Final Report Part 2

So, now is the part where I tell you about how I made my project. As I said in the previous post, I’ve had a lot going on in my…

Final Report Part 1

So, here is my final project. My entire game plan with making is got a little messed up. First I got the flu and was stuck in bed for a…

Progress: Space Desk Ornament

Since my last post, I sadly have not made as much progress as I had initially hoped. Last week was meant to be centered around gathering materials, playing with ideas,…

Post 9: Design Preview Report

For my artifact, I want to continue the spacecore aesthetic I used for my upcycle project. I think it would be cool to have a set of decorative items from…

Post 8: Specifications & Constraints

For my final project, I’m making a sort of desk ornament composed of a flat base, a center shaft, two rings surrounding the shaft, and wires used to suspend the…

Post 7: Plans & Alternatives

For my main project, I’m planning on sticking with my spacecore aesthetic since I’ve gotten to know it well, I like it, and it would be fun to have a…

Main Project Plans and Inspiration

What is your personal aesthetic? The aesthetic that I have been running with thus far is spacecore, and previously it was retro-futurism. Both of these aesthetics share some qualities: some…

Designer I Admire: Tyler The Creator

I chose Tyler The Creator for my blog post because it was the first designer to pop into my mind. Love him or hate him, he’s made huge contributions to…

Upcycle Project Report: Spacecore

Going into this project, I had a pretty good idea of what I was planning on making. Sadly, mother nature decided to turn the AC on this week, so I…

Upcycle Progress Report: Spacecore

Here is my progress so far on the Upcycle project. Sadly, I have been swamped in homework for the past two weeks and there is no sign of an end…

Upcycling Aesthetic: Spacecore

The aesthetic I have chosen for my upcycle project is spacecore. I picked this aesthetic because it shares some of the qualities of my previous post’s aesthetic: retro-futurism. Both of…

Aesthetic Exploration- Retro-Futuristism

Retro-Futurism is an aesthetic that takes on an artistic style similar to that of the 40s and 50s. This is the kind of style that reminds me of classic Coca-Cola…