Design Review – Ski Chair

To continue my life as a true ski bum, for the main class project, I am going forward with the up-cycle theme. For years now, my father and I have talked about turning all of our old skis into a bench or a chair. I see benches like this all over the place in ski towns,…

Top 5 Constraints – Ski Chair

Every project comes with its own set of constraints. To make my final project idea become a reality, the constraints need to be outlined. The top five constraints for my ski chair project are outlined below: Aesthetic: Primarily, the aesthetic is the focus of this project. I want my ski chair to have a ski…

Skill sets and personal aspirations

I am a mechanical engineering major, on my final semester here at CU. I enjoy working with my hands, and I have a passion for helping others improve themselves and their life experiences. I have countless hours of experience with Solidworks, and I have had internships within the testing environment. Although I have a passion for…

Aesthetic Exploration: Minimalism

One of my personal favorite design aesthetics is minimalism. The minimalist movement begun in the 1950’s with artists such as Donald Judd and Tony Smith. Minimalist design can be identified by its simple nature. Only enough information is displayed for functionality or display of emotion, and nothing more. A classic example of minimalist art is on display currently…