Katie Gresh – Aesthetics of Design

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, the necessity and inspiration for the jump faded, and the lack of storage for such a large item was the primary reason for the design change. The main…

Main Project Final Report: Part 2 – K. Gresh

May 1, 2017

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 nature, lovable, sweet, easy, and mellow attitude. The puppy’s size allowed him to be taken everywhere so staying at home, or restricted to a crate/area…

Final Project Presentation – Kate Gresh

April 24, 2017

Final Stretch Progress

April 11, 2017

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 Receiving materials Purchasing materials Aesthetics Presentation Report

Construction Timeline

April 6, 2017

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

Project Aesthetics Compared to 20th Century Design

March 22, 2017

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

March 13, 2017

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 of a lighted sculpture piece. Above is a picture of the prototype demonstrating the aesthetic. Finding appropriate materials to construct the jump is the biggest…

Top 5 Constraints

March 6, 2017

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 the process of exactly what aesthetic to use and determining how to make it look good. 2. Constraint: Materials. Finding affordable materials which match the…

Main Project Inspirations

February 28, 2017

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 are a life-long passion I have. My inspiration from an aesthetics perspective is to create a jump which is interesting and incorporates my love for…

Skills and Personal Aspirations

February 23, 2017

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 wood, paint, markers, and other supplies, if needed, for the upcoming prototype. Aspirations: My aspirations are to be the best I can possibly be as…

Upcycle Final Report: Laundry Hamper

February 11, 2017

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Design Loop: Laundry Hamper Progress

February 9, 2017

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Upcycle Project: Laundry Hamper

February 1, 2017

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 idea which inspired me, and I have chosen it after finding a free table thanks to craigslist. The aesthetic which the project will focus on…

Aesthetic Exploration: Apple

January 26, 2017