Oksana Schuppan – Aesthetics of Design

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 dynamic component of my design recorded at the 2017 Mechanical Engineering Exposition.

Final Project Report 2: iTunes Hologram

May 1, 2017

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 My next steps for my project may be broken down as follows: Create additional videos. Attain footage from four directions to create an image that…

Final Project Report 1: iTunes Hologram

April 23, 2017

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 Campaign My hologram is created based on one of the most successful advertising campaigns ever executed. My project is inspired by the iTunes and iPod…

Final Stretch Progress: Laser Cutting

April 10, 2017

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. Hurray! To follow are steps I took to create the four acrylic trapezoids to be used in my final design. Step 1: CorelDRAW Each trapezoid…

Construction Timeline

April 5, 2017

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 new skill I am excited to learn through this process is laser cutting. I will complete the Intro to Laser Cutting workshop on April 9…

Design Review: Hologram Prototyped

March 13, 2017

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. My project is inspired by the iTunes and iPod web, print, TV, and billboard advertisements widespread from early 2000 to 2011. Chances are high that…

Top Five Constraints: Main Project

March 6, 2017

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 must design my hologram for an apple product. Constraint #3: I am limited in the size of my hologram by the size of the device…

20th Century Design: Pop Art

March 5, 2017

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 is characterized by a rainbow of colors, expressive forms, repetition, and vivid patterns. Furthermore, this genre often incorporates well-known personalities such as Marilyn Monroe, comics…

Main Project Inspirations: iTunes Silhouettes in 3D

February 28, 2017

For my main project, I have decided to create a hologram based on one of the most successful advertising campaigns ever executed. My project is inspired by the iTunes and iPod TV commercials and web, print, and billboard advertisements that were widespread from early 2000 to 2011. Chances are you will recognize these iconic figures…

Skill Sets & Aspirations: Oksana Schuppan

February 22, 2017

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 and development from a marketing perspective In-depth knowledge of human psychology and user needs Human subjects research through Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program sponsorship in South…

Upcycle Final Report: Gaudi Mosaic Puzzle

February 13, 2017

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 constraints inspire you. Let me start by explaining how my upcycle project has progressed from start to finish. As illustrated in my diagram below, I…

Design Loop: Ukulele to Puzzle

February 9, 2017

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. Let your constraints inspire you. Let me start by explaining how my upcycle project has progressed from start to finish. As illustrated in my diagram,…

Upcycle Update: Ukulele in Progress

February 1, 2017

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, but in evaluating the feasibility of designing a functional instrument, I found the ukulele to be slightly less complicated, which will allow me greater freedom…

Aesthetic Explorations: Baroque Composers

January 24, 2017