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The Dark Academia Aesthetic

Upcycling Liquor Bottles into Industrial Vintage Drinkware

Upcycle Progress Report

Exploring a Modern Pastel Alternative to My Industrial Vintage Upcycle Project

Liquor Bottle Glasses and Vases

Functionalist Inspiration for Final Project

Rugged Functionalist, Minimalist, Rustic Camping Tables

Folding Camp Table Project: Inspiration, Aesthetic, and Design Vision

Portable Camping Table Core Specifications & Constraints

Camping Table Materials, Leg Work and Attachment Rethink

Portable Camp Table: Design Rationale, Aesthetic Intent, and Build Overview

Fabrication and Final Reflections on the Rugged Camp Table Project

Aesthetics in Design Portfolio Summary

Aesthetics of Design by Jean Hertzberg and students is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0