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Final Project Report Part 2 Final Project Report Part 1: https://www.aesdes.org/2019/04/29/final-report-part-1-jaguar/ Main Project Final Stretch: https://www.aesdes.org/2019/04/10/main-project-final-stretch-3/ Construction Timeline: https://www.aesdes.org/2019/04/03/construction-timeline-10/ Project Aesthetics Compared to the 20th Century: https://www.aesdes.org/2019/03/18/project-aesthetics-compared-to-the-20th-century/ Design Review Report: https://www.aesdes.org/2019/03/14/design-review-report-3/ Top 5 Constraints: https://www.aesdes.org/2019/03/06/top-5-constraints-19/ Main Project Inspirations: Apple Watch Dock: https://www.aesdes.org/2019/02/27/main-project-inspiration-apple-watch-dock/ Skill Sets and Personal Aspirations – Tyler: https://www.aesdes.org/2019/02/20/skill-sets-and-personal-aspirations-tyler/ Coaster Collage: https://www.aesdes.org/2019/02/11/coaster-collage/ Upcycle Project…

Final Project Report Part 2

My project was to design a speaker that took on a futuristic and spacey aesthetic. Overall I achieved my goal and am very proud of the final outcome. Unfortunately I found that after building everything that the top frame decreased sound quality fairly noticeable so I decided to drill holes in the top frame to…

Final Report Part 1: Jaguar

For my Final Design Project I decided to recreate a design that I was fairly familiar with while working as a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Comcast last summer. One of the projects that I worked on while there was a device that had a very modern/futuristic aesthetic and worked as a voice activated speaker/voice assistant.…

Main Project Final Stretch

Thus far I have completed the electronics and built out the speaker for my design. I am now working on fitting it into the correct profile and creating proper mounts and buttons. I have gone with a Bluetooth connection to my phone to make it as easy as possible but had to switch from a…

Construction Timeline

Week 3/28: Begin designing the casing in Solidworks Week 4/7: Order and assemble the industry Bluetooth speaker Week 4/14: Begin 3D printing prototype and implement the speaker Week 4/21: Continue iterating through prototypes and perfect speaker quality Week 4/28: Minor cleanup if necessary

Project Aesthetics compared to the 20th Century

My project has currently emphasized a modern/futuristic aesthetic. I have implemented a white tone that emphasizes the geometry of the speaker design. I purposely wanted the design to be very symmetrical across the center with very clear and straight lines. This closely represents Cubism from 20th Century design movements. Cubism was created principally by artist…

Design Review Report

For my project I have decided to change course a bit and go with a more dynamic idea. Originally I wanted to create an Apple Watch charging station, but I have moved instead to creating a portable speaker that has a very futuristic aesthetic. I came up with this idea because I worked at Comcast…

Top 5 Constraints

Constraint 1: The first restraint I ran into is the size constraint. I have a limited amount of space and need to fit the speaker into confined area. Constraint 2: Aesthetically the speaker needs to look futuristic and I am having a difficult time with the appearance of the product. Constraint 3: Another constraint is…

Coaster Collage

For my upcycle project I decided to create something for my Dad that he could keep forever and that would add to his bar aesthetic. While traveling through Europe for my study abroad experience I visited many, many bars and got to experience the different drinking styles of these countries. I found that many drink…

Upcycle Project – Colorado Flag

Being born and raised in Colorado I have always had a general obsession for the Colorado flag. I love its colors and the uniqueness of it compared to many other states. Ever since I’ve lived in my own place I’ve had at least one Colorado flag hanging on the wall so my idea for an…

Rocky Mountain Underground

For all my life I have enjoyed skiing the Rocky Mountains. There’s something about the cold, fresh air stinging your lungs after hiking to the top of a fresh peak and looking down at all the fluffy white powder about to be carved up. It’s a freeing feeling that I will continue to chase for…