Brayden Shelley

4 posts

Futuristic Lighting Upcycle

February 25, 2021

2021, Post 4: Upcycle Final Report, Student Work

The intent of this upcycle project was to create a lighting element that was well-incorporated into the space (such that it is not obvious it is a light) and to give off the vibe that the light was from the future. [ Starting Point ] I had already repurposed this metal shelf as…

Futuristic Lighting Upcycle Progress

February 9, 2021

Brayden Shelley

Post 3: Upcycle progress, Student Work

I decided to do a lighting study on ways to diffuse the light. Diffusion is absolutely key in achieving the intended aesthetic. Without proper diffusion, the lighting is too harsh and stands out so much to the point that the lights are more of an eyesore than anything. This is where adding LED strips usually…

Futuristic (lighting) Upcycle

February 3, 2021

Brayden Shelley

Post 2: Upcycle Aesthetic, Student Work

Continuing off of my initial aesthetic exploration of the futuristic style, I hope to incorporate this style into my upcycle project. One of the key aspects of the futuristic aesthetic is light and its seamless incorporation. To exemplify this incorporation, here are a few examples from a house designed by Geometrix Design. Notice how the…

Futuristic Aesthetic Exploration

January 26, 2021

Brayden Shelley

Post 1: Aesthetics Explorations 2021

Ahead its Time | Out of this World | A Vision from the Future [ This aesthetic explores what products, clothing, and artifacts might look like if they were sent back in time from 2097 ] This interior design by Tétris perfectly captures the hyper-modern aesthetic. The abstract elements and shapes and life to…