Post 11: Final Report Part 1

What is it? For this project, I created a multifunctional art piece in a colorful maximalist aesthetic. Project Inspirations My inspiration came from a TikTok video I saw of a…

Post 10: Progress

Show and tell progress since the Design Preview. I decided to change my project idea, so this blog post includes my progress update as well as an updated version of…

Post 9: Design Preview

DESIGN: MATERIALS NEEDED: 1.oven bake clay (white, pink, blue, orange) 2. Recycled beads 3. String 4. Jump Rings 5. Glasses hinges (TBD on this) 6.  Glue FABRICATION PLAN create clay…

Blog Post 8: Top 5 Specs and Constraints

What are the top 5 things you want your project to look like, to feel like, to do? What are the aspects that will tell you you’ve succeeded in your…

Blog Post 5: What designer do you admire?

Two designers I admire are Eldy S. Vasquez and Katie Vega. Together, they developed a breadboard made out of mycelium. This project is the first I have heard of using…

Blog Post 4: Upcycle Design Report

Scope and Purpose: The goal of this project was to identify and prototype an upcycled aesthetic. I chose to create a model of an Earthship home, known for their upcycled…

Blog Post 2: Upcycling Project Aesthetic

What is your upcycling aesthetic and why? For my upcycling project, I will be created a miniature model of an Earthship home. This type of home combines Santa Fe style…

Blog Post 1: Aesthetics Exploration

Explore an aesthetic. We will go over the definition and examples in class, but keep this assignment in mind. For your first blog post, identify an aesthetic, include at least…