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Alex Kelling
8 posts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkelling/

Top 5 Specifications & Constraints: Wood Bathymetric Map

March 22, 2023
Alex Kelling
Post 8: Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints 2023
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I have come to see specifications and constraints as one in the same. They both define the scope of the project, either by defining the objective, or excluding what is not the objective. Time is a constraint and is specified by the remaining duration of the semester, same end result in defining the end goal.…
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Project Plans and Alternative: Bathymetric Map

March 15, 2023
Alex Kelling
Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023
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I fell my project is the aesthetic, if you search “3D lake map”, “3D wood lake map”, “3D bathymetric map” or any combination of those terms, you get the idea that I am trying to replicate. My plan is to continue on with this direction but explore other aesthetics was fun.   Old World Map Aesthetic…
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Main Project Plan: Wood Bathymetric Map

March 8, 2023
Alex Kelling
Post 6: Main Project plans and inspirations 2023, Student Work
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I am fascinated with topography and cartography. I waste too much time perusing google maps looking for interesting things in places I am intimately familiar with or have never been. The lay of the land and how that influences human ideals and settlements. Besides the particle benefits, humans are drawn to mountains and water. I…
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Admired Designer: John Moses Browning

February 27, 2023
Alex Kelling
Post 5: What designer do you admire? 2023
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As someone with an interest in military history, specifically of the 20th century, one designer I admire is John Moses Browning. Browning is responsible for some of the most major advancements of military firearms in the early 20th century. With 128 firearms patents during his life from 1855 to passing away at his work bench…
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Upcycle Project – Turner’s Cube Desk Toy

February 22, 2023
Alex Kelling
Post 4: Upcycle Design Report 2023
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Upcycle Turner’s Cube Desk Toy Alex Kelling Desk Toy Aesthetic Desk toys are small, fun little objects to tinker or fidget with as well as having a visually appealing look. They sit on the desk to add personality and distinction to the office work who occupies it. A Google image search reveals what define the…
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Upcycle Update – Desk Toy

February 15, 2023
Alex Kelling
Post 3: Upcycle progress report 2023
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For my Upcycle project, I am making my own rendition of a Turner’s Cube out of a scrap piece of aluminum. To start, I researched Turner’s cubes online. After seeing varying designs and types, I understood the aesthetic I was going for, cubes in circles that are not free floating. I designed my cube in…
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Upcycle Aesthetic – Desk Toy

February 8, 2023
Alex Kelling
2023, Post 2: What is your Upcycling project aesthetic and why? 2023
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For my upcycle project, I will make a desk toy out of a spare aluminum block I have. My goal is to make the block into a cube and then bore or turn several concentric circles or smaller sizes. This results in the appearance of small cubes inside the bigger cube. This is conventionally called…
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Aesthetic Exploration – American Numismatics

February 1, 2023
Alex Kelling
2023, Post 1: Aesthetic Explorations 2023, Student Work
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Aesthetics  of American Numismatics The phrase ‘pocket change’ means something is inexpensive or cheap. But have you ever stopped to look at your pocket change? Although coins today carry very little value and are not used as a primary form of currency in daily life, that as not always been true. In 1929, the peak…
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This semester’s students

  • 1 Abhishek Raut
    • Aesthetics Exploration: Aerodynamic Design
  • 1 Abigail Schefer
    • Blog Post 8: Top 5 Specs and Constraints
  • 1 Aidan Shelburne
    • Specifications and Constraints – Three Position Ice Tools
  • 1 Ali Alfares
    • Main Project Plans and Alternatives
  • 1 Alexander Hernacki
    • Specifications and Constraints
  • 1 Alex Jakubek
    • Puzzle Ship: Two Different Aesthetics
  • 1 Alex Kelling
    • Top 5 Specifications & Constraints: Wood Bathymetric Map
  • 1 Alexandr Vassilyev
    • Specifications and Constraints – Contemporary Desk Lamp
  • 1 Anil Antony Karathra
    • Specifications and Constraints
  • 1 Ankit Karkhanis
    • Main Project Plan and Alternative Aesthetics
  • 1 Anna Lugthart
    • Specifications And Constraints for a Mortise and Tenon Nightstand
  • 1 Aryan Gandhi
    • Unconventional Aesthetics for an Abstract Geometric Rock
  • 1 Austin Beltz
    • Specs and Constraints: Cantilever Suspension
  • 1 Ben Fougere
    • Top 5 Specifications and Top 5 Constraints
  • 1 Bodhin Peterson-Smart
    • Main Project Plans and Inspirations
  • 1 Roger Carter
    • 5 Specifications 5 Constraints
  • 1 Cameron Sprenger
    • Constrains and Specifications for Final Project
  • 1 Brewster Beck von Peccoz
    • Early Console Emulator + Wall Mount Arcade
  • 1 Chris Griffin
    • Post 8: Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints
  • 1 Chin-Hsuan(Andrea) Wang
    • Sketch my project in the different aesthetics: Horror and Minimalism
  • 1 Connor Jameson
    • 5 Specifications and 5 Constraints
  • 1 Colin Neeson
    • Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives
  • 1 Daniel Bojorquez
    • Specifications and Constraints
  • 1 Derek Spatola
    • Kelly Johnson – Architect of the Air
  • 1 Dylan Jackson
    • Upcycling Aesthetic: Layered Laser Cuts
  • 1 Eileen Reh
    • Creating a Profile Picture
  • 1 Elvin Chateauvert
    • Main Project Aesthetic Alternative Designs
  • 1 Ethan Street
    • Specifications and Constraints: Violin Pendulum
  • 1 George Davis
    • saddlebag/electrics panel specs and constraints
  • 1 Grant Barnes
    • Project Specifications and Constraints
  • 1 Grady Forsyth
    • Specifications and Constraints for Visual Board
  • 1 Hannah Matthews
    • Post 8: project prioritizes and constraints
  • 1 Hayden Moll
    • Final Project Constraints and Specifications
  • 1 Will Harris
    • Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives
  • 1 Heider Iacometti
    • Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives // Heider Iacometti
  • 1 Holly Young
    • Specifications and Constraints: Water Wheel
  • 1 Hunter Maul
    • My Top 5 Specifications and Constraints: Desk Drawer
  • 1 India Johnson
    • Post 8: Top 5 specs, top 5 constraints
  • 1 Ivan Werne
    • Specifications, Constraints, and project change motivation
  • 1 James Cadagan
  • 1 Jon Albaum
    • Blog Post 8: Top 5 Specifications and Top 5 Constraints
  • 1 Josh Calugay
    • Top 5 Specifications and Constraints
  • 1 Jonah Chapel
    • Alternative Aesthetics
  • 1 Jose Salgado
    • Top 5 Specifications and constraints
  • 1 Lily Gabriel
    • Post 8: Specifications and Restraints
  • 1 Luke Carey
    • Upcycle vs Design
  • 1 Lucas Fesmire
    • Specs and Constraints: Skateboard Deck
  • 1 Matt Holleb
    • Matthew Holleb : Top Specifications and Constraints for my final project
  • 1 Maddie O'Brien
    • Main Project Inspirations and Aesthetic
  • 1 Michael Dailey
    • Post 8: Specifications & Constraints
  • 1 Nate Olson
    • Main Project Inspirations – Celtic Puzzle Box
  • 1 Nic Garzione
    • Specifications and Constraints
  • 1 Owen Hull
    • Top 5 Specifications, Top 5 Constraints
  • 1 Palmer Dick-Montez
    • Specifications and Constraints for Kinetic Sculpture
  • 1 Peter Jakubczak
    • Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints Minimalistic Hourglass
  • 1 Perry Owens
    • Alternative Aesthetics – Interactive Chess Board
  • 1 Pere Roquet Arroyo
    • Specifications and Constraints: Organic shaped manual press
  • 1 Rachel Jones
    • Art Deco and Stained Glass Jewelry Box (Specs and Constraints)
  • 1 Reed Beidleman
    • Top 5 Specifications and Constraints – Ebike Battery Enclosure
  • 1 Bekah Smith
  • 1 Rishi Assar
    • Final Project Specifications and Constraints, Simplistic Plywood Chair Design
  • 1 Riley Dressel
    • Specifications and Constraints of an Automated Coffee Maker
  • 1 Rishabh Rai
    • My Aesthetics and A Sci-Fi inspired small robot.
  • 1 Sam Vallo
    • Top 5 Specs and Constraints
  • 1 Cody Wong
    • Post 9: Top 5 Specs and Top 5 Constraints
  • 1 Abdulrahman Nashawi
    • Final Project Part 2: Coffee Capsules Holder
  • 1 Austin Maes
    • LED Snowboard – Final Report 2
  • 1 Austin Ross
    • Final Project Part 2 “How” – Mountain Wall Art
  • 1 Benjamin Chang
    • Final Part 1&2
  • 1 Benjamin Robles
    • Final Part 2: MTB jersey
  • 1 Brooke Shade
    • Final Report Part 2 // Industrial & Rustic Hexagonal Wedding Arch
  • 1 Charles Keely
    • Final Report 2 – Indietronic EP
  • 1 Christopher Lehr
    • Final Project Part 2 How – Minimalist Clothing
  • 1 Davis Butte
    • Aesthetic Roots: Industrialism
  • 1 Davis Robertson
    • Main Project Final Report 2 – Hydroponic Garden
  • 1 Daniel Straub
    • Final Project Part 2: Desktop Vortex Waterfall
  • 1 Emily Jordan
    • Favorite Youtube How To
  • 1 Ethan Elshyeb
    • Aesthetic Exploration: Voxels
  • 1 Fiona Bell
    • Final Part 2: Floral Mobile
  • 1 George
    • Rustic Ocean Resin Table – Final Report Pt. 2
  • 1 Hailee Pritchard
    • Final Project Report 2: Hoodie
  • 1 Hannah Walsh
    • Summing Up 2020
  • 1 Isabella Colosimo
    • Final Project 1: Succulent Mirror
  • 1 Jason Fontillas
    • Upcycle Final Report // Laser Cut Chess Pieces
  • 1 Jamie Frankel
    • Final Project Video
  • 1 Jackson Hootman
    • Summing up 2020: Jackson Hootman
  • 1 Joseph Knapp
    • Design Review 2: How and When?
  • 1 Justin Engbrecht
    • Summing Up 2020
  • 1 Justin Lim
    • Aesthetic Roots: Science and Math
  • 1 Kaiya Wahl
    • Final Project Part 2: Octopus Statue
  • 1 Kensue Kiatoukaysy
    • Main Project Final Report
  • 1 Kevin Yang
    • Summing up Aesthetics of Design 2020
  • 1 Mary Rahjes
    • Summing Up 2020
  • 1 Miles Radakovitz
    • Miles Radakovitz: Reading Table
  • 1 Nathaniel Wang
    • Final Project Report: The Stirling Motor
  • 1 Nicole Leon-Molina
    • Summing Up 2020
  • 1 Noah Verspohl
    • Final Report 2 – Aircraft LED Sign
  • 1 Patrick Bodine-Ellison
    • Design/Build Video: Making a Hexapod
  • 1 Paul Tapsall
    • Final Project Report 2: Wood Resin Table
  • 1 Max Armstrong
    • Speaker Enclosure: Main Project Part 1
  • 1 Rhys Rueffert
    • Main Project Part 2: How
  • 1 Ryan Weatherbee
    • Final Project Part 1 – Radial Solenoid Engine
  • 1 Thomas Buckholtz
    • Summing Up 2020: Aesthetics of Design
  • 1 Victoria Rios
    • Final Project
  • 1 Will Tse
    • Final Project Part 2 2020: Hand-Making an Electrical Guitar
  • 1 Xiang Luo
    • Main Project Inspiration: Hedgehog phone case
  • 1 Zach Aldrich
    • Summing Up 2020
  • 1 Jean Hertzberg
    • Main Project Final Documentation Specifications
  • 1 Shrey Naresh Solanki
    • Exploring the Possibilities: Wildly Different Aesthetics for a Magical Heartbeat Tree

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