Summing Up 2019

This semester began with an up-cycling project where learning about aesthetics first started. The next project was for the final project where I made a hanging desk modified with an…

Main Project Final Stretch

As of today I am a little bit behind schedule. I got all of my parts in only to realize I forgot an incredibly important cable that will allow me…

Construction Timeline

For this project I am still working on the open night stand portion before the electrical portion. I already have a sheet of 5×5′ plywood, LEDS, the leather vinyl, and…

Design Review Report

Inspiration: The inspiration for this project came when I was getting ready for bed. As I walked to bed I took off my watch and ear rings and threw them…

Top 5 Constraints

1.Usability The ultimate goal for this project is the functionality and usability. I respect the ability for people to make things without functionality, but most things have some sort of…

Main Project Inspiration

The inspiration for my final project came from a mix between mid century and antique furniture. Antique furniture is usually comprised of decorative wood combined with some sort of brass/gold.…

Skill Set and Aspirations

Being an engineer my skill set consists of everything learned from classes and projects. This includes, but is not limited to, CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting and any machine used…

Upcycling Final Report

My vision for this project was to make something that I could use every day. The expectation for something that I put my time into is that it must be…

Up-cycle Progress: Inspiration

The inspiration of this project came from my house key. I was fumbling around with where to put it in my room, and came across my cable holder and a…

Upcycle Progress: Cork

The appealing look of a cork caught my eye instantly. I found cork projects all over google images, pinterest, and my friends houses. Corks can be used for apparel, furniture,…

Aesthetic Explorations 2019: Craft Beer

In 1919, “the ratification of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution–which banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors–ushered in a period in American history known as Prohibition”…