Student Work – Page 29 – Aesthetics of Design

Now that the project is over, I can relax and reflect on the semester and the two projects from this class. After seeing many great projects from other students, I have been enthusiastic about creating something similar myself. I think I am happy with how my project turned out, and I will put that to…

Main Project Report Part 2: Trebuchet

May 8, 2017

Gautham Govindarajan

Why? The ‘why’ question for my project can be classified into two different aspects – 1. Why did I choose to make a trebuchet? and 2. Why did choose the aesthetic I decided to go with for the trebuchet? I’ll address both the questions in the following passages of this report. Why a Trebuchet? My…

Final Report Part II: Zoetrope

May 8, 2017

Overall, I think my project came out pretty well. I was able to successfully iterate through many designs and finalize on the one I like the most, which was also the most simple. Initially, I went with a boxed design (where the cylindrical zoetrope would sit over a box) and have a motorized function to…

Main Project Report Part 1: Trebuchet

May 8, 2017

Gautham Govindarajan

This post gives a brief outline of what and how of my final project for the Aesthetics of Design class: a battle-worn looking trebuchet. A trebuchet is a siege engine used during the medieval ages. It uses a counterweight and sling action to hurl projectiles weighing up to 90 kgs for 200 meters. The Trebuchet…

Main Project Report Part 1: 2-size Tablet Stand

May 7, 2017

Jian Kan

Background For my project the goal is to make a desk stand to put my tablet/monitor side-by-side of my laptop, so the stand needs to fit both 12-inch and 16-inch tablet/monitor, holding about 1.5 kilogram (3.3 lbs) without breaking. Before I was using an easel to hold them, but is was too far from the desk…

Main Project Final Report Part 1: Dummy Roping Calf

May 7, 2017

Colton Behr

My project was a dummy roping calf made out of PVC pipe. Dummy calves are used to practice roping skills, and are used by beginners and professionals. Inspirations In the rodeo, my favorite event is calf wrestling. Being able to successfully rope a calf is a very impressive skill. I recently became a casual roper…

Project Final Stretch: 2-size Tablet Stand

May 7, 2017

Jian Kan

Progress as 4/16/2017 After 3 days of camping at ITLL, printing almost 70% done! This part really doesn’t want to print… And cutting this part so it doesn’t cover the power connection, turns out cutting stuff is a lot of fun! So…looks like we are not far behind the plan! Assembling isn’t too hard so…

Main Project Final Report Part 2: 2-Size Tablet Stand

May 7, 2017

Jian Kan

What’s next? Polish some of the rough edges left by the printing, make some padding on the screws so it doesn’t scratch the tablet, do something about the part for power cables, make it so I can take the tablet out without unplug first. Totally forgot this part when modelling it… Change in aesthetic Compared…

Design Review | Marcus Gurule

May 6, 2017

Marcus Gurule

For my final project I am planning on making a steampunk themed gear clock. My original inspiration comes from a clock that I had seen that was in my dorm room my freshman year. The clock that I am basing my design off of is shown below: This clock is a little different in that…

Final Report I: Zoetrope

May 6, 2017

Background The Zoetrope is one of the oldest platforms for animation. It’s origins are a little unclear, however, it was popularized in the 1900s as an artifact. Growing up, animation and cartoons were a big part of my life. I owe my ability to draw to years of watching anime and trying to replicate that.…

Main Project Final Report Part 2: Japanese Jewelry Box

May 5, 2017

Emma Hammerton

Looking back, I am pleased with the product that I created for my final project. While it was not what I initially wanted to make, it turned out very close to what I intended from the initial design of the box. I do still want to make a few minor adjustments as far as the…

Main Project Final Report 2: Levitation Stand

May 5, 2017

Avery Anderson

Overall I think my project went well, I hit every one of my design goals and was actually able to make my final product functional. This particularly was a concern for me early on in the project and continued until about a month ago. Early on, I went through a lot of cheap magnets…

Final Project Report Pt. 2- the MoonSkate

May 5, 2017

Cyron Completo

Finishing up the MoonSkate allowed me an opportunity to reflect on the work I have done and the concepts I have picked up throughout the semester. Throughout the semester, I constrained myself to design processes that evolved and expanded in ways that I did not expect. This was especially true during the process of designing…

Final Presentation: Trebuchet

May 4, 2017

Gautham Govindarajan

Below is a video of my class presentation.

Final Report Pt II: cloudfootstudio & Thinkly

May 4, 2017

Luke Woolley

I knew early on that I was going to build a website, after tossing around a few other ideas but not finding something that really got me excited. What I could really use and would have fun creating would be a personal design-oriented site to showcase my artistic and professional work as well as aggregate…

Main Project Final Report Part 2: Dummy Roping Calf

May 4, 2017

Colton Behr

To be a good calf roper, it takes hours and hours of practice on a dummy. Seeing that I am not a good calf roper, I wanted to build something to practice on so I can become a casually skilled roper. With that in mind, I decided to create something that would be a fun…

Main Projet Final Report Part 2: Spinning Belt and Tie Rack

May 4, 2017

Connor Swanson

Overall my project went very well. I was able to build a fully functional project that I will definitely use for the foreseeable future. Although my design did go through various changes due to construction issues, it still turned out great. The only aspects I head real issues with were in the alignment of the…

Main Project Final Report Part 2: Heat colored butterfly knife

May 4, 2017

Kevin Oh

Effectively using butterfly knives takes a lot of skill, coordination, and patience. I thoroughly enjoyed this project and the new skills I have learned because of it, aside from learning how to flip butterfly knives which is already awesome. The final outcome of my project was far from my intent. Nevertheless I am still very happy…

Main Project Final Report Part 2: Electric Longboard Balerion

May 4, 2017

Siddharth Nigam

This project was great because I was able to use my passion for engineering and designing alongside my curiosity to learn new skills such as spray painting and working on electronics. I chose to build an electric longboard because I have always wanted to upgrade my longboard. I knew it was going to be an…

Main Project Report 1: Heat Colored Butterfly Knife

May 4, 2017

Kevin Oh

Trying to think of final project that had a dynamic aspect took a lot of time for me. I had a lot of projects that I wanted to take on but were all static in nature. On top of that, I gave myself a personal requirement that it had to be functional so that I…

Max Scrimgeour: Desk Lamp Final Report Part 2

May 4, 2017

Maxfield Scrimgeour

Why and what next? Expectation vs. Reality For this project as was stated in my final report part 1 i had initially set out on a different design than what i brought to expo. I had planned on soaking wood and rolling this into a nice cylinder which worked well until the wood dried out…

Perpetual Motion Final Report Part 2

May 3, 2017

Levi Cortright

Why: I have always idolized Leonardo Da Vinci and have always wanted to make a model of something that he originally came up with. When I found out that the only requirement for this project was that it was dynamic, I knew immediately what I wanted to make. The idea of a perpetual motion also…

Main Project Report: Part #2

May 3, 2017

Faisal Al Balushi

Reflection on the project My intention at the beginning of this project was to come up with an object that displays the aesthetic that I had in mind(Arabesque). In addition, I also wanted to make it a gift since I got the chance to do any project as long as the only requirement was it…

Main Project Report Part 2: Wine Coffee Table

May 3, 2017

Dean Alibrandi

Expectation vs. Reality For starters I imagined myself having a lot more time to work on this project….that was not the case with a busy senior spring semester winding down. I do however feel that I created a project that was very close to what I expected minus a few small features that I wanted…

Rick Totem Final Report Part 2

May 3, 2017

Scott Lowenstein

This project as a whole went very well, and I enjoyed presenting it at the ITLL expo. A picture of the exhibit can be seen in the featured image on this post, and the below video demonstrates the totem in a video I took at home. In general, the public reacted favorably to my project. …

Main Project Report part 2

May 3, 2017

Jon Nelson

Expectations vs Reality: I had planned to have a more detailed design on the outside of the casing. Due to the layering of the PLA, it was difficult to sketch out the flames that would be painted into the sides. It also kept me from placing the Harley Davidson logo on the center of the…

Main Project Final Report Part 2: Chess Board-By Ben Fried

May 3, 2017

Benjamin Fried

Chess is the ultimate game of planning. From the very first move, one must be thinking about the next move, and your opponents’ next move. As the famous hockey player, Wayne Gretzky, once said, “ A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going…

Main Project Report Part 2: Upside Down Fish Tank

May 3, 2017

Jason Savath

I currently have the fish tank set up in my room right now and added a lot more plants and fish. It looks amazing and definitely aesthetically pleasing. Types of Fish These are the types of fish that I have in my aquarium at the moment. I am hoping to add more to the fish…

Main Project Report Part 1: Upside Down Fish Tank

May 3, 2017

Jason Savath

My final project is the upside down fish tank. The idea came up because I saw a picture of a fish tank upside down inside of another. The water level was above the water line and it allowed the fish to swim up to a “lookout tower.” An image is shown below. Brainstorming Acrylic or…

Final Stretch: zoetrope

May 3, 2017

4/19/17 At this time I had finished procuring the dense cardboard tube that would be the main part of the Zoetrope. 1. I finished painting on 4/2 I had never used spray paint before so I had to learn from youtube and practicing on scraps. Repeated sanding and re-painting resulted in a structure that was…

Main Project Final Report Part 2

May 3, 2017

Katherine Yarnell

What’s next: Add inlay design: I ran out of time to be able to add a nice inlay design. And I want to make sure that I wanted rushed during that process, so later on I would like to add one. Make compartment: I haven’t made the compartment to hold a picture in. I might…

Main Project Report Part 1: Electric Longboard Balerion

May 3, 2017

Siddharth Nigam

Hi all, I am really excited to share the journey of building an electric longboard! This is what the final product Balerion looks like: What is it? This is my electric longboard, Balerion. It is designed to travel at a maximum speed of 25 mph with a range of 10 miles. How did I build it?…

Jewelry Box: Main Project Final Report 2017 Part 2

May 3, 2017

Ethan Rejto

Why and What Next? Next with my project I plan to add some finishing touches. There are still a few spots that could use a little more sanding to ensure that all sides are perfectly smooth and flush. On the inside of the box is some pencil marks from construction that I need to go…

illusionist necklace

May 3, 2017

Katherine Yarnell

Final Presentation: Walnut Jewelry Box

May 3, 2017

Jimmy Speedy

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Smart Mirror Final Report Part 2

May 3, 2017

Ryan Daniel

Why I chose to create a smart mirror because I believed it was something I could use. Everyone uses a mirror everyday so enabling myself to be able to check the time, weather, or commute time while simply looking in the mirror was fascinating to me. The fact that these mirrors aren’t commercially available also…

Main Project Presentation: Bedside Storage Lamp

May 3, 2017

Sara Palandeng

In-Class Presentation Below: https://youtu.be/eXtjocy1_nY

Final Project Report pt. 2: Dynamic Infinity Mirror

May 3, 2017

Blake Arellano

I wanted to build something that I would use as decoration. I wanted it to be interesting and fun to gaze at, but I also wanted it to be challenging to build, which I believe my project achieved all of that. Next I would like to refine this project a little more by replacing the…

Main Project Report Part 1

May 2, 2017

Jon Nelson

For my main project, I decided to make a heartbeat sensor for my dad. He is a big fan of Harley Davidson and their motorcycles so I thought it would be fun and interesting to create a sensor with a Harley Davidson aesthetic. For the design of the case which the sensor would go in,…

Final Project Part 2: Orrery Solar System

May 2, 2017

Sam Van Dreser

Why and What next? Reflection on the semester. Compare your original project intent to what you ended up with. How did the public react? What did you learn from your project, and from the class? What will you do next with the project? What do you wish you had done differently? (You can copy some…

Final Project Part 1: Orrery Solar System

May 2, 2017

Sam Van Dreser

An orrery solar system is meant to depict the relative motion of the planets around the sun. for my final project I chose to condense this and only replicate the earth and moon. I took inspiration for my work where I help design and assemble space flight instruments. I also have always had a passion…

Shipping Pallet Garden: Final Report 1

May 2, 2017

Sofi Leroux

This blog post outlines the What and How of my final project: a Shipping Pallet Garden turned Standing Garden. Originally, I had hoped to make my project out of used shipping pallets to converse money and achieve a weathered rustic aesthetic. Unfortunately, I could not find any shipping pallets that weren’t broken or rotting, or the…

Main Project Final Presentation: Snowboard Cup Holder

May 2, 2017

Matthew Clark

Link for final presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ofhJ0Mqj6Y

Main Project Final Report Part 2 | Marcus Gurule

May 2, 2017

Marcus Gurule

Why and what next? Original Project Intent vs. Reality Originally my inspiration was to create a steampunk inspired interpretation of a clock. This clock was to work a little different than a standard clock in that instead of the hands moving around the clock to tell the time, the numbers would actually rotate around the clock.…

Main Project Final Report Part 2: Lazy Susan by Tori Herfert

May 2, 2017

Tori Herfert

Final Report Part 2 Why and What Next? Compare your original project intent to what you ended up with. Next time I pursue something like this, I would like to add more detail to the different carvings in the wood that I did. I was not satisfied with the wood that I did the first time,…

Pizza Bed Stand: Main Project Report Part 2

May 2, 2017

Alexander Lien

I built the pizza bed stand so that my pillows wouldn’t fall off my bed any more (further detailed in my last blog post). But I also built the bed stand for my self. I wanted to make a cool piece of furniture that looked totally rad. And I think I did that. At expo…

Pizza Bed Stand: Main Project Report Part 1

May 2, 2017

Alexander Lien

Hello again readers! Its been a while but I’ve got big news, the pizza bed stand is done! In case you missed my previous blog posts, my main project here was to build a pizza bed stand. My bedroom has these really awkward corners that aren’t 90 degrees so I have an odd triangular gap…

Final Project Report 2: Laser Cut and Etched Nightstand

May 2, 2017

Kyle Aulwurm

What’s next with my project? I think the next step with my project would be to finish the exterior of my nightstand with some sort of urethane clear coat. This will protect it from any liquids I will have on the nightstand. Another improvement would be to add standard furniture feet. This will prevent it…

Ryan Forsyth Main Project Report Part 1

May 1, 2017

Ryan Forsyth

My final project consisted of a dynamic model sailboat, floating in a tank with a aesthetic based on Romantic and Dutch Golden Age Maritime Art. I have always loved model boats: at home in Maryland, almost every house has one. My house has several; I love looking at them and exploring their intricacies. When presented…

Main Project Presentation: iTunes Hologram

May 1, 2017

Oksana Schuppan

IN-CLASS PRESENTATION Below is an informal presentation shared with a pod of nine individuals also participating in this assignment and course. EXPO DEMONSTRATION Below is a short demo of the dynamic component of my design recorded at the 2017 Mechanical Engineering Exposition.

Max presentation holder

May 1, 2017

Maxfield Scrimgeour

Slide and Stand: Main Project Report, part 2

May 1, 2017

Kira Sadighi

Hello! The purpose of this desk is to reflect on its creation, including answering these questions: Compare your original project intent to what you ended up with. How did the public react? What did you learn from your project, and from the class? What will you do next with the project? What do you wish you…

Final Report part 1 : vanity mirror

May 1, 2017

Alexandra Rivas

Seeing as this is my first kind of physical and functional project, I want to keep it pretty simple while still challenging myself to learn things like wiring the lightbulbs and make them have dimming capabilities. I wanted to create something I knew I would use. I am a big fan of Pinterest and DIY…

Main Project Final Report Part 1: K. Gresh

May 1, 2017

Katie Gresh

Main Project Final Report: Part 1 I had a design change for the main project. My original design was for a remote controlled automated horse jump. While the idea and design were great, the necessity and inspiration for the jump faded, and the lack of storage for such a large item was the primary reason for the design change. The main…

Main Project Final Report: Part 2 – K. Gresh

May 1, 2017

Katie Gresh

Puppy Palace The puppy palace project was designed for a miniature French Bulldog. The inspiration arose from the cutest, adorable Frenchie puppy which was chosen for his small size, non-barking nature, lovable, sweet, easy, and mellow attitude. The puppy’s size allowed him to be taken everywhere so staying at home, or restricted to a crate/area…

Final Project Report 2: iTunes Hologram

May 1, 2017

Oksana Schuppan

I now have had the pleasure of presenting my iTunes Hologram at the engineering expo. What a treat to be there among so many innovations and brilliants minds! NEXT STEPS My next steps for my project may be broken down as follows: Create additional videos. Attain footage from four directions to create an image that…

Final Project Report Part 1: Japanese Jewelry Box

May 1, 2017

Emma Hammerton

For my final project, I chose to design and fabricate a Japanese style jewelry box. I began with the idea of creating a mechanical puzzle. I did research on some common puzzle solutions, but most of the puzzles that I found and considered to be interesting involved fabrication methods that were too far out of…

MoonSkate Final Report Part I

April 30, 2017

Cyron Completo

The MoonSkate is a combination of two products from my childhood: Moonshoes and skateboards. I decided on this project due to my love of skateboarding and a drive to innovate on this passion. In the early stages of my project, I drew upon some aesthetic inspirations that did not translate that well onto my first…

Main Project Report 2017 Part 1: Heart Rate LED Monitor

April 30, 2017

Shohei Hara

Inspiration I got the inspiration for this project as I was working on the Upcycling project. Halfway through, I got the idea of making a desk lamp out of an old engine valve cover. Since I was already well into my Upcycling project, I decided to make the lamp as the final project. After thinking…

Final Project Presentation: Dummy Roping Calf

April 30, 2017

Colton Behr

Presentation of final project on 5/1/2017 Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHRIvGnWa_c&t=3s Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJlTcBx_f-g&t=3s

Heart Beat Sensor Presentation

April 30, 2017

Jon Nelson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8GQAbSU-7A&feature=youtu.be

Final Project Report Part 1: Wooden Backgammon Board

April 30, 2017

Olivia Watkins

Presentation Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fPdzBhEv5cPzd-YES6qS2Lah-4Thd8mJGLfKf6Ea8eg/edit#slide=id.p Constraints :-Dynamic-Material-Skills Original Thoughts:-Interactive Game-Chess-Checkers Our only real constraint or direction for this project is that it must be dynamic. To me the idea of movement didn’t come from a sculpture with a moving hand or a robot on wheels. I want my project to have a human component and…

Magnetic Levitation Stand Report 1

April 30, 2017

Avery Anderson

For those of you unfamiliar with my project, I decided to try my hand at a magnetic levitation stand. Basically, this is just a series of magnets, both electromagnets and traditional metal magnets, used to keep another magnet suspended midair. The idea came from a camping and fishing trip I had last summer to Hells…

Final Project Report 1: Laser Cut and Etched Nightstand

April 30, 2017

Kyle Aulwurm

How the Idea Came About Things I wanted my design to revolve around: Furniture Laser cut and etched design Something resembling a circuit board design Wood Things I needed to refine: What type of furniture What style of furniture The exact etching design Initial Prototype To help narrow down my design I created a quick…

Final Project Report Pt. 1: Bamboo Fly Rod

April 29, 2017

Jeremy Parsons

Well I’m not gonna lie, I wrote my final Report Part 1 and when I prompted the draft to publish, the website gave me this “failure notice” in return. I have done my best to recreate the original content, but may revisit this post during the summer, after final deliverable pressures have eased up. My…

Final Presentation: Zoetrope

April 28, 2017

Final Report Presentation: Electric Longboard Balerion

April 28, 2017

Siddharth Nigam

https://goo.gl/photos/i5scHVCy89LBUo6YA

Final Report Pt I: cloudfootstudio & Thinkly

April 28, 2017

Luke Woolley

https://cloudfootstudio.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkly/id1223786056 It took me a while to decide what I was going to do for my final project… I considered a sort of large-scale upcycle project with reclaimed materials and wind to generate electricity, but I’m pretty sure I came up with something better. I’m going to design a website: a personal and…

Dynamic Infinity Mirror + Blake Arellano

April 27, 2017

Blake Arellano