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Branden Tangney
10 posts

Final Report – Cryptex Lock

April 21, 2021
Branden Tangney
Post 10: Final Report 2021 Part 1: What, Post 11: Final Report 2021 Part 2: How, Student Work, zv 2021
4 Comments
As a little kid I constantly found myself wanting to take apart objects or find a way to lock mechanisms that could be used for storage. For example, I had a special piggy bank for my allowance that had a key locking mechanism which must be inserted a certain way to unlock the piggy bank.…
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Cryptex Lock, Constraints and Specs

April 6, 2021
Branden Tangney
Post 9: Top 5 constraints, top 5 specifications, Student Work, zv 2021
2 Comments
Upon completion of the design preview, I spent a large sum of time working on my cryptex lock to produce my first full iteration utilizing every component necessary. This step took multiple hours in CAD and a few different prints to ensure all the locking number dials as well as both the inner and outer…
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Cryptex Lock Design Preview

March 29, 2021
Branden Tangney
Post 8: Design Preview Report, Student Work, zv 2021
2 Comments
For my project, I decided to make a cryptex lock as I have wanted to build one ever since watching The Da Vinci Code. Thus, this project presented me with the perfect opportunity to design and fabricate a lock based on one of my favorite movies. This lock falls into one aesthetic which I am…
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Cryptex Lock

March 17, 2021
Branden Tangney
Post 7: Main project aesthetics – plans and alternatives, Student Work, zv 2021
4 Comments
Since I have come to a conclusion for my final project for quite some time now, my ideas and design are pretty much cemented. Therefore, I would prefer to utilize this post to discuss my progress on my cryptex lock and highlight a few key components. As previously discussed in my recent blog posts, I…
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My Personal Aesthetic

March 10, 2021
Branden Tangney
Post 6: My Personal Aesthetic 2021, Student Work, zv 2021
2 Comments
In my free time I enjoy working out, playing hockey, and being outdoors which in return defines my personal aesthetic. Before attending the University of Colorado Boulder, I took two years off of school and played semi professional hockey in Canada chasing my dream of becoming a division 1 athlete. Therefore, I consider myself to…
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Cryptex Lock

March 3, 2021
Branden Tangney
Post 5: Main project plans and inspirations, Student Work, zv 2021
4 Comments
As a little kid I constantly found myself wanting to take apart objects or find a way to lock mechanisms that could be used for storage. For example, I had a special piggy bank for my allowance that had a key locking mechanism which must be inserted a certain way to unlock the piggy bank.…
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Upcycle Final Report – Christmas Tree Aesthetic

February 24, 2021
Branden Tangney
Post 4: Upcycle Final Report, Student Work, zv 2021
3 Comments
Inspiration: Creativity is not one of my strong suits and thus my Upcycle project took quite a bit of searching. At the beginning of the semester when we discussed our comfort levels with design I rated myself at the very bottom of the list. Therefore, I needed to take a different avenue to come up…
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Christmas Upcycle Progress

February 9, 2021
Branden Tangney
Post 3: Upcycle progress, Student Work, zv 2021
2 Comments
For my upcycling project, I have planned to construct a Christmas tree out of used beer cans. I explored a few different ideas on how to construct the tree and ways to arrange the beer cans to resemble a Christmas tree. After narrowing down my ideas, the first step was to find a used cardboard…
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Christmas Aesthetics

February 2, 2021
Branden Tangney
Post 2: Upcycle Aesthetic, Student Work, zv 2021
3 Comments
For my Upcycle project, I had to search for quite some time. At the beginning of the semester when we discussed our comfort levels with design I rated myself at the very bottom of the list. Therefore, it was easier for me to think about my favorite seasons and holidays as inspiration for my project.…
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Explore an Aesthetic

January 20, 2021
Branden Tangney
Post 1: Aesthetics Explorations 2021, Student Work
4 Comments
Skiing is a winter sport used for both leisure and competition, common in Colorado as well as various states and countries around the world.   Skiing utilizes a simple concept which relies on gravity and the inclination at which the slope of the terrain is situated. The mission is simple: go fast and don’t crash.…
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This semester’s students

  • 1 Abhishek Raut
    • Aesthetics Exploration: Aerodynamic Design
  • 1 Abigail Schefer
    • Blog Post 8: Top 5 Specs and Constraints
  • 1 Aidan Shelburne
    • Specifications and Constraints – Three Position Ice Tools
  • 1 Ali Alfares
    • Main Project Plans and Alternatives
  • 1 Alexander Hernacki
    • Specifications and Constraints
  • 1 Alex Jakubek
    • Puzzle Ship: Two Different Aesthetics
  • 1 Alex Kelling
    • Top 5 Specifications & Constraints: Wood Bathymetric Map
  • 1 Alexandr Vassilyev
    • Specifications and Constraints – Contemporary Desk Lamp
  • 1 Anil Antony Karathra
    • Specifications and Constraints
  • 1 Ankit Karkhanis
    • Main Project Plan and Alternative Aesthetics
  • 1 Anna Lugthart
    • Specifications And Constraints for a Mortise and Tenon Nightstand
  • 1 Aryan Gandhi
    • Unconventional Aesthetics for an Abstract Geometric Rock
  • 1 Austin Beltz
    • Specs and Constraints: Cantilever Suspension
  • 1 Ben Fougere
    • Top 5 Specifications and Top 5 Constraints
  • 1 Bodhin Peterson-Smart
    • Main Project Plans and Inspirations
  • 1 Roger Carter
    • 5 Specifications 5 Constraints
  • 1 Cameron Sprenger
    • Constrains and Specifications for Final Project
  • 1 Brewster Beck von Peccoz
    • Early Console Emulator + Wall Mount Arcade
  • 1 Chris Griffin
    • Post 8: Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints
  • 1 Chin-Hsuan(Andrea) Wang
    • Sketch my project in the different aesthetics: Horror and Minimalism
  • 1 Connor Jameson
    • 5 Specifications and 5 Constraints
  • 1 Colin Neeson
    • Main Project Plans and Inspirations
  • 1 Daniel Bojorquez
    • Specifications and Constraints
  • 1 Derek Spatola
    • Kelly Johnson – Architect of the Air
  • 1 Dylan Jackson
    • Upcycling Aesthetic: Layered Laser Cuts
  • 1 Eileen Reh
    • Creating a Profile Picture
  • 1 Elvin Chateauvert
    • Main Project Aesthetic Alternative Designs
  • 1 Ethan Street
    • Specifications and Constraints: Violin Pendulum
  • 1 George Davis
    • saddlebag/electrics panel specs and constraints
  • 1 Grant Barnes
    • Project Specifications and Constraints
  • 1 Grady Forsyth
    • Specifications and Constraints for Visual Board
  • 1 Hannah Matthews
    • Post 8: project prioritizes and constraints
  • 1 Hayden Moll
    • Final Project Constraints and Specifications
  • 1 Will Harris
    • Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives
  • 1 Heider Iacometti
    • Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives // Heider Iacometti
  • 1 Holly Young
    • Specifications and Constraints: Water Wheel
  • 1 Hunter Maul
    • My Top 5 Specifications and Constraints: Desk Drawer
  • 1 India Johnson
    • Post 8: Top 5 specs, top 5 constraints
  • 1 Ivan Werne
    • Specifications, Constraints, and project change motivation
  • 1 James Cadagan
  • 1 Jon Albaum
    • Blog Post 8: Top 5 Specifications and Top 5 Constraints
  • 1 Josh Calugay
    • Main Project Plans and Alternatives
  • 1 Jonah Chapel
    • Alternative Aesthetics
  • 1 Jose Salgado
    • Top 5 Specifications and constraints
  • 1 Lily Gabriel
    • Post 8: Specifications and Restraints
  • 1 Luke Carey
    • Upcycle vs Design
  • 1 Lucas Fesmire
    • Specs and Constraints: Skateboard Deck
  • 1 Matt Holleb
    • Matthew Holleb : Top Specifications and Constraints for my final project
  • 1 Maddie O'Brien
    • Main Project Inspirations and Aesthetic
  • 1 Michael Dailey
    • Post 8: Specifications & Constraints
  • 1 Nate Olson
    • Main Project Inspirations – Celtic Puzzle Box
  • 1 Nic Garzione
    • Specifications and Constraints
  • 1 Owen Hull
    • Top 5 Specifications, Top 5 Constraints
  • 1 Palmer Dick-Montez
    • Specifications and Constraints for Kinetic Sculpture
  • 1 Peter Jakubczak
    • Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints Minimalistic Hourglass
  • 1 Perry Owens
    • Alternative Aesthetics – Interactive Chess Board
  • 1 Pere Roquet Arroyo
    • Specifications and Constraints: Organic shaped manual press
  • 1 Rachel Jones
    • Art Deco and Stained Glass Jewelry Box (Specs and Constraints)
  • 1 Reed Beidleman
    • Top 5 Specifications and Constraints – Ebike Battery Enclosure
  • 1 Bekah Smith
  • 1 Rishi Assar
    • Final Project Specifications and Constraints, Simplistic Plywood Chair Design
  • 1 Riley Dressel
    • Specifications and Constraints of an Automated Coffee Maker
  • 1 Rishabh Rai
    • My Aesthetics and A Sci-Fi inspired small robot.
  • 1 Sam Vallo
    • Top 5 Specs and Constraints
  • 1 Cody Wong
    • Post 9: Top 5 Specs and Top 5 Constraints
  • 1 Abdulrahman Nashawi
    • Final Project Part 2: Coffee Capsules Holder
  • 1 Austin Maes
    • LED Snowboard – Final Report 2
  • 1 Austin Ross
    • Final Project Part 2 “How” – Mountain Wall Art
  • 1 Benjamin Chang
    • Final Part 1&2
  • 1 Benjamin Robles
    • Final Part 2: MTB jersey
  • 1 Brooke Shade
    • Final Report Part 2 // Industrial & Rustic Hexagonal Wedding Arch
  • 1 Charles Keely
    • Final Report 2 – Indietronic EP
  • 1 Christopher Lehr
    • Final Project Part 2 How – Minimalist Clothing
  • 1 Davis Butte
    • Aesthetic Roots: Industrialism
  • 1 Davis Robertson
    • Main Project Final Report 2 – Hydroponic Garden
  • 1 Daniel Straub
    • Final Project Part 2: Desktop Vortex Waterfall
  • 1 Emily Jordan
    • Favorite Youtube How To
  • 1 Ethan Elshyeb
    • Aesthetic Exploration: Voxels
  • 1 Fiona Bell
    • Final Part 2: Floral Mobile
  • 1 George
    • Rustic Ocean Resin Table – Final Report Pt. 2
  • 1 Hailee Pritchard
    • Final Project Report 2: Hoodie
  • 1 Hannah Walsh
    • Summing Up 2020
  • 1 Isabella Colosimo
    • Final Project 1: Succulent Mirror
  • 1 Jason Fontillas
    • Upcycle Final Report // Laser Cut Chess Pieces
  • 1 Jamie Frankel
    • Final Project Video
  • 1 Jackson Hootman
    • Summing up 2020: Jackson Hootman
  • 1 Joseph Knapp
    • Design Review 2: How and When?
  • 1 Justin Engbrecht
    • Summing Up 2020
  • 1 Justin Lim
    • Aesthetic Roots: Science and Math
  • 1 Kaiya Wahl
    • Final Project Part 2: Octopus Statue
  • 1 Kensue Kiatoukaysy
    • Main Project Final Report
  • 1 Kevin Yang
    • Summing up Aesthetics of Design 2020
  • 1 Mary Rahjes
    • Summing Up 2020
  • 1 Miles Radakovitz
    • Miles Radakovitz: Reading Table
  • 1 Nathaniel Wang
    • Final Project Report: The Stirling Motor
  • 1 Nicole Leon-Molina
    • Summing Up 2020
  • 1 Noah Verspohl
    • Final Report 2 – Aircraft LED Sign
  • 1 Patrick Bodine-Ellison
    • Design/Build Video: Making a Hexapod
  • 1 Paul Tapsall
    • Final Project Report 2: Wood Resin Table
  • 1 Max Armstrong
    • Speaker Enclosure: Main Project Part 1
  • 1 Rhys Rueffert
    • Main Project Part 2: How
  • 1 Ryan Weatherbee
    • Final Project Part 1 – Radial Solenoid Engine
  • 1 Thomas Buckholtz
    • Summing Up 2020: Aesthetics of Design
  • 1 Victoria Rios
    • Final Project
  • 1 Will Tse
    • Final Project Part 2 2020: Hand-Making an Electrical Guitar
  • 1 Xiang Luo
    • Main Project Inspiration: Hedgehog phone case
  • 1 Zach Aldrich
    • Summing Up 2020
  • 1 Jean Hertzberg
    • Main Project Final Documentation Specifications
  • 1 Shrey Naresh Solanki
    • Exploring the Possibilities: Wildly Different Aesthetics for a Magical Heartbeat Tree

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