Levi Caffes

12 posts

YAYA Final Report #2

May 9, 2017

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

Changes to Current Design There’s a decent amount that I would like to change about the current design of the backpack. For starters I would like to do a lot more research on shoulder strap design as the ones I have right now or not very comfortable and they are separated too far apart on…

YAYA: Final Report #1

April 26, 2017

Levi Caffes

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

This blog post will cover the how I completed the most recent version of the backpack. I say the most recent version because I plan to make more versions comma most likely to more . which I will cover in the next blog post . I will explain how I took the previous version and altered…

Final Stretch Progress

April 13, 2017

Levi Caffes

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

Right now I am on the second iteration of the backpack, but the first iteration that is fully functioning. I really like how this version turned out, but need to change how the straps attach to the bottom of the backpack and possibly the make it a little longer. Here are some photos of it.

Construction Time Line

April 13, 2017

Levi Caffes

Construction Timeline 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

I have already made two versions of the backpack (including the prototype), but I want to make two more before expo. Here is a list of the tasks I need/want to do before the design expo and when I expect to have them done. Backpanel w/ foam inlay design – April 15th Laptop sleeve design…

20th Century Design Movement Comparison – Levi Caffes

April 13, 2017

Levi Caffes

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

For casting my design in three other aesthetics, I focused on changing the front pocket design to incorporate other aesthetics. The three aesthetics I used were Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and a turtle’s shell. The art deco design was inpired by a pattern I found while doing research. The pattern was a matrix of diamonds…

Design Review: The YaYa V1

March 14, 2017

Levi Caffes

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

I have been conceptualizing this project since last fall. Its an attempt to satisfy my desires for a backpack that I truly love. I am not trying to make the ‘best’ backpack ever invented, but one that satisfies my needs and one that is right for me. I want to use an Asian aesthetic with a minimalist/modern approach.…

Top 5 Constraints: The YAYA

March 8, 2017

Levi Caffes

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2017, zy 2017

Just as a reminder, I am designing and constructing a backpack for my main project. These are in no particular order of importance. I listed more than 5, because I have multiple requirements that I am striving to meet. Lightweight Durable Represents/displays aspects of classic asian architecture and samurai armor aesthetics Uses modern fabrics, such as…

Main Project Inspirations: The YaYa by Levi Caffes

March 1, 2017

Levi Caffes

Main Project Inspirations 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

For my main project, I want to design a backpack. I have always been fascinated with backpacks and have come up short searching for the perfect one. I am convinced that there’s no such thing as a perfect backpack. Especially if you factor in strength of materials, light weight, cost, comfort, accessibility, and aesthetics. I…

Skill Sets and Aspirations: Levi Caffes

February 20, 2017

Levi Caffes

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

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I think because of my short attention span, I gained a wide variety of knowledge and skills. Some new thing always rolls around that I obsess over and try to learn as much as I can about it for 3-4 weeks. A few have stuck with me, which I now consider hobbies. In high school,…

Upcycle Final Report: ‘I love lamp’ [L1]

February 13, 2017

Levi Caffes

Student Work, Upcycle Final Report 2017, zy 2017

design, garbage, Lamp, Levi Caffes, milk, milk crate, Upcycle

Video of my presentation is HERE. Kept on the ground, the L1 produces a low-mood lighting experience. The bulb is covered in all directions which helps diffuse the light source and blocks the eye from catching direct light, which can be distracting. Providing two levels, the lamp can be used as a bedside table or…

UpCycle Project: ‘I love Lamp’

January 31, 2017

Levi Caffes

Student Work, Upcycle Progress 2017, zy 2017

I have never really liked lamps. I prefer overhead lighting in most situations, but it is a pain to get up from my bed and flip the switch that is on the other side of the room – so I have to compromise and have some lamps in my life. Because I don’t like most…

Aesthetic Exploration: Scandinavian Furniture

January 24, 2017

Levi Caffes

Aesthetic Explorations 2017, Student Work, zy 2017

Scandinavian furniture is characterized by sleek, well-made, and minimalist design. The harsh weather conditions and large forestlands have influenced the designers to produce long lasting products that use wood as the main construction medium. The socialist political climate in Sweden has shaped a common design philosophy that everyone has the right to well designed objects…