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Jae’s Top 5 constraints

BudgetManufacturing timeAesthetic: Environment brings womenMy emotionElectrical circuit I am living off of a really tight budget in general because our family is having economic difficulty so I will try to use free or cheapest resources as much as possible. I need LED projector lights, cellophane papers, a spinning base, black paper. Since I am under…

Top 5 Constraints

For my final project I am making a terrarium shaped like a snow globe. This project has a lot of complications that could arise. Here are the top five I can see effecting the project currently. The first constraint is the materials I will be using for the base of the terrarium. I need something…

Top 5 Constraints: Tap Handle

For my project, I am looking to make a beer tap handle potentially with some dynamic lighting effects to it. This is not something that is common, and will involve a lot of pieces I need to consider in order to make a successful product. My first constraint that I want to consider is the…

Top 5 Constraints

As a reminder, for my final project, I am thinking of making a wall clock. I have decided to choose a project that has a simple functionality, but gives me a lot of room for aesthetics. There are infinite designs and themes that can be used for this wall clock. My initial idea is to…

Top 5 Constraints

First Constraint: SizeThe overall size of the project should be fairly small in my opinion. The classic, bamboo water fixture is often associated with a petite and compact size, therefore, in order to fix the aesthetic it should be the same. Second Constraint: Material/ ResourceAs I said in my previous post, I plan to use…

5 Constraints

I may not be a member of Dogma 95, but my project does have 5 obstructions (hold for laughter): 1. I must reference 70’s style 2. I must reference a roughed-up do-what-you-can-to-get-by rebel alliance appearance. 3. I have to be able to move it without help. 4. It has to fit in my car. 5.…

Top 5 Constraints

For my final project I’m creating a functional furniture piece with varying aesthetics. These are the top five constraints for my final project. Aesthetic types: In my previous post I mentioned the use of the minimal and vintage aesthetic. I think i’d be best to constrain my project to these two aesthetic types so I…

Top 5 Constraints 2019: Auto Pet Feeder

I will do an Auto Pet Feeder and here are my top 5 constraints: Aesthetic: As a mechanical engineer to be, my focus is usually on the functionality of the device but not this time. I’ll do my best to make by project looks beautiful! Cost: The average cost for this device is $50 and…

Final Project Constraints

To refresh, I am going to be making a vegetable chopper with the aesthetics of a classic French Revolution era guillotine. With this project, as is common with eery project, my top constraint will be money. No project will ever have unlimited funds and due to this constraint, the amount of materials, the type of…

Top 5 Constraints

TIME! Deadlines!Designed with enough Steampunk influence AND Iron Man influenceMoneyMaya modeling learning curveRelearning the electronic aspects Time is critical because this is such a large project and I really do not have a lot of time overall. I would like to make a standing statue/suit of armor by the end of the semester and I…

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…

Top Constraints

So I am not completely sure what I want to make but I know my aesthetic. I am thinking about taking a piece of layout design from the Bauhaus aesthetic and turning it into something physical, maybe a shelf or a piece of wall art. I plan on using a 2d layout design as inspiration…

Top 5 Constraints: Amplifier

Aesthetics Aesthetically, I’m not quite sure how to approach the project. The amplifier itself will be contained in an aluminum chassis, which I plan to sand and acid etch. Aiming for an industrial look, I want to contain the chassis inside a larger aluminum container of some sort rather than a classic wood cabinet. I’m…

Top 5 Constraints

[1] Initially, I was planning to build sound activated LEDs as my main project. However, after researching the circuitry and methodology behind the sound activated LEDs, I thought that I’ll be spending most of the time focusing on the functionality rather than the aesthetic. Therefore, I decided to switch gears and build a floating faucet…

Top 5 Constraints

First constrain: Mobility I am planning to eventually go back home. I would like to take my design for this course with me. So, I need to design something that can fit in my bags so I can take with me back home. Second constrain: Cost Since I quit my job the luxury of spending…

Top 5 Constraints: Makeup Organizer

https://www.somewhatsimple.com/diy-magnetic-makeup-organizer/ For my final project, I will be making a magnetic makeup organizer that can be hung on the wall. This will be incredibly useful as I have a lot of makeup and need to be able to quickly grab everyday items when I am on the run, but it is not always so easy…

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 arcade aesthetic, if it isn’t properly captured the project itself looses its point. Behind that is the overall cost of the project, I don’t have…

Top 5 Constraints

I am still not entirely sure what I will be doing for my final project. One idea I had was to make a radio for my car. The car in need of a radio is a 1970 Chevrolet. It was missing lots of interior parts when I bought it; carpet, seats, the parking brake, and…

Top Five Constraints

Cost: Looking at the kit for the Raspberry PI it could cost me over $200 for everything. I don’t think I need half of the stuff, so I am at probably still almost $100 in just the equipment. I am going to the ITLL tomorrow to see what equipment I can get from them, then…

Kinetic Sculpture Constraints

The main constraints for my final project fall into two general categories: materials and experience. Materials: First and foremost, the objects I which I plan on purchasing this weekend will determine the direction and overall look of my sculpture. As of right now, I’m thinking of using lucky money envelopes one would receive for Chinese…

Top 5 Constraints

Originally, I wanted to play around with sensors for my final project. I went ahead and tested some for an idea I had using sound detecting sensors. The idea behind the sensor is that it would sync with the sound rhythms that it detects. Unfortunately, that did not go as I expected since the many…

Top 5 Constraints

For my final project, I am still planning on creating a smart mirror. My goal is to make a mirror that shows me the date, time, weather, sports scores, and any other useful information I might want to add. The top 5 constraints of this project are going to be: Aesthetic: I want this to…

Top 5 Constraints: Smart mirror

Usability: The ultimate goal of this project is to create a product that I can use everyday and that functions as I design it to. While it it good to know that if I fail I will still have a functioning mirror, I would really like this to function properly. I want the mirror to…

Shut-Box Constraints

Constraint 1: The wood I intend on using to create the box is plywood and with the fragility of the wood I am worried it will split when I drill into it. Constraint 2: The tabs with the numbers on them I planned on using 0.5in thick wood, but the laser cutter only goes up…

Top 5 Constraints

For my main project, the first constraints is the 3D design problem. I don’t have too much 3D design experience though my project is about implemening 3D printer for the component. Second is for the desgin referrence for my project, Dougong is a quite ancient archtecture technology which means no longer be practice in the…

Main Project – Top Five Kinetic Constraints

Aesthetics – The overall goal of this project is to make a dynamic, aesthetically pleasing object. This is a constraint because it eliminates many things that have a practical use, but contain no aesthetic. https://coloradokineticarts.com/always-in-motion 2. Physical Properties – I need to determine what materials I want to use, where I want to obtain them…

Top 5 Constraints: Dehydrator

My project is to build a dehydrator for my kitchen. One of my goals is to make sure the dehydrator blends in with the rest of the kitchen. To make the dehydrator fit in, I must use a brushed stainless steel exterior as all the other appliances I have are that color. https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/excalibur-9-tray-digital-controller-dehydrator/ Dehydrator I…

Top 5 Final Project Constraints

I am making a 1950’s style coat for my final project. Here are my top 5 constraints for this project. Skill Level: I haven’t done very much sewing in my life. I want to develop this skill which is part of why I chose this project. This means that everything will take twice as long…

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 functional purpose. Therefore, I need to make the product adaptable and useful. Depending on whether I have a head board later in life or decide…

Top 5 Constraints

For my project, I will be creating a fiber optic digital clock where the fiber optics are meant to look like constellations that make the number. In terms of aesthetics, I am aiming for Italian futurism aesthetic. I chose this aesthetic due to its focus on technology as I fell this ties in well with…

Top 5 Constraints

Manufacturability: Whatever design I wish to pursue has to be manufacturable with CU’s resources either from the ITLL or the Idea Forge. I put this category at number one because even if I have an amazing design in CAD with an exceptionally pleasing aesthetic if I can’t make it I won’t have a project. Although…

Top 5 Constraints: Duplex Fish Tank

Constraint 1: Fish Safety The first constraint that I have to consider when making this tank is the safety of Doug and Coach. This means that any decorations that I add to the tank have to be safe for Betta fish and the two fish must stay apart from each other. This also means that…

Top 5 Constraints: Infinite Mirror Clock

For my project, I decided to go with an infinite mirror clock that uses LEDs to tell time. The aesthetic i am going for is a futuristic look that is also very clean, sleek, and looks cutting edge. The project is not too difficult, however, it will require a fair amount of work and detail.…

Movie Night Week 8

The movie tonight is Wes Anderson’s 2004 Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. The engineering in this film is a little bit of a punch line, but the film is chock full o’aesthetic. As is the standard for a Wes Anderson feature. I would suggest that this film has the most clearly defined and executed design…

Jae’s Main Project Inspiration

Personally, I think the final form of the aesthetic is seduction. People say art is all about seduction. I disagree that it is not solely that but it does one of the biggest parts of aesthetic and human life. Where is the mecca of the seduction? Party, nightclub, Discoteca, lounge, or etc. You name it.…

Main Project Inspiration: Shadow Art

For my main project, I would like to create something that explores the contrast between light and shadow. I haven’t decided yet on what shapes or story I want my art to tell. My inspiration came to me when I was trying to fall asleep in a dim candle lighted room. Instead of closing my…

Main Project Inspiration

I’m still not sure exactly what I will be making for the final project in this class. However, I’ve been fascinated with modular design over the past couple of months. Modular design breaks down a design into it’s many parts and emphasizes the users specific needs. It’s modeled around making scalable and reusable modules. I…

16 Arts and Crafts Movement

Groups of students analyzed images of Arts and Crafts styled products to determine what design elements form this aesthetic. When critiquing this week’s blog post about Main Project Inspirations, look for enough information to do this type of analysis on the proposed aesthetic. In other words, did the author describe what are the important style…

Aesthetics Inspirations for Final Project

My inspiration for the final project stems from the “Chinese Garden” aesthetic. These gardens are designed to invoke peace and awe. I’ve always found a similar emotion in table top waterfalls. I’ve only ever had one and the motor was way too loud for enjoyment and many are quite expensive. I want to make a…

Main Project Inspirations

I have been working very hard to figure out what I want to do for this project. I have also spent the last two weeks totally sick and trying to focus but I am totally excited for what I came up with. My design presentation was also pretty successful so I am excited to move…

Main Project Inspirations

For my final project for Aesthetics of Design, I want to make an ultralight camera tripod. As a semi-professional expedition photographer, I am always torn on the decision on whether or not to bring a tripod with me. My tripod is almost always the heaviest piece of camera gear I carry, and I frequently leave it…

Main Project Inspirations

For my Final Project I am between doing three things the first is designing and building a gaming chair like the ones seen here: DXRacer Formula Series DOH/FD01/N Newedge Edition Racing Bucket Seat Office Chair Gaming Chair Ergonomic Computer Chair eSports Desk Chair Executive Chair Furniture Pillows (Black) This would be very valuable and add…

Main Project Inspirations

Coming up with an idea for the main project presented quite a challenge for my team. Due to the fact that there were so many options and possibilities out there, it was hard to narrow it down to something that was realistic yet interesting. A couple of preliminary ideas that we came up with was…

Final Project Inspiration

For my final project, I am thinking of making a wall clock. One of the most important feedback I got for my upcycle project was that I put too much effort on the functionality of the product, and neglected the aesthetics. For that reason, I have decided to choose a project that has a simple…

Main Project Inspiration

The product I will design will be an intersection of multiple ideas. What I know is that I want to use a Raspberry Pi to keep driving my computational knowledge. The dynamic aspect of the object will be rotational motion likely to be delivered by a continuous rotation servo. Additionally, LEDs will be integrated to…

Main Project Inspirations

For my main project I was inspired to make something for my kitchen which would give it an industrial look. One of my passions is cooking, I enjoy doing it very much and the process of making a dish my own just fills me with joy. About a month ago I was experimenting with making…

Main Project Inspiration

[1] For my final project, I want to build something using some sort of electronics, circuits, and lights. I have worked on many projects that were electronics heavy, and I believe that I can utilize those skills to build an aesthetically pleasing final project. Currently, I am planning to build sound activated LEDs design, which…

Main Project Inspirations: Minimalism & Vintage

For my main project I’m focusing on combining the minimalism and vintage aesthetics. Creating a piece that represents both aesthetics is a bit tricky but with the right foundation I think I can create a piece that intertwines both aesthetics and serves as a functional piece. Some initial ideas I have focus on taking an…

Main Project Inspirations 2019

I was traveling with my friend who has a cat for one day. She left her cat with supplies that were enough till we get back. We had to extend our travel for an extra day and there was nothing for us to do. The only problem was her cat. I then thought of doing…

Final Project Inspiration and Ideas

I’m not quite sure yet what I am going to do for my final project. I have been bouncing two ideas around right now but I’m not sure which I want to pursue, or if I want to go an entirely different direction entirely. I am considering a lamp and a bed frame right now.…

Main Project Inspiration

For my main aesthetic project, I have not decided on a specific thing yet. I am thinking of designing something that I could use at home opposite to my first project where I designed a decoration piece (flower vase made of glass bottle). My inspiration is the fact that this product needs to be user…

Main Project Inspiration: Dougong

For my main project, I think about to rebuild a Dougong model by 3D print. Dougongis a unique structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, one of the most important elements in traditional Chinese architecture. Dougong is part of the network of wooden supports essential to the timber frame structure of traditional Chinese building because the…

Main Project Inspirations

When starting the brainstorming process for my main project the only thing I knew for sure was that I wanted to somehow incorporate a microprocessor such as an Arduino. I wanted to do this to improve my programing skills. I started to consider various applications of an Arduino that I could apply a unique aesthetic…

Main project inspiration

I’ve always liked doing DIY projects to decorate my apartment and save some money in doing so. Next year I will be moving to an apartment that is in the middle of a city and doesn’t have any greenery near it. As such I’d like to create something for my apartment that gives it a…

Main Project Inspiration

Bauhaus design has always interested me because when it was introduced in the 1920s, it looked different from any other design movement that has happened in the past. It introduced grids, and the key idea of the movement was that ‘form follows function’. For my main project, I plan to use the Bauhaus design aesthetic…

Main Project Inspirations

For my project I plan on creating a terrarium in the shape of a snow globe. The snow globe shape, is obviously inspired by snow globes. The idea of a snow globe shape came to me during class while I was sketching. I already had the idea of a terrarium, I was just unsure of…

Main Project Inspiration

I had a lot of inspiration from the different upcycle projects I have seen in this class. My upcycle idea was pretty interesting, my only regret was the execution. As for the main project, I have yet to come up with an idea. I want to try and use the laser cutter in the product…

Main Project Inspiration: Puzzle Box

Today during class I wondered if I might be able to create my own sort of puzzle box and use a laser cutter to create a custom design on the outer shell of the box to give it its aesthetic. I have owned a puzzle box in the past and have recently been very intrigued…

Main Project Inspiration: Smart Mirror

For my aesthetics of design project, I would like to make a smart mirror with a “Jetsons” futuristic aesthetic applied to it. I would like to use a Raspberry Pi with a camera attachment built into the top of the mirror. I can display information in the bottom of the mirror and recognize my face…

Main Project Inspirations

For my final project, I want to channel the aesthetic of neon signs. Typically when I see neon signs, they are the focal point of the room or display they are featured in and this is something I want to incorporate into my project. When looking into more neon signs for inspiration, I found the…

Main Project Thoughts

For my upcycle project I choose to make something I wanted and then applied an aesthetic to it. For the main project I would like to do it the other way around: to determine an aesthetic, then apply it to a thing. I have yet to determine either an aesthetic or an object, but here…

Main Project Inspiration

For my main project in this course, I want to build something I will actually use after this class is over. I struggled over thinking of an idea, so I started looking at cool DIY projects online. I stumbled across a video of a person creating a smart mirror that let him know the weather,…

Final Project Inspirations

I had some trouble figuring out what I should make for this project. I knew I wanted something that I would keep for a while but I couldn’t decide if I wanted something beautiful with no purpose or if I wanted something that I could actually use. I decided that I should focus on making…

15: 20th Century Timeline

If you are having trouble deciding on your project, choose an aesthetic to start, then think of an artifact that defines that aesthetic. Choose a random one if you have to! Today we started talking about historic design movements, so that our postmodern references will be understood. Had trouble with a video link, so please…

Main Project Inspirations

The inspiration behind my main project came from my beta fish, Doug. Me and my roommate bought Doug at the beginning of the year and we have grown to love him like a son. Doug currently lives in a small round fish tank that we bought at PetCo. When we bought the fish tank, the…

Main Project Inspirations: Amplifier

Steve Albini’s (of Shellac) guitar rig Since this final project has to have a dynamic element as part of its design, I figured I could incorporate one of my interests: guitar amplification. I’ve wanted to build my own guitar amplifier for some time now, and this project gives me the perfect springboard to work on one. In the realm of…