For my project I am going to create a pencil holder. I think I will have a colorless aesthetic. Everything I already own is in this category with few exceptions. Everything is black, white, grey, silver. I will stick with this aesthetic and make an aluminum pencil holder. It will be sitting on a thrust…

The initial constraint for this will be sourcing materials. I would like to make the light out of a combination of stainless steel and wood. I would like to find both circular materials to make these out of. Finding materials that will match in dimensions could be difficult. The second constraint i envision in making…

Just as a reminder, I am designing and constructing a backpack for my main project. These are in no particular order of importance. I listed more than 5, because I have multiple requirements that I am striving to meet. Lightweight Durable Represents/displays aspects of classic asian architecture and samurai armor aesthetics Uses modern fabrics, such as…

My biggest constraint for this project is of course my skill level, I asm not an engineer. My next constraint sort of combines two, my material and my aesthetic, is the aesthetic, for the prototype I have decided to use a wood board instead of metal for my checkers board. Because of the natural qualities of wood I…

My top 5 constraints for creating my gear clock will be: Aesthetic Functionality Materials Time Budget The aesthetic that I am envisioning for this project is steam punk. I have always been intrigued with this specific aesthetic and I think that this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about it. I want this clock…

As a mechanical engineer some of the skills that I have to offer extend from sketching a design in multiple CAD software to going to the machine shop and manufacturing a part. I also have some minor coding experience mainly with arduino and MatLab. My aspirations are to utilize all of the skills that I…

Every project comes with its own set of constraints. To make my final project idea become a reality, the constraints need to be outlined. The top five constraints for my ski chair project are outlined below: Aesthetic: Primarily, the aesthetic is the focus of this project. I want my ski chair to have a ski…

My project is to make a pendant like the one in the movie The Illusionist. The top constraints that I will need to overcome to complete this project are as follows: Because this isn’t my only class and the project I’ve picked is a lot of work, one big constraint I will need to consider…

Aesthetic: My project must follow a specific color theme and reflect the personality of the person that it is being made for. I need to design the project keeping my own personal aesthetic opinion from being to present within the project. I want portions of each component of the project to have a deeper sentimental…

I am pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. My skill sets related to engineering include my current education, proficiency in Solidworks, and experience in fabrication and machining. Outside of engineering, I enjoy sketching and drawing. Previously, I designed a housing case for an HVAC sensor for a company. This design relied heavily on Solidworks and…

My top 5 constraints in designing my makeshift constraints include: Budget Material integrity (would my shoes retain their structure after being subject to the stress of the elastic bands?) Material availability (are there elastic bands that would conform to the dimensions of the other material?) Tools (do I have the tools required to make alterations…

My Design Loop: For my design loop I wanted to really make sure I was going to like and be able to build my upcycle project. To achieve this goal I spent a good amount of time brainstorming and prototyping, making sure my project idea was going to fulfill all my requirements. I currently have…

Top 5 Design Constraints 1. Constraint: Aesthetics of the jump.  The aesthetics of how the jump will look, how to construct it so it is high quality, and working thru the process of exactly what aesthetic to use and determining how to make it look good. 2. Constraint: Materials.  Finding affordable materials which match the…

For my main project I’ve decided to go with a tie/belt rack similar to the one shown above. Below are the following constraints that I’ve outlined for the project. Aesthetic: I am going with an natural, organic aesthetic. The one shown above is probably more modern organic. I will be substituting the wheel part of…

For my main project, I was thinking about creating a scale model solar system. I have always been intrigued by space through out my entire life. I also look up at the stars and wonder what else is out there, but who doesn’t do that. It amazes me how large everything is outside the realm…

Although I have not yet picked an idea for the final project, I have several inspirations that will help me pick a final idea. I want to make something that I can actually use and have it function in a way that solves a problem I have. The inspirations I have are related to outdoor…

My dad and I have always been thinking of new products to develop, whether it is for our outdoor recreation business or just for convenience. When thinking about a main project, I decided that I wanted to try and kill two birds with one stone and develop a product that we could use in the…

My mom has always been an amazing woman, and I am usually very poor at getting her gifts for her birthday, Mothers Day, etc. This year I plan on taking advantage of this project to help make something for my mom for Mothers Day. My mom always says she likes the gifts we make for…

The inspiration for my project is my mom. My mom has always been there for me and has given me so much, i’d really like to build something for her that she can keep forever and look at every day. Many of you are probably saying what’s wrong with you you’ve never made anything for…