Industrialism in an Outdoor Domain

My plan for this main project is to go along with a theme and aesthetic of Industrialism. I believe this choice will lend itself to a very interesting look and set of challenges that will encapsulate what this class is looking for. I also want to put an outdoor-associated twist on it to capture a…

Main Project Aesthetic: Modern Desk Toy/Sculpture

My main project is to create a desk toy/sculpture using the physics of the rollercoaster from my upcyling project. The classic aesthetic for a desk toy is the sleek, modern, and slightly futuristic aesthetic. A good example would be this sand pendulum with it’s sleek curved arm and fancy pendulum. [1] There are other aesthetics…

Coffee Capsules Holder Ideas

After coming up with the project idea, I had several ideas and ways to execute it. So far, I have 3 different ideas that I sketched and still debating between them. Idea #1: A small cabinet/box For this idea, I thought about making a small cabinet with two drawers. The cabinet will probably be made…

Main project aesthetics – Gears and alternatives

Project Inspirations/Formation This main project has caught me a bit off guard, so a lot of this post is going to be a description of my process in brainstorming my project, as well as design problems I’m currently facing. Anyone heard of the Perplexus? In my middle school years, I spent countless hours slowly guiding…

The epic “aesthetic” battle of cyclists

For this post, I was stuck for some time. I wasn’t sure what particular aesthetic(s) to tie into my project: packable wind/rain jacket for biking. I have been only thinking of how to make the patterns and how to sew them together. I hadn’t thought about what aesthetic to put on it, other than the…

Main Project Aesthetic 2020: Contemporary Sculpture

The primary aesthetic I want to shoot for with this project is something that is generally contemporary as well as surreal – the sculpture made out of chicken wire fence is meant to both model something realistic, but also be constructed in a way that the form is ‘otherworldly’. Moreover, I want the piece to…

Main Project Inspiration: Desk Sculpture/Toy

The project I intend to make will take on desk toys that are mesmerizing and satisfying. The most common desk toy are usually physic demonstrations like the Newton’s cradle [1]. Another memorable desk toy would be from the Marvel Movie Iron Man  strawberries scene. In the scene the swinging stick kinetic sculpture is highlighted by…

Main Project Aesthetics – Functional Wall Art

My main projects “aesthetic” is most commonly associated with functional wall art I would image, since that is exactly what I am trying to have my final piece become and act as. Functional wall art, and or wall art in general, isn’t anything drastically new in today’s society and or in the past century as…

Main Project Aesthetics and Alternatives

As stated in my last post, I hope to make my project, two lighting fixtures and a clock, in the modernist aesthetic. The simple geometric forms and appealing earth tones make for great home décor in my opinion. Below are some examples of modernist décor that I appreciate, as well as sketches detailing how I…

MP Aesthetics Plans and Alternatives: Guitar

This post will cover the aesthetic design process illustrating the following: Describes the planned aesthetic: history and application. Describe two very different/opposite aesthetics: how would it look if applied. I. PLANNED AESTHETIC Looking at the aesthetics we explored in class, the two that stood out in its application to my project were streamlining and matt…

Main Project Aesthetics: LED Snowboard

For my project I decided to move forward with the light up snowboard in which I will attempt to add LED lights around the snowboard that change with motion. After brainstorming some aesthetics that can be applied to LED lights and on snowboards I decided to go with that of glow in the dark –…

Main Project Plans and Alternatives

In my previous post, I discussed how I wanted to create some sort of desk toy with a moving part. The main pieces of this project would consist of the box, the electronics, and the decorative “thing” that would be moving. I would like the aesthetics of the box and the “thing” to compliment each…

Main Project Aesthetics: Folding Coffee Table

Since I have wanted a coffee table for a long time, I am committing to my idea of a coffee table with folding legs. Although it is intimidating, I know I will learn a lot through the entire process. Minimalism My original idea classifies under the Modern Movement. More specifically, Minimalism. The concept originated in…

Octopus Statue Aesthetics and alternatives

For my project I have mostly focused on how I will create the octopus body. I want to create something to use as a decorative lamp for a bedside table. I have a few ideas after working on basic outlines for the tentacles I have decided to use card board and slice the shape. Below…

Main Project Aesthetic: Flat Design

For my final project, I will be creating interactive apparel. Specifically, I want to design a shirt that produces a light display when you high five, fist bump, or shake hands with someone else. This artifact will be designed to replicate the effects of a “like” on social media, the main difference being that this…

Main Project Aesthetics

Building off of last weeks post, I have an update to share on the materials that I’m going to be using for this project. I have two 6 1/2″ midbass woofers, two 2 1/2″ tweeters, a 200 watt power supply that I’m hoping to pair in parallel with a sealed battery I had from a…

Alternate Aesthetics for Mood Rings

Here is a link to my previous post to provide context for this toy. For my main project, I would really like to pursue the Kawaii aesthetic once again. I think this aesthetic really meshes well with the idea I have for the project, since the overly exaggerated facial expressions of these types of characters…

Main Project Aesthetics: Magic Mirror

Chosen Option: Scandinavian design Scandinavian design aesthetics are based off clean and simple lines. It is meant to be minimal and functional without sacrificing beauty. The aesthetic relies mostly on neutral colors, mostly white with pops of black or tan. There is also a focus on light or unfinished wood. For my project, this means…

Main Project Aesthetics 2020: Water Clock

For my main project, I will be developing an analog or digital clock using an Arduino and some kind of sensor feedback. Either the water will be pumped to a certain height and dropped on the sensor, ticking the clock on the Arduino and displaying the time on an LCD. I am also thinking about…

Main project aesthetics – plans and alternatives

My main project inspiration is to create something “useful.” I’m leaning towards woodworking to make a piece of furniture.  I’m apprehensive because I’ve never made furniture before, and haven’t worked with wood outside of undergrad school tours, over 5 years ago.   As of now, I’m sticking with my plan of woodworking and some type of…

Main Project Inspiration: Tripod Stool

For my main project inspiration, I was thinking about making a tripod stool. I was planning on creating this stool using wooden rods and creating a paracord seat. The functions of this project include being a portable stool that can be used for camping or outings while the paracord seat could be used in emergency…

Main Project Aesthetics 2020: Desk Lamp

Option 1: Medieval Fantasy Hightower Spire Following my inspiration post, the first option of aesthetic to apply to my desk lamp would be to create a replica of the Song of Ice and Fire universe’s Hightower in Oldtown. If I choose this option, I will make my desk lamp sufficiently tall (~1m height) and add…

Main Project Inspiration: Octopus laser cut

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…

Main Project Inspiration: Kirby Modern Pop Art

For this project, I wish to create an animation, particularly a fanimation of the old introductions of Kirby games, particularly Kirby: Return to Dreamland introduction or Kirby Super Star Ultra’s intro in the style of the new Kirby: Star Allies game. For reference, Kirby: Return to Dreamland intro is the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=668QR6aEQyg Kirby Super Star…

Main Project Inspiration: Wood Art

Currently, I am not entirely sure what I want to do for my main project, though I have really liked looking at wood as a medium for what I am going to build. I am really into disc golf, and so I was thinking that I may end up creating a disc golf bag cart…

Fractals are neat!

Fractals are a pretty neat mathematical phenomenon that I had the pleasure of exploring through my Chaos Theory class last fall. I ended the class with a comprehensive project studying fractals in nature, a topic I find beautifully interesting both from a visual and mathematical point of view. Hot take: I love mathematics. I also…

Main Project Inspiration (Infinite Dodecahedron)

For this project I wanted to create something magical. I also knew I wanted to creating something that would challenge my skills as a non engineer. I enjoy creating things, and I found the perfect challenge to attempt. At the beginning of the semester I stumbled upon the perfect project, an infinite dodecahedron. These objects…

Main Project Inspiration – Magic Mirror

For my final project, I want to make a Magic Mirror. Now, this isn’t really magical, but it has the impression of being magic since it’s used in a way that is different from a regular mirror. Essentially, the mirror will have a monitor behind it that will allow you to look at yourself and…

Main Project Inspirations: Drink Maker

For my project I would like to make a mixed-drink maker. This is a project that my roommate and I have been thinking about for a while, and i figured this would be a good opportunity to make it a reality. The idea is that there are containers that contain alcohol and mixers, and you…

Main Project Inspiration

I haven’t made a final selection for my main project yet, but a couple of ideas include wood/resin coffee table with lights or some sort of machined metal dynamic assembly. Alexandre Chapelin-https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/12/lagoon-tables/ The idea that I am the most attracted to right now is the wood/resin coffee table.  I have seen these pop up many…

Main Project Inspirations

General Idea As an extension of my upcycle project, I have decided to construct a pair of lighting fixtures for my final project; one floor lamp and one overhead lighting fixture. They will be similar and complimentary in design and form. Likely, the top of the floor lamp will be nearly identical to the overhead…

Main Project Ideas

For my main project inspirations, I have been slightly all over the place. The two major directions I’m throwing around are quite different from each other but both very interesting. The first of these follows along with my upcycle project in using an old climbing rope to create some things but this time I’m looking…

Main Project Inspirations: Wearable Technologies

For my main project this semester, I want to pursue wearable technology. Electronics has always been an interest of mine, specifically how it can be used to interface directly with people. Wearable technology is a great example of this. Put simply, I hope to design worn technology that assists in and/or enhances the everyday tasks…

Coffee Capsules Dispenser

I have been thinking a lot recently about making a Nespresso capsules dispenser, but I have not yet had the chance to do so. Therefore, I decided to to make the dispenser as part of this class first, because it is something that is open ended and can be made depending on my personal lifestyle,…

Final Project Inspirations – Something useful

   My midterm project inspiration was based on an aesthetic, but I ran into so many obstacles that I’m trying a completely different approach.  This time I’m making materials and my final object a priority. I want to make something I’ll be proud of, and will use after the class is over.  Since I moved…

Main Project Inspiration: A Guitar

To satisfy the requirements of: Deliverables will be a functional artifact that satisfies an aesthetic of your choice, plus documentation The artifact must be dynamic or complete a task (demonstrating form/function balance)Has to be aesthetic My friend is currently building an electrical guitar but recently graduated and can’t use the facilities’ resources on campus, so…

Main Project Inspiration

For my main project, I want to create something that I would keep at my desk at work or around my house as decoration. Knowing that one of the requirements for the final project is that it needs to have a dynamic element, I started brainstorming what would be appropriate to keep around in the…

Final Project Idea – Cardboard Grabber Hands

For my final project idea I decided to focus on the realm of cardboard. There are a plethora of DIY projects where people have taken scrap cardboard and turned them into chairs, couches, art, and even designs with mechanical use. I wanted to create something that I would continue to use outside the class, and…

Main Project Aspirations – Wood Art

For my Main Project, I knew that I wanted to work with quality wood to make a timely piece for display. The main question I found asking myself, is what do I want to do with wood and what will be possible and or within my “scope” of being achievable. Another question was for whom…