Upcycling – Aesthetics of Design

For my upcycle project my inspiration actually comes from the random art sculptures I see around Denver. I look at the simplicity of them and how often times they represent a real world object/item with using very minimal materials. For example below is an image of two people dancing together but yet it is not…

Upcycle Final Report: The Everything Drawer

February 17, 2020

Paul Tapsall

2020, Student Work, Upcycle Final Report 2020, Upcycling

For my Upcycle project, I wanted to create something that utilized materials found from my everything drawer. The everything drawer is a commonplace for items that do not have a designated place to go. The items placed in the everything drawer either are placed there and then never touched again, or are placed in the…

Phone Sheep

August 17, 2019

https://jeanluc.cornec.de/arbeiten/tribut/?fbclid=IwAR1kZUm-6aEyyApdyBr-Te-FDxpqDJAFzwi07VXbv9Q1Z65vVIkyQFC86Zs Great use of coiled cords; now in short supply.

Material source for upcycling

January 3, 2019

They have a warehouse in Denver. Would be a good place to browse for an upcycling project. http://www.repurposedmaterialsinc.com/

I Love Junk

October 9, 2016

Ah. I’m not alone in enjoying junky hardware:

Bathtub to couch

April 5, 2016

Диван из старой ванны. Афигительно!! Posted by Видео БУМ on Saturday, April 2, 2016

Chairs of China

April 4, 2016

Jason Mcgrath

Since we’re talking about chairs as the classic design case study, I thought you may enjoy my chair book featuring the chairs of China. Some are up-cycled, some are at end of their life, all are rad. Have a seat and enjoy: http://www.blurb.com/b/6437590-have-a-seat

Yarn from plastic bags

January 24, 2016

Upcycling

My sister in law crochets grocery bags out of other plastic bags; very robust creations. This woman takes it further and makes fine thread.

Giant pinecones from shovels

January 16, 2016

From RecyclArt.org. Looks like a good site for upcycling inspirations.

Beer can costume

January 16, 2016