When I first heard about the final project for this course I did not immediately have an idea for what I would like to make. I began thinking about how to make a dynamic work and what that would look like.  Immediately I began think about how to create motion mechanically, I think this is…

I have finished constructing the physical device of the digital picture frame. I used duct tape to hold the monitor in place and screwed in three wooden struts to hold the monitor in place. I then used picture mounting d rings and copper wire that were from the original painting. I am very excited about…

I have been able to complete the picture frame base. I started by buying a donor painting from goodwill that I removed from its frame. Next I cut the frame into pieces so it would be more manageable to carry around with me. Then I measured two corners of the frame with the monitor so…

So far I have been focusing my efforts on creating the picture frame first as I want to have a product at the end of this project before a bunch of renders. I was able to get my hands on a Raspberry Pi 2 from a coworker for $5. This is what I plan to…

I have a lot of ideas for my project so coming up with specs and constraints has been very easy. Specifications: Once the device is built I want it to be fully set up. I want the device to alway be on and constantly be changing photos throughout the day. I like this idea because…

Currently for my project I am trying to decide what aesthetic I want to use for my frame. I am stuck between using a gaudy ornamental frame that has lots of details, or a simpler frame that would fit in anywhere. There are pros and cons to both options, as an ornamental frame would have…

My name is Luke Carey, I am from Massachusetts and I would say that my personal aesthetic is a combination of many things. For instance I have  been interested in sneakers and shoes since I was in the 6th grade, which as I got older led to an interest in fashion in general. But since…

My favorite designer is Hiroki Nakamura, the founder of Japanese clothing brand Visvim. Visvim focuses on handmade sustainable high quality products that are made to withstand the test of time and become better with age. Visvim makes clothing in the Japanese Americana style, which combines American western wear, traditional Japanese denim, and  vintage sporting goods.…

I have always wanted to make a Japanese boro style denim tapestry, so I thought this project would be the perfect opportunity as it is an upcycle. These kinds of tapestries were created by peasants in Japan during the early 1800s. As items became worn they would get repaired with mismatching fabrics due to a…

So far I have been able to collect all of the materials for the tapestry and determine exactly how I want to go about constructing the piece. I have selected to use mostly darker denim material that I picked up from the thrift store. I have been cutting apart the pairs of jeans along the…

I am going to make a traditional boro style denim tapestry. Created by low class Japanese citizens in the mid 1800s, boro denim is the art of repairing denim by patching new sections on. Boro style denim can also be created by sewing many different sections of fabric together. It utilizes striped patches to contrast…

The outfit picture or (fit pic) has been on Instagram since the creation of the image sharing social media site. Like most things, fit pics started as a simple way for a person to share their outfit. Commonly, users will either take a photo in the mirror or have a photographer take pictures of them.…