Bekah Smith

6 posts

March 22, 2023

Post 8: Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints 2023

Himachal-Inspired Peacock Sculpture: Specifications & Constraints Project Update Since my last post, the ideas and plans for my final project have grown and changed. I am still working towards a Himachal-inspired aesthetic, which will incorporate lots of vibrant colors and textures. And I am still planning to make a peacock sculpture, probably one that is…

Himachal-Inspired Textile Sculpture

March 8, 2023

Bekah Smith

Post 6: Main Project plans and inspirations 2023, Student Work

Major Project Plan Introduction Achieving an exciting colorful aesthetic is my primary objective for the final project. For all my life I’ve been drawn to colorful clothes and vibrant, mixed patterns. Wearing polka dots along with stripes and organic patterns at the same time never seemed like a clash to me, although the more conservatively-dressed…

Bones Lamp: Upcycle Project Report

February 22, 2023

Bekah Smith

Post 4: Upcycle Design Report 2023, Student Work

Summary My Upcycle project has concluded with a final design of a gothic-inspired table lamp made out of animal bones, recycled lamp and cardboard. I’m happy with the final design and aesthetic, and I also look forward to continuing working on the project. I believe it has potential to become a finished product after an…

Lamp of Bones: Upcycle Project Update

February 16, 2023

Bekah Smith

Post 3: Upcycle progress report 2023

Introduction Dark and creepy feelings, creative shadow designs, ornate tracery, and animal bones are so far the highlight of my Upcycle project. I am sticking to the Modern Gothic design aesthetic to create a lamp that will be a centerpiece piece that projects light across the room. So far I’ve received excellent feedback from people…

Upcycle Project Aesthetic

February 9, 2023

Bekah Smith

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

Background The history of my upcycle project began in early 2019, when I happened across some fossils near a hiking trail. They appeared to be bones from an elk or deer, probably left by hunters due to the location and since the skull was missing. Immediately I decided that these fossils would become a future…

Aesthetics of Modern Gothic Design

February 1, 2023

Bekah Smith

Post 1: Aesthetic Explorations 2023, Student Work

Photo source: Matt Cameron (1) Introduction Tracing back to its roots in 12th-16th century architectural styles, modern gothic design is an impressive style. While the modern style may be more free and open, some similar themes include use of ornate embellishments and focus on light and shadow. There is an emphasis on functional geometry and repeating…