For my final project for Aesthetics in Design, I chose to document and discuss the design decisions that went into making my custom street trials bicycle frame. This is an independent study project that I have been working on with Professor Knutsen. After seeing the finished product start to take shape, I decided that I…

For those of you who don’t know, I have changed my plans for my final project entirely. I have been working on an independent study course where I design, manufacture, and ride my own custom bike frame. Initially, I intended to leave this project separate from this course; however, after beginning the assembly of the…

For my final project, I am creating a method of bicycle storage for small apartment lining spaces that also function as furniture. The goal and purpose of this project have remained the same; however, there are some design changes that I have made in recent days. The specifications for my project design are mostly centered…

My personal aesthetic draws upon two different perspectives. The first would be from my general aesthetic and what aspects of design I like to be surrounded by. I typically enjoy being in simple and open surroundings and I tend to gravitate towards designs that have both form and function. Because of this, I think that…

For context, the aesthetic that I have chosen for my upcycle project is the Scandinavian aesthetic. Scandinavian designs consist of simple, minimalist, and modern designs often utilizing natural materials and neutral tones. Currently, I am working towards creating a household planter made out of recycled hockey sticks. After removing the paint and logos, the natural…

The selection of materials for my upcycling project turned out to be the driving force behind the selection of my aesthetic. I have chosen to use recycled hockey sticks as the material to create a planter for house plants. Because I will be using wooden hockey sticks whose shafts have fairly simple geometry, I believe…