, I…

As everyone around the world is experiencing the impacts of COVID-19, classes at CU especially hands-on, project based classes have been forced to adapt and change in extreme ways. With that being said for my project I am still confident that I will be able complete a functional stirling motor and achieve the steam punk…

Timeline Fortunately, due to this project being completely digital, the timeline has not been complicated. I plan to do three stories, but I will at least finish one. First Story: Goodnight Kirby (Goodnight Moon + Kirby) done 3/30/2020 Benefits of this story: storyboard has been finished beforehand, and final sketches are being done over spring…

What is This? I wanted to make an animation that retold old children stories (like Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise), except with various video game characters in a soft, cute aesthetic. The animations would be less than 5 minutes per book, unless the book is exceptionally long. The entire animation process is based off of…

Above is the original timeline for my main project. Given the new set of circumstances thanks to COVID-19, I will make just one change to my plans, and that is replacing the “Reiteration” with a 3D rendering of the toy within SolidWorks. Because we have lost (easy) access to the laser cutters, and with the…

The image itself is pretty self-explanatory. I’ll probably choose at least one route in between the options of ordering 3D printing service online, make the phonecase by hand, or just buy a basic phone case and alter it to fit my design.

Within the past week, a lot of new challenges have arisen, all of which are caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The most pressing changes, in terms of the project, have been the closure of many school facilities, including the ITLL and Idea Forge. These facilities were the number one way, and for some the only…

I. INTRODUCTION Building off of the last blog post, Design Review 1, a lot of the initial plans of how I would make the guitar has changed, due to the closure of campus resources and the precautions taken because of COVID-19. These changes are later detailed in part V. Timeline and Logistics: Manufacturing Changes due…

With the recent ongoing Covid-19 situation, my timeline regarding the project has changed slightly; pictured below: Prototyping is divide into two major sections – that of the building the actual sculpture, and that of working on the dynamic components. The fabrication of the main sculpture will be very similar to my Upcycle project – formation…

“TIMELINE AND LOGISTICS” These past couple of weeks and the development of COVID-19 within our nation and local communities has definitely impacted the timeline and logistics of my final project overall. It has completely cut all students off from utilizing primary campus resources vital to project fabrication and development. So, I have decided to take…

With the closures of all facilities on campus due to the pandemic, my schedule/plan for my cardboard grabber arm has changed significantly. For the aesthetics phase of my design, I planned to use the laser cutters in the ITLL in order to achieve precision, and sleek cut lines in order to get that iron man…

At this time in the semester, I have made some progress in my coffee capsules holder. At this point, and with everything going with the Coronavirus, campus access is impossible. Luckily, I have managed to buy the material I need to work on with the laser cutter at the last minute, and was able to…

The latest update with the corona virus has truly been a factor none of us could have ever accounted for. Due to this my timeline is still in the process of being adjusted as I am in the process of moving out of boulder for the next few months. However, I don’t plan on the…

I know that most people’s timeline on this project has been hijacked by COVID-19… mine included. I was actually hoping to use the laser cutters to get precise cuts of the fabric patterns I am going to use. But not a problem. Instead, I will trace patterns from mtb jerseys that I already own and…

Photograph by Anushe Low, styling by Rock My Wedding   Check out my design review here: For my hexagonal wedding arch, I intend to spend the next few weeks (including Spring Break) solidifying my design and ordering materials. I need to decide whether I am making a single hexagon with a stand or a double…

To complete the neon sign I have already ordered the lighting and rubber tubing, they are coming on amazon prime so should arrive no later than 3/20. As for the electronic wiring and connection I am currently unsure of how/where I will be able to complete that aspect of the project but I am looking…

So with covid 19 closing down school and much of the other things in the area my project will either take two routes. First: if I can get everything figured out before places like McGuckins and the like close I should be able to get all of the materials I need to more or less…

Elucidator Acrylic LED Sword Timeline 3/17 – Complete DXF 3/20 – Order Laser Cut Part from Online Source 3/25 – Collect Other Materials (Glue, Tape, Paint, ETC) 4/10 – Finish Project Fabrication: Fabrication is to merely order the laser cut panel as access to the school laser cutter has been cut. Video

Here are the top constraints for my project – Cost – This factor will depend on the rubber tubing that I use and the amount of lighting I need. I will have to solder and connect components together, but the size of the sign can become expensive fast. Also, the rubber tubing needs to be…

Chosen Option – neon sign rubber I have chosen this because I feel it is the most aesthetically pleasing to me. I am going for a modern and minimalist concept. I want to use white thin rubber tubing to wrap around the string lighting shown below. The idea is the lights will make the tube…

Timeline My project has been complicated by the closing of the ITLL due to the COVID-19 pandemic. My only option for fabricating my laser cut desk lamp on campus is now the Rapid Prototyping Lab’s laser cutter within the Idea Forge. The Idea Forge now has reduced hours (open 9 AM – 5 PM) for…

Water Clock: Design Review Part Two Introduction The aesthetic I am going for   Update as of 3/15/2020: Due to the recent closure of the University and other circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, I will be descoping the project. Without the campus resources, I would not be able to laser cut the material, build the…

Timeline As an overview, my project (Dopamine) will be developing interactive apparel that encourages real life interaction the same way social media encourages online interaction. Dopamine Timeline   The week of the Design Review will be designated for ordering prototyping materials and practicing my sewing skills. These materials include LED breakout boards, microcontrollers, and inexpensive…

For the second part of my disc golf design, I received half of my material yesterday from McMaster-Carr but I am still waiting for my T-slot piping. My plan is still inline with my original plan. To build the frame by the beginning of Spring Break and then work on designing the side and back…

Timeline Process I plan to obtain all of my materials on the weekend of March 13-15. The following week will be spent seeking resources and knowledge to put everything together but for the time being these are the steps I am going to take. Measure, cut, and sand table top piece of wood Drill hinges…

During the fabrication process of the previous sculpture for my Upcycling project, I actually really enjoyed working with the chicken wire frame – both in terms of manipulating it into a form I desire, as well as the intricacy and detail a wire frame can offer. I also have a lot of leftover wire frame…

After spending about a month of so trying to figure out my design and material, I would say I am happy with my design at this point. Currently, I have a clear idea of what I want to do and how I am going to make it. My project will look something like a box…

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For the final project of this class, I’m creating a hedgehog phone case with minimalism style. I didn’t get to present in class, but here is the slides if anyone wants to check it out: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gyJf20X2NOQIr0quf0dYWkkVemHNb0aMCKH-BLIX3PU/edit?usp=sharing I had this super rough 3D model in the presentation, which I still need to refine. But the basic…

I am making a wooden icosahedron  with an infinite LED illusion encapsulated within. I got this inspiration from Deep Light Labs version of a dodecahedron paired with lighting and music. The light show and object together offer a beautiful display of lighting and depth. Check it out if you have a second to spare, it…

Design For my project I am creating an operational Stirling Motor that will run off of a small lit candle as the heat source. The Stirling Motor runs fundamentally off of a heat differential between the top of the cylinder and the bottom of the cylinder and the cyclical expansion and contraction of air inside…

For the inspiration for my main project I looked to what my favorite things are. I wanted to really like what I’m creating since I’d be working on it for so long. That’s when I came to the octopus, I have always been fascinated by their tentacles, ability to camouflage, and ability to essentially shape…

Initial Design Process: With this change that has been going on, my project has changed as well. I am here in California and it has been problematic obtaining some of the tools to complete this project.  However, I will be falling back to one of the project ideas I mentioned in my alternatives, utilizing wood…

Here are the constraints for my main project: Time – The first constraint I need to keep in mind for this project is time.  Both of the materials I am using have lengthy setting and drying times.  Concrete takes 24-48 hours to dry and epoxy resin takes around 72 hours to completely cure.  With the…

For our main project I went back and forth on what to make. It is truly the hardest decision in this class… I really wanted to make something for my van, since I am working on building it out. Some of the ideas included making a custom roof rack with a deck and slide out…

Inspiration When I had first started thinking of inspiration for this project, I wanted to work with something I enjoy and am passionate about. I started thinking about all of the opportunity behind clothing, and how you can make a piece of clothing out of really any material if you design and construct it right.…

Check out my Design Review Presentation: For my final project, I will be creating a rustic, industrial wedding arch. I really love the strong, geometric lines of a hexagon, combined with a rustic, floral accent. I was inspired by these wedding arches which stray from the traditional arch: Photograph by: N Barrett Photography, Styled by:…

My inspiration for this project comes primarily from the work of George Nakashima and the industrial chic aesthetic. George Nakashima is an american woodworker who chose to keep the live edges on the wood slabs he used to create his furniture believing that nature was the true artist. Much of Nakashima’s work has a modern…