Abigail Schefer

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Blog Post 8: Top 5 Specs and Constraints

March 21, 2023

Abigail Schefer

Post 8: Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints 2023, Student Work

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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 project? What are you prioritizing? Achieves the intended aesthetic Is functional Incorporates course concepts N/A at this time N/A at this time Next, what are…

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives. Sketch your project in two wildly different aesthetics than the one you are planning. What if….?

March 16, 2023

Abigail Schefer

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

Alternative Aesthetic 1: Minimalism If I were to do my project in a minimalist aesthetic, it would feature neutral colors, simple frames, and no additional decorative elements. The main focus would be creating a low profile, functional item. Alternative Aesthetic 2: Futuristic If I were to do my project in a futuristic aesthetic, it would…

Blog Post 6: Main Project Plans and Inspiration

March 16, 2023

Abigail Schefer

Post 6: Main Project plans and inspirations 2023

For my project, my aesthetic inspiration is colorful maximalism. This aesthetic is a huge part of my everyday life in both the clothes I wear and how I have decorated my personal space. Something I enjoy incorporating into my daily outfits are decorative and colorful sunglasses. For my project, I plan create a pair of…

Blog Post 5: What designer do you admire?

March 16, 2023

Abigail Schefer

Post 5: What designer do you admire? 2023

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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 a biomaterial for electronics applications. As more attention is brought to the global electronic waste issue, the need for sustainable alternatives increases. A majority of…

Blog Post 4: Upcycle Design Report

February 19, 2023

Abigail Schefer

2023, Post 4: Upcycle Final Report, Student Work

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 architecture and sustainable design. Background: Earthship homes are a style of sustainable, off the grid architecture that began in New Mexico the late 20th century.…

Blog Post 3: Upcycle Progress Report

February 16, 2023

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Post 3: Upcycle progress report 2023, Student Work

Blog Post 2: Upcycling Project Aesthetic

February 16, 2023

Abigail Schefer

Post 3: Upcycle progress report 2023, Student Work

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 architecture with the use of sustainable materials and infrastructure. I am choosing this design aesthetic because of my fascination with the concept and for the…

Blog Post 1: Aesthetics Exploration

February 16, 2023

Abigail Schefer

Post 3: Upcycle progress report 2023, Student Work

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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 6 images and/or videos illustrating it, and discuss the context a bit. When was it created? Who were the big players? What influenced it? What…