During the exploration phase, I spent two weeks exploring different chair designs and figuring out how to incorporate the logo into the design. I created numerous sketches and reviewed them…
The inspiration for my chair design came from a logo I created while studying abroad in Europe. The logo had a unique shape that I adapted and applied to the…
My progress report for my plywood chair is as follows: Material Sourcing: The first step in the process was to source the necessary materials for the chair. I carefully selected…
Discovery of ideal chair proportions so that anyone can use the chair rather than it being optimized to my dimensions. More refined sketches. More refined sketches. More refined sketches. Origination…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
   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.…