Todd Holce
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Design Review: Toilet Paper Dispenser

Todd Holce
Student Work
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For my project, I am designing a toilet paper roll dispenser. The initial prototype is a simple face. Perhaps one iteration will be of BMO as suggested by a class mate.   BMO from Adventure Time   For the final design, I plan to use 3D printing to accomplish much more complicated images. The images will…

Toilet Paper Dispenser Constraints

Todd Holce
Student Work
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After more sketching, several constraints are now apparent that affect my initial design. The top 5 are as follows:   The images presented on the face will be constrained aesthetically to only two colors. The positive of the image is the color of the material itself and the negative is the space where the white…

Skill and Aspirations

Todd Holce
Student Work
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I am pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. My skill sets related to engineering include my current education, proficiency in Solidworks, and experience in fabrication and machining. Outside of engineering, I enjoy sketching and drawing. Previously, I designed a housing case for an HVAC sensor for a company. This design relied heavily on Solidworks and…

Main Project Inspiration-Seyo Cizmic

Todd Holce
Student Work
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My main project idea wasn’t inspired directly by an item or movement, but instead came about while brainstorming. This brainstorming session however was inspired by this image: Seyo Cizmic – Harakiri (Seppuku) Although I enjoy the symbolism involved in the image, the juxtaposition of the hammer nailing itself also appealed to me. I began to…

Design Loop Reality: Cement light fixtures

Todd Holce
2017 - new, Student Work
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I knew that I wanted to approach the Upcycle design problem with something that achieved both form and function. Following my design loop, I researched sustainable materials that could achieve such a thing. Initially I wanted to build a piece of furniture, however I realized quickly that finding strong upcyclable material such as wood, discarded…

Aesthetics Exploration: Skis

Todd Holce
2017 - new, Student Work
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Skis have been used to traverse the globe for thousands of years. Born out of necessity, skis helped farmers, trappers, and warriors travel long distances more effectively. The skis utilized then were thick and made of wood. A common problem in ski design occurs from the weight of the skier concentrating in the middle of…

Upcyling Progress: Cement light fixtures

Todd Holce
2017 - new, Student Work
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For my upcycling project I hope to create a functional object. I also want something that would be visually pleasing to the eye. Mixing discarded blankets, towels, and patches of fabric with cement water can provide some wonderful shapes when manipulated properly. After mixing, the fabric is hung over a stool and left to dry. Once…

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