Brayden Shelley

10 posts

Futuristic Longboard | Final Report

April 28, 2021

2021, Post 10: Final Report 2021 Part 1: What, Post 11: Final Report 2021 Part 2: How, Student Work

Part 1: What I Made With this project, my intention was to apply the futuristic aesthetic that I have been exploring throughout the semester with my personal aesthetic. [ The Futuristic Aesthetic ] The futuristic aesthetic is something that I made up in a sense and is very subjective as to what it actually means…

Futuristic Longboard Constraints and Specifications

April 7, 2021

Brayden Shelley

Post 9: Top 5 constraints, top 5 specifications

Specifications: The board needs to be functional / rideable. A huge part of the whole design is for it to be a real (rideable) longboard, not just something that you hang on the wall. It needs to be durable enough to not crack when riding it. This may seem obvious and go hand-in-hand with the previous…

Futuristic Longboard Design Preview

March 31, 2021

Brayden Shelley

Post 8: Design Preview Report

In my previous post I outlined the initial plan for my final project and showed some of the parts and materials I plan to use. In this post, I’ll go over how I plan to combine those elements and give a idea of what the finished product may look like. To recap, I am attempting…

Futuristic Longboard

March 17, 2021

Brayden Shelley

Post 7: Main project aesthetics – plans and alternatives

My original plan was to create a futuristic “high-tech” mask and incorporate glasses into it (since masks always fog my glasses). I made some sketches and attempted to plan it out, but I quickly realized it was going to be much harder than I expected. In the previous post about our personal aesthetics, I…

My Personal Aesthetic

March 10, 2021

Brayden Shelley

Post 6: My Personal Aesthetic 2021

My style is heavily influenced by a mix of my hobbies of snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding, and photography. I think this is a situation when photos tell more than words, so I’ll let these photos show my personal aesthetic and speak for themselves. I seem to own a lot of Adidas. All of…

High Tech Mask Final Project

March 3, 2021

Brayden Shelley

Post 5: Main project plans and inspirations

Masks are often a common element in the world of sci-fi. Whether it be for outer space, issues of pollution, or to protect against viruses, masks are often added into the genre. With issues such as COVID-19 arising and masks becoming more common, I can see the connection of why they are somewhat synonyms with…

Futuristic Lighting Upcycle

February 25, 2021

Brayden Shelley

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…