Ankit Karkhanis

7 posts

Main Project Plan and Alternative Aesthetics

March 16, 2023

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

Following up on my aspiration of creating a sculpture that is both Anamorphous as well as is able to generate a meaningful shadow, I have come up with the following project plan. The most difficult part till now was the figure out exactly what sculpture should I design that can fit both the briefs. After…

Personal Project Plans and Inspiration.

March 9, 2023

Ankit Karkhanis

Post 6: Main Project plans and inspirations 2023

I have always been fascinated with light and shadows. It has intrigued me that just changing the positioning of the light source over a physical model can create different shadows and effects. I am not exactly sure with the aesthetic I will be following but I think I’m leaning to wards sculptural. To add to…

“From Failure to Success: The Inspiring Story of Sir James Dyson”

March 1, 2023

Ankit Karkhanis

Post 5: What designer do you admire? 2023

Sir James Dyson is an inventor and entrepreneur who has made a significant impact on the world of household appliances. From his innovative vacuum cleaners to his blade-less fans and hand dryers, Dyson has changed the way we think about everyday products. However, Dyson’s success story goes beyond just his gadgets; it is a tale…

Intertwined Time

February 22, 2023

Ankit Karkhanis

Post 4: Upcycle Design Report 2023

Braided wire art is a form of artistic expression in which wires are twisted, woven or braided to create intricate patterns and shapes. This type of art is often used to create jewellery, sculptures, and decorative items. Braided wire art can be created using a variety of different wire materials such as copper, silver, and…

Braided Wire Art :- Up-cycling project progress report.

February 22, 2023

Ankit Karkhanis

Post 3: Upcycle progress report 2023

For my up-cycling project, I had decided to use the extra electrical jumper wires lying around in my lab. The first task I identified was to set an aesthetic for my project artifact. Using the wires I had just as is, would not have conformed to a certain aesthetic and so I decided to strip…

Up-cycling Aesthetic :- Braided Wire Art.

February 8, 2023

Ankit Karkhanis

Post 2: What is your Upcycling project aesthetic and why? 2023, Student Work

I have been around electronics and wires for as long as I can remember. Every once in a while we used to have excess wires which have some random issues with them (too short to be used, burnt insulation, etc) because of which they get discarded and just are stored in bulk in one corner.…

Aesthetics Exploration :- MAXIMALISM

February 1, 2023

Ankit Karkhanis

Post 1: Aesthetic Explorations 2023

Maximalism can be defined as the aesthetics of excess. It is an expression belonging or relating to a style in design, art, etc., that uses the largest range of materials and colors possible and very complicated shapes of forms. According to Wikipedia, maximalism in the arts is “a reaction against minimalism… an aesthetic of excess…