Elvin Chateauvert

7 posts

Main Project Aesthetic Alternative Designs

March 15, 2023

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

I went ahead and leaned into the swooping and curving lines; I’m not sure if it will yield a more functional tool over a straight rendition but I think it looks much more elegant and I think that is more important for me. There are a couple of version with only 2 hand positions but…

Main Project Plans: Custom Ice Tools

March 12, 2023

Elvin Chateauvert

Post 6: Main Project plans and inspirations 2023

As an avid climber, I have always been fascinated by the tools we use, ice climbing is completely different type of climbing which relies almost entirely on tools and equipment. Ice tools, are held like hammers and swung into the ice for purchase; they are cost restrictive and so, as an engineering student, I have…

Clarence “Kelly” Johnson

March 1, 2023

Elvin Chateauvert

Post 5: What designer do you admire? 2023

Clarence “Kelly” Johnson was the chief designer of the SR-71 Blackbird, one of the most iconic aircraft ever designed. Johnson was a legendary figure in the aviation world, known for his genius-level intellect and his ability to think outside the box. He was the founder of Lockheed Martin’s famous Skunk Works division, which was responsible…

Functionalist Hammer Upcycle Report

February 21, 2023

Elvin Chateauvert

Post 4: Upcycle Design Report 2023, Student Work

The goal of this project was to make a functional hammer out of free materials to practice both my metal and wood working skills. The result of this project is a functionalist hammer which utilizes multiple materials and many manufacturing techniques. The Head started out as a piece of low carbon steel round stock which…

Functionalist Hammer upcycle

February 6, 2023

Elvin Chateauvert

Post 3: Upcycle progress report 2023

The aesthetic I wish to explore is functionalism; this is idea that a things pure value and beauty is derived from it’s use (or function). I may not agree directly with this aesthetics’ cut and dry approach to beauty but I do believe that things which are functional and beautiful are more valuable that one…

Aesthetics Exploration – Retro Futurism

January 29, 2023

Elvin Chateauvert

2023, Post 1: Aesthetic Explorations 2023, Student Work

Retro Futurism is an aesthetic which employs the use of one technological theme to create an idealized Sci-Fi outlook of what civilization could become. The Jetson’s, Lost in Space and Fallout are all examples of Retro Futurism with a specific focus on flying cars, personal robots and atomic advancements. Retro Futurisms appeal is one of…

Aesthetics Exploration – Minimalism

January 29, 2023

Elvin Chateauvert

2023, Post 1: Aesthetic Explorations 2023, Student Work

Less is less This could be a chair, nightstand, table… or just a cube. If you need to ask, maybe minimalism isn’t for you Citations: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/white-cube-3d-render-illustration-gm1144256810-307556076