Maya Rudd

5 posts

Main Project Inspiration: Fiber Optic Cables

March 4, 2021

Post 5: Main project plans and inspirations, Student Work

So far, my final project inspirations stem from a few different ideas and aesthetics. While I am still unsure if I will end up going with any of these I think that going a bit deeper into the ideas will help me brainstorm further and help me decide what to choose. One of the main…

Crash Pad Couch: Rock Climbing Meets Modern/Minimalist Aesthetics

February 23, 2021

Maya Rudd

Post 4: Upcycle Final Report

Presentation Video How Frame Fits Together Video For my upcycle project, I repurposed a climbing crash pad to be used as a small couch. I built a frame out of plywood for the pad to sit on comfortably, which was the main fabrication portion of my project. My goal was to apply a sleek minimalist…

Upcycle Progress: Climbing Crash Pad to Couch

February 11, 2021

Maya Rudd

Post 3: Upcycle progress

I have been seeing some good progress in my upcycle project to repurpose my rock climbing crash pad into a couch. So far, I have fully fleshed out the design, planned on my materials, and now just need to fabricate the frame. In order to minimize cost and materials, I spent some time working out…

Rock Climbing Meets Modernist Aesthetic

February 3, 2021

Maya Rudd

Post 2: Upcycle Aesthetic

My Climbing Crash Pad (To be used as cushion) For my upcycle project, I will be repurposing a rock climbing crash pad that I don’t use very much anymore into a couch. I will be using the crash pad as the main cushion for the couch and I’ll be building a frame out of wood…

Rock Climbing Aesthetic Exploration

January 26, 2021

Maya Rudd

Post 1: Aesthetics Explorations 2021

Rock climbing is a sport that depends on a rather beautiful balance between extreme full-body strength and flowy, delicate technique and creativity. I believe that it is the sport itself, and the movement that it creates, combined with the incredible breathtaking natural settings that it brings its athletes to that create the overall aesthetic. Joes…