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 with my friends and family to get feedback. In the skill acquisition phase, I spent a week using CAD software to create 3D models of…

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 chair’s design. The chair’s initial design was complex and had a lot of curves and edges, but I realized that this would make it unstable,…

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 the materials that would be both durable and aesthetically pleasing. After careful consideration, I decided on a high-quality plywood that met your requirements for both…

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 of the idea is based on a logo I designed. Origination of the idea is based on a logo I designed. Ideal chair angles and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

     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…