Summing Up 2019

I designed and created two projects this semester. The first was an up-cycling project that utilized used or unwanted materials.  I loved the chance to breathe new life into something old and make it new again. For the project I designed and welded a balancing wine holder.  For my final project I wanted to design…

20th Century Design

20th Century Design I believe my design displays organic minimalism. The clean lines of the pot and vase with the tranquil rocks will make for a very appeasing gurgling water sound.  The vortex is simple yet complex  and your focus is drawn to the water spilling out. I thought about possible going for a more…

Final Stretch Progress

As of now I have selected and order almost all of my components. They will be delivered by Amazon within 2 days and I estimate fabrication will take approximately 3 hours. I will still need to take a trip to the hardware store to get the necessary right angle pipe fitting that will fit my…

Final Project Report Part 1: Vortex Fountain

For my final project I wanted to design something that would be a conversation starter in my office of my new job after college.  After some research and consideration of what I had learned in the class and my previous course with this professor which was flow visualization, I settled on a fountain.  I stumbled…

Construction Timeline

For my final project, I am creating a tornado desk fountain. April 4th: Order water pump, jar/vessel, and tubing. April 4-8: Figure out wiring and base material April 8 (2 day shipping at best): Plum up vessel and drill hole April 9-18: Test and adjust hole size and flow rate. April 18-21: Prepare my final…

Design Review: Hidden Compartment Artwork

This project was inspired by my love of magic, trap doors, and speakeasies. I like the idea of hiding something in plain sight. Credit: https://www.yeti-country.com/   I got some positive feedback on my idea to use beetle-kill wood. It will be a challenge to find an economical source for this material but I think it…

Top Five Constraints

Credit: https://www.yeti-country.com/ Size/Weight: needs to be large enough to store some items but not too large that it needs special mounting equipment or warrants suspicion. Cost/Time: Cost of sourcing materials will be a large challenge. The quality of the wood used will have a large impact on aesthetics. Aesthetics: The final design and color choices…

Main Project Inspiration

I have always been delighted by hidden doors, speakeasys, and trap doors. The idea that any ordinary object could hold a wonderful secret behind it is really appealing to me. That’s why I thought for my final project for this course I would attempt to hide something in plain sight. Not having a whole room…

Skill Sets and Personal Aspirations

Like a majority of the people in this course, my skills are heavily skewed toward engineering. However, I fancy myself a jack-of-all-trades. I like to dabble in a lot of different areas. From woodwork to sailing, from archery to welding, and from sewing to scuba diving. On a more practical level I am CSWA certified…

Upcycle Inspiration

I struggled with finding an aesthetic that really called to me but finally settled on minimalist industrial chic. I have always been drawn to exposed metal work and industrial machinery. I like the raw unaltered feeling you get from it. I also believe in an uncluttered life style which is why I try to keep…

Upcycle Progress

As an engineer I am accustom to the principle of form follows function. Which is why this project is a challenging one for me. I wanted to create something that could be useful in my everyday life but also reflect my person style. I started with identifying a need and then brainstormed solutions. I find…

Upcycle Final Report: Balancing Wine Holder

For my project I wanted to create something that would be useful in my everyday life while still conforming to my personal style. I didn’t just want some more clutter that I would eventually throw away. I wanted something that would show who I am and what my interests are. credit: www.autoayudalibros.com/ credit: asctowing.info/industrial-bathroom-design/  credit:…

Aesthetic Exploration: Steampunk

Steampunk can be most closely described as a mixture between industrial steam-powered machinery and 19th century British Victorian style. It is a very striking and recognizable aesthetic often envisioned coming from an alternate timeline in which the modern era never made the switch from steam to internal combustion engines. Credit: Omar BrentCredit: Getty ImagesCredit: ILeatherCraft…