Katie Gresh
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Main Project Final Report Part 1: K. Gresh

Main Project Final Report: Part 1 I had a design change for the main project.  My original design was for a remote controlled automated horse jump.  While the idea and design were great,…

Main Project Final Report: Part 2 – K. Gresh

Puppy Palace The puppy palace project was designed for a miniature French Bulldog.  The inspiration arose from the cutest, adorable Frenchie puppy which was chosen for his small size, non-barking…

Final Stretch Progress

Progress The project is on-track with a lot of action items to complete. The design has been finalized. Materials have been ordered and/or researched. Actions to complete: Building the project…

Construction Timeline

My project is taking a new direction.  The work will progress concurrently to complete on time.

Project Aesthetics Compared to 20th Century Design

My project aesthetic follows contemporary design aesthetics with a contemporary lighted sculptural installation aesthetic. Alternative aesthetics include: 1. Fantasy/ Comic Book Aesthetics 2. Art Deco 3. American

Design Review: Remote Controlled Horse Jump

Design Review: Remote Controlled Horse Jump The project is still in the beginning stages of the design process.  I have been looking for materials that would work for the aesthetic…

Top 5 Constraints

Top 5 Design Constraints 1. Constraint: Aesthetics of the jump.  The aesthetics of how the jump will look, how to construct it so it is high quality, and working thru…

Main Project Inspirations

The main project inspirations I have come from a combination of engineering, aesthetics, and passion. The inspiration from my passion is to create a horseback riding jump.  Horses and riding…

Skills and Personal Aspirations

Skills: From group discussion, I think helping with building/construction of projects would be the most beneficial.  Other skills include experience working on several projects: art and engineering.  I have bass…

Upcycle Project: Laundry Hamper

Upcycle Project: Progress For the first Aesthetics and Design Project: Upcycle, I brainstormed several ideas of functional things which I need.  The creation of a laundry hamper was the first…

Aesthetic Exploration: Apple

Aesthetic Exploration: Aesthetics of Apple Sleek, sexy, contemporary design is the cornerstone of Apple.  From Macs to iphones, Apple has defined contemporary aesthetics for its products, making it the most…