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Fatema Alhalal
13 posts

Main Project Report Part 2: Auto Pet Feeder

May 2, 2019
Fatema Alhalal
Main Project Report 2019 Part 2
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I did an Auto Pet Feeder. First, I went to the Makerspace in the Idea Forge to see if there’s a scrap of wood available in the size range I need. Luckily, I found what I’m looking for. It’s about 25″x13″ so I cut it in half using the bandsaw. Then, I gave them to…
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Main Project Report Part 1: Auto Pet Feeder

April 25, 2019
Fatema Alhalal
Main Project Report 2019 Part 1
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I did an Auto Pet Feeder. First, I went to the Makerspace in the Idea Forge to see if there’s a scrap of wood available in the size range I need. Luckily, I found what I’m looking for. It’s about 25″x13″ so I cut it in half using the bandsaw. Then, I gave them to…
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Main Project Final Stretch Progress 2019: Auto Pet Feeder

April 14, 2019
Fatema Alhalal
Main Project Final Stretch Progress 2019
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I have my materials and my CAD model. I also got the Arduino code working. I realized I have to let my friend to paint it first and then I’ll work on it. Which means I’m changing the timeline I had. I gave the wood to my artist friend to paint it. While I’m waiting,…
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Current vs 20th Century Design Movements

April 4, 2019
Fatema Alhalal
Current vs 20th century design movements 2019
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The current Auto Pet feeders are made of Aluminum or plastic as most of modern devices. Mine will have a base of wood with the aesthetic painting that my artist friend ( the cat owner ) will do! It will be a mix of 20th century look from the outside and 2019 technology from the…
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Construction Timeline

April 4, 2019
Fatema Alhalal
Construction Timeline 2019
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Auto Pet Feeder Timeline: April 7: Get the Arduino Code DoneApril 8: Materials Delivered April 12: Wood Workshop and Laser Cutter and will hand it to my artist friendApril 15: Learning and Printing StickersApril 22: Presenting to My Pod
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Design Review Report 2019: Auto Pet Feeder

March 15, 2019
Fatema Alhalal
Design Review Report 2019
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I will use wood for the base of my design. I might use laser cutter for the gate of the device. I want the arduino and all the wires to be hidden to improve the aesthetic of the device. I will use the sticker machine to print something that indicates that this is for Ashely…
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Top 5 Constraints 2019: Auto Pet Feeder

March 6, 2019
Fatema Alhalal
Top 5 constraints 2019
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I will do an Auto Pet Feeder and here are my top 5 constraints: Aesthetic: As a mechanical engineer to be, my focus is usually on the functionality of the device but not this time. I’ll do my best to make by project looks beautiful! Cost: The average cost for this device is $50 and…
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Main Project Inspirations 2019

February 27, 2019
Fatema Alhalal
Main project inspirations 2019
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I was traveling with my friend who has a cat for one day. She left her cat with supplies that were enough till we get back. We had to extend our travel for an extra day and there was nothing for us to do. The only problem was her cat. I then thought of doing…
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Skill sets and personal aspirations 2019

February 20, 2019
Fatema Alhalal
Skill sets and personal aspirations 2019
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I’m a mechanical engineering student in my senior year. First of all, I’m inspired by my father who’s an electrical engineer and he does a lot of projects by himself. He did a lot of awesome home projects with aesthetic designs, electrical and mechanical. He actually loved the board game I made so much that…
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Upcycle Final Report: Board Game

February 10, 2019
Fatema Alhalal
Upcycle final report 2019
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I love most kind of games and I’m addicted to any kind of board game. I started playing board games since I was 3 years old. I play with my friends, siblings, my parents, and my husband. I’m competitive in a good way ( I guess ) and it helped me to be creative. I…
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Upcycle Inspiration: Board Game

February 6, 2019
Fatema Alhalal
Upcycle Inspirations 2019
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CAD Model of Jakaroo Board Game I love most kind of games and I’m addicted to any kind of board game. I started playing board games since I was 3 years old. I play with my friends, siblings, my parents, and my husband. I’m competitive in a good way ( I guess ) and it…
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Upcycle Progress: Board Game

January 30, 2019
Fatema Alhalal
Upcycle progress 2019
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My family is coming for my graduation and I decided to make a board game for them. It’s called Jakaroo and it’s a really good game. I decided to go with acrylic instead of wood because it’s lighter and it will take less time in the laser cutter. I got the acrylic sheet and it’s…
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Aesthetic Exploration: The Third Eye

January 23, 2019
Fatema Alhalal
Aesthetic Explorations 2019
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The photographer has the chance to capture moments that not everybody sees and that’s the beauty of photograph. The camera is the third eye that captures memories with all the emotions with it. One of the most special days in our lives are wedding days. I can’t imagine a wedding without a photographer that’s ready…
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This semester’s students

  • 1 Abhishek Raut
    • Aesthetics Exploration: Aerodynamic Design
  • 1 Abigail Schefer
  • 1 Aidan Shelburne
    • Aesthetics Exploration – Art Academia
  • 1 Ali Alfares
    • Superflat Aesthetic
  • 1 Alexander Hernacki
    • Aesthetic Exploration – Utilitarian Design
  • 1 Alex Jakubek
    • Tiki Taka: An Aesthetic of Soccer
  • 1 Alex Kelling
    • Aesthetic Exploration – American Numismatics
  • 1 Alex Mitchell
  • 1 Alexandr Vassilyev
    • Aesthetic Exploration – Art Deco
  • 1 Alessandro Verniani
  • 1 Aman Chavhan
  • 1 Toni Erwin
  • 1 Anil Antony Karathra
    • Aesthetic Exploration- A Million Times
  • 1 Ankit Karkhanis
    • Aesthetics Exploration :- MAXIMALISM
  • 1 Anna Lugthart
    • Bohemian Aesthetic
  • 1 Aryan Gandhi
    • Aesthetics exploration – Lighting
  • 1 Ashley Paulson
  • 1 Austin Beltz
    • Aesthetics Exploration – Outrun
  • 1 Ben Fougere
    • The Aesthetic of Green Cities
  • 1 Bodhin Peterson-Smart
    • Aesthetic Exploration: Victorian Architecture
  • 1 Roger Carter
    • Industrial Aesthetic
  • 1 Camerson Sprenger
    • Aesthetics Exploration- Cubism
  • 1 Brewster Beck von Peccoz
    • Aesthetic Exploration – 60’s and 70’s Concert Poster Art
  • 1 Chris Griffin
    • Aesthetic Exploration- SolarPunk
  • 1 Chin-Hsuan(Andrea) Wang
    • Exploration an aesthetics: Zentangle
  • 1 Connor Jameson
    • Aesthetic Exploration – Southwestern
  • 1 Colin Neeson
    • Organic Architecture Aesthetic Exploration
  • 1 Daniel Bojorquez
    • Aesthetic Exploration – Minimalism
  • 1 Derek Spatola
    • Aesthetic Exploration – The Space Age
  • 1 Dylan Jackson
    • Streamline Moderne: Simplified Art Deco
  • 1 Eileen Reh
    • Creating a Profile Picture
  • 1 Elvin Chateauvert
    • Aesthetics Exploration – Retro Futurism
  • 1 Ethan Street
    • Biophilic Design
  • 1 Gaurav Madarkal
  • 1 Genesis Campbell
  • 1 George Davis
    • Aesthetic Exploration: 60s Show Bikes
  • 1 Grant Barnes
    • Aesthetic Exploration: 70’s
  • 1 Grady Forsyth
    • Aesthetic Exploration- BRTHR
  • 1 Hannah Matthews
    • Aesthetic Exploration – Whimsical Aesthetic
  • 1 Hayden Moll
    • Aesthetic Exploration – The Braun Style
  • 1 Will Harris
    • Aesthetic Exploration – Cyberpunk
  • 1 Heider Iacometti
    • Aesthetics Exploration – Psychedelic
  • 1 Holly Young
    • Aesthetic of the Incomplete
  • 1 Hunter Maul
    • Aesthetic Exploration – KidSuper: Colm Dillane’s Whimsical Approach to High Fashion
  • 1 India Johnson
    • Midcentury Modern Aesthetic
  • 1 Ivan Werne
    • Aesthetic Exploration: Eldritch
  • 1 James Cadagan
  • 1 Jon Albaum
    • Ski Bum Aesthetic
  • 1 Josh Calugay
    • Aesthetics Exploration – Ma(間)
  • 1 Jonah Chapel
    • Maximalism as an Aesthetic
  • 1 Jon Ezell
  • 1 Joseph Maravilla
  • 1 Jose Salgado
    • Aesthetic Exploration – Brutalism
  • 1 Kavin Ayyapparaj
  • 1 Katrina Leyden
  • 1 Lana Pivarnik
  • 1 Lily Gabriel
    • Aesthetic Exploration: Magewave
  • 1 Luke Carey
    • Instagram User neptunes2000’s Outfit Pictures
  • 1 Lucas Fesmire
    • Aesthetic Exploration – Dadaism
  • 1 Matt Holleb
    • Aesthetics Exploration – De Stijl
  • 1 Maddie O'Brien
    • Dirtbag Aesthetic Exploration
  • 1 Michael Dailey
    • Aesthetic Exploration- Retro-Futuristism
  • 1 Miles Sanders
  • 1 Myles Cork
  • 1 Nate Olson
    • Aesthetic Exploration – Blobject
  • 1 Nalme Ramadevanahally
  • 1 Nic Garzione
    • Aesthetic Exploration – Architecture Parlante
  • 1 Nick Patiño
  • 1 Owen Hull
    • Aesthetics Exploration – Art Deco
  • 1 Palmer Dick-Montez
    • From Factories to Furnishings: Industrial Chic
  • 1 Peter Farnham
  • 1 Peter Jakubczak
    • Upcycle Cat House – 70’s Theme
  • 1 Perry Owens
    • Aesthetic Exploration – Steampunk
  • 1 Pedro Perin-Cruz
  • 1 Pere Roquet Arroyo
    • Aesthetics exploration – Catalan Modernisme in Arquitecture
  • 1 Ramakrishnan Balasubramanian
  • 1 Rachel Jones
    • Aesthetics Exploration- Streetwear
  • 1 Reed Beidleman
    • The Cyberpunk Aesthetic
  • 1 Bekah Smith
    • Aesthetics of Modern Gothic Design
  • 1 Rishi Assar
    • Aesthetic Exploration – Tom Sachs, “Handyman of High Art”
  • 1 Riley Dressel
    • An Examination of Pop Art
  • 1 Rishabh Rai
    • Aesthetic Exploration – Art of Human Anatomy
  • 1 Sam Gibson
  • 1 Sarah Huber
  • 1 Santhosh Lakshmanan
  • 1 Sam Vallo
    • Aesthetic Exploration – Nature Reclaiming Civilization
  • 1 Tara Fisch
  • 1 Cody Wong
    • Industrial Design Aesthetic
  • 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
    • Circle and Ellipse drawing practice
  • 1 Shrey Naresh Solanki
    • Aesthetics Exploration: Minimalism – The Art of Simplicity

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