Summing up 2019

This semester began with very little understanding of what aesthetics are and how to design with one in mind. From there exploring a single aesthetic was the first step, with…

Final Report pt 2: Arcade

Now that I have this fun desktop accessory that captures the feel of an old arcade, why did I do it? What is next for it? The inspiration of this…

Final Report pt 1: Arcade

[1] This project started with memories of arcade games, the lights, the music, and the joy that has come from experiencing a classic arcade. The idea was to capture these…

Final Stretch Progress

As of now, the pieces for the outer part of the Arcade have been cut out, the sound component of the circuit has been completed, and the remaining parts to…

Arcade Construction Timeline

So far, I have recently finished the overall design of the arcade outside case. I have also programmed the arduino to play the Galaga theme song at the push of…

Comparison to 20th century Design movements

The main aesthetic in my project is that of an old arcade. It contains a lot of bright and over saturated colors, flashing lights, and a lot of graphics. This…

Design Review: Desktop Arcade

For the final project, I will be trying to capture the aesthetic of an arcade in a single desktop sized arcade machine. The purpose of this is to try to…

Top Constraints

Every project comes with constraints, including this one. However, the constraints for this specific project has a different focus than most previous projects. The main constraints are firstly, the 80’s…

Main Project Inspiration: Arcade Machine

The inspiration for my final project is arcade machines from the 1980’s. Although all the different machines took on a variety styles, they kept to a central theme. The bright…

Skills and Aspirations

Being a senior in Mechanical engineering here at CU, I have all the experience that comes with the curriculum. Of the skills that we have learned, my personal favorite has…

Upcycling Final Report: LEGO Mosaic

The process of this project began with the researching the aesthetic of the mosaic. Which traces its roots back to the ancient world, such as in Greece, capturing the stories…

Upcycling inspiration: Religious Mosaics

In the beginning of January I was on a trip to Washington DC, while there I had the opportunity to visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate…

Team 1 Aesthetics Game

Our team, comprised of Max Buechler, Yousef AlQattan, and Abdulrahman Alnoaim, was given the object of a bedside table with the aesthetic of Telefoni Bianchi. The design of this mashup…

Upcycle Progress: LEGO Mosaic

Originally having no idea on what to do for the upcycle project I struggled trying to figure out what to create. While thinking about this I was focusing on the…

Aesthetic Exploration – Mosaics

Mosaics are a style of art the creates a picture by using small pieces of colored stone or glass as the medium. The origins of this art style traces back…