Peter Jakubczak

8 posts

Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints Minimalistic Hourglass

March 18, 2023

Post 8: Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints 2023

For my final artifact, I’m choosing to go with a minimalistic hourglass. I originally was going to go with a modern aesthetic. However, after doing the sketching exercise, I was really inspired by the minimalist design. This is an artifact I want to keep on my desk and I personally have a very minimalistic…

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives : Minimalist and Vintage Hourglass

March 11, 2023

Peter Jakubczak

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

I originally was deciding between a watch winder and an hourglass for my Main Project. I have decided to pursue the hourglass. I intended to make the hourglass with a modern aesthetic to it. After sketching a minimalistic and vintage hour glass, I’m really liking these as well. The minimalistic hour glass would be…

Main Project Plans and Inspiration – Watch Winder Minimalist

March 7, 2023

Peter Jakubczak

Post 6: Main Project plans and inspirations 2023

I currently have two ideas for my final artifact. The first idea is a watch winder. A watch winder rotates and simulates the effect of wearing a watch. It prevents the watch from using its power reserve, as a result, your watch is always ready to be worn. Watch winders work with automatic winding watches.…

Designer I Admire – Virgil Abloh

February 28, 2023

Peter Jakubczak

Post 5: What designer do you admire? 2023

The designer that I admire is Virgil Abloh. He made “history as the first African American to take the helm at industry giant Louis Vuitton.” Virgil has an understanding of design and creativity that goes well beyond his fashion. Virgil started off as an architect. He got a civil engineering degree at the University of…

Upcycle Design Report – 70’s Theme Cat House

February 22, 2023

Peter Jakubczak

Post 4: Upcycle Design Report 2023

For my upcycling project, I designed a cat house with a 70’s theme. I am also gifting my project to my coworker, who was looking to purchase a cat house! The 70’s era was very funky and groovy, filled with warm colors and overall happiness. This was an aesthetic that really stood out to me,…

Upcycle Progress – 70’s Cat House

February 12, 2023

Peter Jakubczak

Post 3: Upcycle progress report 2023

For my upcycling project, I am building a 70’s themed cat house. I am gifting the final product to my co-worker! I knew I wanted to incorporate the use of cardboard. I started by taking a big box from my closet and cutting it up. I then used a glue gun to begin assembling the…

Upcycle Cat House – 70’s Theme

February 4, 2023

Peter Jakubczak

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

For my upcycling project, I was really stuck on what I wanted to design. I knew I wanted to incorporate the use of cardboard. As an out-of-state student, I have a ton of old cardboard boxes that I use to move back and forth. Rather than tossing the cardboard away, I believe I can make…

Aesthetic Exploration – Modern Architecture, Jakubczak

January 27, 2023

Peter Jakubczak

Post 1: Aesthetic Explorations 2023

“The term “Modern architecture” describes architecture designed and built within the social, artistic, and cultural attitude known as Modernism” Erin Midgol (1). There is a strong emphasis on experimentation. Modern architecture came around with advancements of engineering and building materials. With respect to architecture, modernism came around in the 20th century, and became more prevalent…