Derek Spatola

4 posts

Kelly Johnson – Architect of the Air

March 1, 2023

Post 5: What designer do you admire? 2023

Featured: Kelly Johnson with his first project, the one that earned him his position as an aeronautical engineer. -Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Logo -Lockheed Martin Clarence “Kelly” Johnson is a legend in the aerospace community as a prolific designer and team leader. Founder of the illustrious “Skunk Works,” Kelley worked at Lockheed from 1933 to 1975…

Industrial Hanging Planter

February 22, 2023

Derek Spatola

Post 4: Upcycle Design Report 2023, Student Work

Curated Interior My inspiration for this project was the aesthetic of repurposed Industrial living spaces. I drew largely from a Pinterest Board that I had started recently. The board centers around the industrial aesthetic. When contemplating materials for my project I cross-referenced a lot of the pins and looked for common aspects. Those common…

Upcycling Aesthetic – Industrial Style

February 8, 2023

Derek Spatola

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

Apartment Therapy Curated Interior The aesthetic that I chose for my upcycling project is the industrial style. I have always liked the style as a practical person, and as an engineer and someone who worked as a mechanic in high school, the exposed structure and workings of these spaces are fascinating to me. The…

Aesthetic Exploration – The Space Age

January 31, 2023

Derek Spatola

Post 1: Aesthetic Explorations 2023

The 1950’s were a time of great prosperity for the United States of America. The technological developments that were spurred on by World War II were becoming commercialized and mass produced by the previously-wartime indsutry for the everyday citizen to enjoy. Household appliances, the vacuum cleaner, fiberglass, and modern cars from Ford and General Motors.…