Brandon Smith
13 posts

Final Report Part 2

This semester was mostly focused on my senior design however I enjoyed spending time working on my aesthetics project. Aesthetics of Design helped give me new inspirations for sketching and…

Final Report Part 1

For my aesthetics project I focused on improving the functionality of a chair. I purchased a tall chair from a thrift store and improved the interior space of the chair…

Main Project Final Stretch

I’ve gathered the materials required to complete the drawer chair. I’m a little behind schedule however I plan on using this weekend to catch up and complete the assembly. After…

Construction Timeline 2019

April 7th: Finish collecting required components and materials April 12th : Use wood workshop to critique and edit chair April 15th: Complete chair drawer project

Current vs. 20th Century Design Movement

For my main project I’m taking an old chair and refurbishing it with new aesthetics. My goal is to combine the minimal and vintage aesthetics and increase the functionality of…

Design Review Report

For my main project I’m creating a piece of furniture with varying aesthetics. More specifically, i’m focusing on refurbishing a chair and implementing a drawer below the seat. This increases…

Top 5 Constraints

For my final project I’m creating a functional furniture piece with varying aesthetics. These are the top five constraints for my final project. Aesthetic types: In my previous post I…

Main Project Inspirations: Minimalism & Vintage

For my main project I’m focusing on combining the minimalism and vintage aesthetics. Creating a piece that represents both aesthetics is a bit tricky but with the right foundation I…

Skill Sets & Personal Aspirations

I’m a senior studying mechanical engineering with a minor in business and entrepreneurship. Through my experience in the ME Department I’ve gained experience using 3D modeling programs, coding in MATLAB,…

Upcycle Final Report: Island

For my upcycle project I created an image with upcycled materials. I used plastic bottles to create an ocean and symbolize the problem with ocean plastic and the detrimental effects…

Upcycle Project: Inspiration and Progress

Last class we created drawings based off given ideas. My team and I worked on creating a drawing that included minimalism and an electric toothbrush. As seen in the image…

Upcycle Progress: Plastic Waste

Plastic waste has a significant impact on the environment. Since most plastics are not degradable i’ve decided to use this material for my upcycle project. I’ve also been inspired from…

Aesthetic Exploration: Android Jones

Andrew “Android” Jones is a U.S. visual artist. His art can be described as Electromineralism with an influence of Pop-Shamanism. He started his career with George Lucas at Industrial Light…