Main Project Presentation: iTunes Hologram

IN-CLASS PRESENTATION Below is an informal presentation shared with a pod of nine individuals also participating in this assignment and course.   EXPO DEMONSTRATION Below is a short demo of the…

Final Project Report 2: iTunes Hologram

I now have had the pleasure of presenting my iTunes Hologram at the engineering expo.  What a treat to be there among so many innovations and brilliants minds! NEXT STEPS…

Final Project Report 1: iTunes Hologram

What a remarkable journey it has been both ideating and implementing my iTunes Hologram design.  Please see below for details on my process. INSPIRATION a) iTunes & iPod 2000-2011 Ad…

Final Stretch Progress: Laser Cutting

My most recent progress has involved completing the Intro to Laser Cutting course and cutting my 12-inch by 12-inch slab of acrylic.  I am happy to say all was successful.…

Construction Timeline

Less than three weeks remain before the final project presentations begin on April 24.  Thus, I have designed a construction timeline to ensure my progress toward an end product.  A…

Design Review: Hologram Prototyped

Inspiration a) iTunes & iPod 2000-2011 Ad Campaign For my main project, I have decided to create a hologram based on one of the most successful advertising campaigns ever executed.…

Top Five Constraints: Main Project

Currently, my top five constraints in the design of my final project are as follows: Constraint #1: I will use only neon colors; no purely primary colors. Constraint #2: I…

20th Century Design: Pop Art

The 20th century design movement that is best embodied in my final project is pop art, a genre lasting from 1958 to 1972 that first emerged in Britain.  This movement…

Skill Sets & Aspirations: Oksana Schuppan

Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration (graduation in May of 2017) Emphasis in Marketing Minor in Technology, Arts & Media Relevant Skill Sets: Rich business acumen Product strategy…

Upcycle Final Report: Gaudi Mosaic Puzzle

DESIGN PROCESS What I have learned in regards to my upcycle design process: It is never too late to make iterations. Don’t get too attached to one idea. Let your…

Design Loop: Ukulele to Puzzle

What I have learned from my upcycle project design process thus far is the following: It is never too late to make iterations. Don’t get too attached to one idea.…

Upcycle Update: Ukulele in Progress

For my Upcycle Project, I have decided to design a ukulele.  Given my love for music, this object was a natural fit.  My original intent was to make a violin,…

Aesthetic Explorations: Baroque Composers

The aesthetic I have chosen to explore is that of Baroque musical composition, a period of European musicianship lasting from 1600 to 1750.  Well known within this period are composers…