Summing Up 2019

This class was a mix of learning and fun. I have learned a lot and I made designs which I am proud of. During this class, I had the chance to learn how to make things that I always wanted to do myself. I made different designs of candles and flower vases that I still…

Final Report Part 2- Candle

Similar to last semester when I took flowvis with Prof. Hertzberg, I really enjoyed this class and I learned a lot as well. My future plans are to use the knowledge I gained in this class and apply them to future project. My original plans for the project were to make a spiral shaped candle…

Final Report Part 1- Candle

This project was inspired by my daily use of candles. I decided to make my own candles so I can be able to have different designs and smells along with cheaper prices. I started by going online and searching for different methods to create different designs of candles. Once I mastered the method, I went…

Main Project Final Stretches

I am planning to make home made candles. I am on track to finish my project on time. I have ordered the materials needed to accomplish this project (wax, wicks, mold,  fragrance oil). I already made a couple of trials and it was successful. I think I am on track to finish my project on…

Construction Timeline

Below is my timeline for my project (making candles) Week 4/7: Finding an appropriate wax mold and buying it. Week 4/14: buying candle materials Week 4/21: making candles with different smells and trying them Week 4/28: Minor cleanup if necessary

Current vs 20th Century Design Movements

For my main project I’m make a house candle. My aesthetics goal is to combine the look and the design of the candle with a cool scent to make a nice looking and good smelling candle. Compared to other candles with the 20th century design aesthetic, my design will not have a strong smell. Instead,…

Design Review Report: Candles

https://www.acornonline.com/XA0562.html For my project, I decided to make my own “homemade” candles. I usually cook more than once every day. To remove the smell, I use candles where I buy them regularly. So, I decided to use this opportunity to learn and make homemade candles where I can choose the scent and the shape of…

Top 5 Constraints

First constrain: Mobility I am planning to eventually go back home. I would like to take my design for this course with me. So, I need to design something that can fit in my bags so I can take with me back home. Second constrain: Cost Since I quit my job the luxury of spending…

Main Project Inspiration

For my main aesthetic project, I have not decided on a specific thing yet. I am thinking of designing something that I could use at home opposite to my first project where I designed a decoration piece (flower vase made of glass bottle). My inspiration is the fact that this product needs to be user…

Skill Sets & Personal Aspirations -Ibrahim Alhajji

I am a MS in mechanical engineering student. I graduated BS with a petroleum and natural gas engineering degree. I worked for 4 years in petroleum company. Graduating with a petroleum engineering taught me fluid movement. My previous experience helped to sharpen my research skills where I had to search for answers myself when I…

Upcycle Final Report – Ibrahim Alhajji

For this project I decided to decorate glass bottles and use them as flower vases. based on my first post, my design process started by brain storming and looking for appealing ideas. The first challenge I face was to find the materials for the ideas I liked. After a lot of thinking and brainstorming, I…

Upcycle Progress

Source: https://www.delish.com/entertaining/g3815/upcycle-beer-bottles-diy-projects/?slide=1 My First post was about my thinking process about this project. After thinking a lot. I decided to use some o the bottles I have as flower vases. This idea I found while searching for innovations for utilizing empty bottles. Also, I am planing to add some decorations to the bottles such as…

Upcycle Progress: My Design Process

This is my upcycle design process. My way of thinking is that this project require a lot of research. The challenge of finding an idea which posses three conditions. First, it has to be aesthetic. Second, I have the skills to accomplish the plan. Finally, I should have most of the product materials. I built…

Ibrahim Alhajji

the Aesthetics of soccer jerseys in this modern age has been attractive to me and to many soccer fans. The designs are intended to to be unique, beautiful and to advertise the team. Here I posted some of the designs that I think achieved excellence.Source: https://www.soccer.com/shop/details/adidas-real-madrid-authentic-home-champions-league-jersey-18-19_RV7005492?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o3&scid=scplpRV7005492002&sc_intid=RV7005492002=utm_campaign=SC_Shopping-Brand_Top_Traffic_Desktop&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5viBRD4ARIsADGUT2659Gz5rwimjWXGnKqcx4AWeDaZgDpuy48OsFCefB0_uwmaq-_0XKAaApnSEALw_wcB This is Real Madrid away kit. They wear it…