Colton Behr

13 posts

Main Project Final Report Part 1: Dummy Roping Calf

May 7, 2017

Main Project Final Report 2017 Part 1, Student Work, zy 2017

My project was a dummy roping calf made out of PVC pipe. Dummy calves are used to practice roping skills, and are used by beginners and professionals. Inspirations In the rodeo, my favorite event is calf wrestling. Being able to successfully rope a calf is a very impressive skill. I recently became a casual roper…

Main Project Final Report Part 2: Dummy Roping Calf

May 4, 2017

Colton Behr

Main Project Final Report 2017 Part 2, Student Work, zy 2017

To be a good calf roper, it takes hours and hours of practice on a dummy. Seeing that I am not a good calf roper, I wanted to build something to practice on so I can become a casually skilled roper. With that in mind, I decided to create something that would be a fun…

Final Project Presentation: Dummy Roping Calf

April 30, 2017

Colton Behr

Main Project Presentation 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

Presentation of final project on 5/1/2017 Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHRIvGnWa_c&t=3s Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJlTcBx_f-g&t=3s

Top Five Constraints

April 11, 2017

Colton Behr

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2017, zy 2017

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 it down to the inch. However, I know that will be difficult. My top five constraints are: Tool usage: I don’t know exactly how I…

Final Stretch Progress: Dummy Calf

April 11, 2017

Colton Behr

Main Project Final Stretch Progress 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

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 of my parts are coming in on Friday, and then I will have this weekend to piece them all together. My to-do list looks like…

Construction Timeline

April 11, 2017

Colton Behr

Construction Timeline 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

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 to get the hang of it pretty quick. However, I would say that working with it is a known unknown. I’m sure I will run…

20th Century Design Movements: Dummy Calf

March 22, 2017

Colton Behr

Project aesthetics compared to 20th Century design movements (2017), Student Work, zy 2017

For my project, I am making a dummy roping calf out of PVC pipe. My goal aesthetic is centered around the PVC pipes and the colors I will be using. I want the PVC to give it a thrown together, keep it in the barn kind of feel. I will be using paint splatter as…

Design Review: Dummy Roping Calf

March 15, 2017

Colton Behr

Main Project Design Review Report 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

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 calf with a Lariat. It was a fun leisure activity to pass some down-time, and I thought it was such an interesting skill to have.…

Skills and Aspirations

February 21, 2017

Colton Behr

Skill Sets and Personal Aspirations 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

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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 software like Excel, R Studio, Inventor, and SolidWorks. I also like working with more creative-based software, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom, Gimp, and Logic.…

Upcycle Final Report: Cardboard Cowboy Hat

February 12, 2017

Colton Behr

Student Work, Upcycle Final Report 2017, zy 2017

Inspirations: I had a very clear inspiration for this project. I got the idea from a cowboy hat I already own, shown below. I love this hat, and I knew I could make my own. I decided this would be a great venture for me to try for this project. I also poked around online…

Design Loop: Cardboard Clothing

February 8, 2017

Colton Behr

Design Loop Reality 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

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 make. However, I ended up throwing out a lot of ideas after I tested them for feasibility. I knew I wanted to make something I…

Upcycle Update: Cardboard Hat

February 1, 2017

Colton Behr

Student Work, Upcycle Progress 2017, zy 2017

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 of just cardboard. I want to see if I can recreate it myself. Hopefully I will have enough cardboard in case I mess up. My…

Aesthetic Explorations: Baseball Gloves

January 25, 2017

Colton Behr

Aesthetic Explorations 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

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 baseball itself. They have evolved, grown, and changed to fit different demands of the modern sport. The aesthetic of gloves has always been centered around…