Main Project Report: Part #2

Reflection on the project My intention at the beginning of this project was to come up with an object that displays the aesthetic that I had in mind(Arabesque). In addition, I also wanted to make it a gift since I got the chance to do any project as long as the only requirement was it…

Final Project Report: Rotating Candle Holder

Introduction Overall Description & photos described in detail For this project I decided to make a rotating candle holder, inspired by a traditional incense burner called the Majmar. In my country, the Sultanate of Oman the Majmar has been used for thousands of years to burn incenses in a protective and stylish way, like a candle holder. It…

Final Stretch: Candle Holder

According to my plan on implementing the project I am happy with the progress so far, I have been able to get a 3D printer once to make the base of my candle. I have also acquired all the necessary materials. The following are the things left to finish the project: Finalizing Pattern designs on…

Construction Timeline: Authentic Candle Holder

How I plan to do my project is by Design, implementation, Test. I have worked on approximately half of my design. I still have to figure out how I want to make the rotating connection between the base and the holder. Timeline(Weeks): April 3rd-7th: Produce completed CAD design to be 3D printed. April 10th-14th: 3D print…

Design Review: Candle Stand/Holder

Inspiration For my main project I thought about bringing something new and unique to the table from my culture. The inspiration comes from inveterate arabic architecture and design. It is known to come in patterns and different appealing structures. The following are some pictures demonstrating it(1) Figure 1:Example of design Figure 2: Example 2 of…

Top five constraints: Candle holder

I have decided to make a candle holder that has a hexagonal shape, on the sides it has different designs from my inspiration in the last post. The constrains are the following: How to come up with the specific designs to use How to cut the designs Where to acquire material from(colored glass/plastic) Rotation mechanism…

Main project inspiration

For my main project I thought about bringing something new and unique to the table from my culture. The inspiration comes from inveterate arabic architecture and design. It is known to come in patterns and different appealing structures. The following are some pictures demonstrating it(1) Figure 1:Example of design   Figure 2: Example 2 of…

Skill Sets and Personal Aspirations

Skill set: SolidWorks/CAD design manufacturing/using machine shop efficiently Problem solving Brainstorming Team work Hands on work Aspirations: Achieving a high aesthetic level Producing functional and good looking products A desire to make this project one of a kind/new idea that could be helpful and functional Very excited to work with my team to solidify an…

Design loop: Key hanger

  The attatch picture demonstrates the design loop process in my point of view. It starts off by brainstorming the idea that is going to solve the problem and then deciding on what its going to be. Followed by dividing team roles if there was a team into creating a plan according to the available…

Upcycle Progress: Key Hanger

I have came up with three different ideas. First one is turning a scraper into key/clothes hanger, but it will be modified to look aesthetic by painting/polishing it. Second idea is to turn a piece of wood and old keys to a key hanger. Lastly is to produce a picture frame out of cardboard in…