Rishi Assar

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Final Project Specifications and Constraints, Simplistic Plywood Chair Design

March 22, 2023

Rishi Assar

Post 8: Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints 2023

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For my imperfectly minimal chair design, the specifications and constraints are as follows. Specifications: Comfort: An average-sized human can sit in the chair for a prolonged amount of time without feeling uncomfortable and like they have to stand up. Aesthetic: The chair has a cohesive imperfect minimalism aesthetic and is comprised of at most three…

Aesthetic Experimentation for Simplistic Chair Design

March 15, 2023

Rishi Assar

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

I’ve been experimenting with a few different aesthetics for my chair design in the range of wabi-sabi Japanese wood to a metal welded look. Most of my designs maintain a sharpness and balance while there is sometimes a change in materiality. The design that I think is the most feasible a layered plywood structure with…

Rishi Assar Personal Aesthetic, Main Project Plan, and Inspirations

March 8, 2023

Rishi Assar

Post 6: Main Project plans and inspirations 2023

I had some trouble determining what my aesthetic is and I’m not sure this is entirely accurate as my aesthetic has changed a lot throughout the years. As shallow as this may sound, I think a great way of determining one’s aesthetic has to do with the material things they surround themself with from the…

Graphic Design Mogul Massimo Vignelli

March 1, 2023

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Post 5: What designer do you admire? 2023

A designer I admire is Massimo Vignelli. He was an Italian graphic designer and architect, known for his minimalistic and timeless designs. The thesis behind all his work is that he wanted to design things that would last for a long time and stay strong designs rather than following the latest trends or fads. He…

Gorpcore Aesthetic Belt Bag

February 22, 2023

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Post 4: Upcycle Design Report 2023

Scope and Purpose: The goal of this project was to use upcycled materials to create a fanny pack-style bag in a Gorpcore design aesthetic. Background: Gorpcore is a fashion trend that combines the elements of outdoor clothing with streetwear and fashion. The aesthetic is typically comprised of versatile, functional, and durable clothing items such as…

Gorpcore Style Belt Bag

February 15, 2023

Rishi Assar

Post 3: Upcycle progress report 2023, Student Work

For my upcycle project I decided to create a belt bag in a Gorpcore aesthetic. To achieve this I decided to use a variety of ripstop nylons for the exterior of the bag. This was my first ever sewing project that required patterning a design and cutting different layers for it to be assembled. I…

Gorpcore Aesthetic Upcycling Project

February 8, 2023

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

For my upcycling project I’ve decided to make a tote style bag in a Gorpcore aesthetic. Gorpcore is a fashion trend that basically combines the elements of outdoor clothing with streetwear and fashion. The term “gorp” is acronym for “good old raisins and peanuts,” which is a common trail snack for those on outdoor trips.…

Aesthetic Exploration – Tom Sachs, “Handyman of High Art”

February 1, 2023

Rishi Assar

Post 1: Aesthetic Explorations 2023

Ever since I was first introduced to Tom Sachs via the Neistat brothers, Casey and Van Neistat, I have been captivated by his bricolage and handmade DIY aesthetic. The aesthetic almost seems anarchic but it’s quite the opposite as Tom has established an extremely deliberate set of guidelines and codes in his meticulously…