Top Five Constraints

For my project, I have a very clear picture of what I want it to look like and function like. I plan to pursue the vision I have and perfect…

Final Stretch Progress: Dummy Calf

The end of the semester is sneaking up on me faster than I am ready for. I still have some work I need to o on this project. The last…

Construction Timeline

For my project, I am building a dummy roping calf out of PVC pipe. I haven’t constructed things out of PVC pipe before, but I think I will be able…

Design Review: Dummy Roping Calf

A few weeks ago, I was at a bison auction and met some very interesting people. One of the people I met got me in to roping on a dummy…

Skills and Aspirations

I think the greatest skill I bring to the table is my proficiency in software. I can write code in a lot of different languages, and I’m experienced with technical…

Design Loop: Cardboard Clothing

I went through a frustrating design process creating my upcycle project. I knew what material I wanted to use, and I knew the general theme of what I wanted to…

Upcycle Update: Cardboard Hat

Source: redneckbeerhats.com[1] A long time ago, I received a hat just like this one as a gift, and it quickly became one of my favorite hats. It’s simple, made out…

Aesthetic Explorations: Baseball Gloves

The baseball glove is an item that has been around for hundreds of years. Gloves are a vital part of the game, and have been around almost as long as…