Summing Up 2019

I designed and created two projects this semester. The first was an up-cycling project that utilized used or unwanted materials.  I loved the chance to breathe new life into something…

20th Century Design

20th Century Design I believe my design displays organic minimalism. The clean lines of the pot and vase with the tranquil rocks will make for a very appeasing gurgling water…

Final Project Report Part 2: Vortex Fountain

I really enjoyed my previous course I have taken with this instructor which was Flow Visualization. So for my final project I thought it would be neat to showcase aspects…

Final Stretch Progress

As of now I have selected and order almost all of my components. They will be delivered by Amazon within 2 days and I estimate fabrication will take approximately 3…

Final Project Report Part 1: Vortex Fountain

For my final project I wanted to design something that would be a conversation starter in my office of my new job after college.  After some research and consideration of…

Construction Timeline

For my final project, I am creating a tornado desk fountain. April 4th: Order water pump, jar/vessel, and tubing. April 4-8: Figure out wiring and base material April 8 (2…

Design Review: Hidden Compartment Artwork

This project was inspired by my love of magic, trap doors, and speakeasies. I like the idea of hiding something in plain sight. Credit: https://www.yeti-country.com/   I got some positive…

Top Five Constraints

Credit: https://www.yeti-country.com/ Size/Weight: needs to be large enough to store some items but not too large that it needs special mounting equipment or warrants suspicion. Cost/Time: Cost of sourcing materials…

Main Project Inspiration

I have always been delighted by hidden doors, speakeasys, and trap doors. The idea that any ordinary object could hold a wonderful secret behind it is really appealing to me.…

Skill Sets and Personal Aspirations

Like a majority of the people in this course, my skills are heavily skewed toward engineering. However, I fancy myself a jack-of-all-trades. I like to dabble in a lot of…

Upcycle Inspiration

I struggled with finding an aesthetic that really called to me but finally settled on minimalist industrial chic. I have always been drawn to exposed metal work and industrial machinery.…

Upcycle Progress

As an engineer I am accustom to the principle of form follows function. Which is why this project is a challenging one for me. I wanted to create something that…

Upcycle Final Report: Balancing Wine Holder

For my project I wanted to create something that would be useful in my everyday life while still conforming to my personal style. I didn’t just want some more clutter…

Aesthetic Exploration: Steampunk

Steampunk can be most closely described as a mixture between industrial steam-powered machinery and 19th century British Victorian style. It is a very striking and recognizable aesthetic often envisioned coming…