Jeremy Parsons – Aesthetics of Design

Well I’m not gonna lie, I wrote my final Report Part 1 and when I prompted the draft to publish, the website gave me this “failure notice” in return. I have done my best to recreate the original content, but may revisit this post during the summer, after final deliverable pressures have eased up. My…

Final Project Presentation: Bamboo Fly Rod

April 21, 2017

This was the video of my final presentation for Aesthetics of Design. For the project, I built a bamboo fly rod by hand, in an effort to convey a “naturalist” aesthetic as a tribute to the craftsmen and early pioneers of the sport.

Final Stretch: Bamboo Fly Rod

April 16, 2017

Thus far the bamboo fly rod is coming together well but has not been without it’s hiccups and learning curves. It has been a unique opportunity to learn about how true craftsmen employ carefully acquired techniques to fabricate rods properly, and how I am comedically under-skilled to achieve the same success. However, if at first…

Construction Timeline: Bamboo Fly Rod

April 4, 2017

Things are looking good for my construction timeline overall. During spring break I fleshed out the rod design I was targeting relative to materials I could source. I have ordered all the materials for the rod and the only piece in interim is the reel. I would like to source another reel that is black…

20th Century Design Movements: Bamboo Fly Rod

March 29, 2017

My aesthetic goal remains steadfast: to embody the “naturalist aesthetic” in the process of fabricating my bamboo fly rod designs. In a nutshell, I would love to be able to design a rod that that embraces the same aesthetics as the natural world that it intended to be used in. Several examples I have speculated…

Design Review: Bamboo Fly rod

March 13, 2017

Early in my design cycle and in my previous posts, I was deliberating between a few diverse project concepts. After incorporating feedback and further research I have decided to pursue making a bamboo fly fishing rod. The bamboo rods I came across, in my online research and in person, are exceptional examples of art and…

Top 5 Constraints of Making a Bamboo Fly Rod

March 9, 2017

1) Sourcing Appropriate Materials I found out on my upcycle project that designing the concept is only half of the logistical battle. I spent more time specifying and tracking down the appropriate materials than I did on the design and fabrication combined. Whenever I had forgotten something I would have to make an extra trip…

Main Project Inspirations

March 1, 2017

It would seem that i am in a similar state of indecision to a few others in class. I have explored a few inspirations but have yet to come close to settling into a final design decision. Any feedback is appreciated! Sheet Metal Art My mom recently remodeled her kitchen and in the process she …

Skills Sets and Personal Aspirations: Jeremy Parsons

February 22, 2017

Skill Sets: Product design and development, rapid/inexpensive prototyping, additive manufacturing, structured ideation and need identification. Overall I love designing for the human element in a product! Aspirations: I am an avid designer and aspire to build a career around that. I am currently working as in early product development of surgical devices at Medtronic and…

Upcycle Final Report: Whiskey Bottle Chandelier and Glasses

February 13, 2017

For my upcycle project, I created chandelier and matching tumbler glasses out of four, repurposed Jameson whiskey bottles.The aesthetic I wanted to capture was that of a traditional, quiet English/Irish pub. I wanted to embody the green/brown glass, deep red/walnut wooden textures, brass and copper fixtures, etc.. Everything that conveys the comfortable appeal of a…

Design Loop: Whiskey Bottle Chandelier and Matching Tumblers

February 8, 2017

It has been mentioned in a few other posts, so I suppose I can say it again: the hardest part was picking an upcycle concept and material. Once I had a few concepts on paper, the design started to flow pretty naturally. My design loop began with inspiration from a gift I had received from…

Upcycle Progress: A Few Ideas

February 1, 2017

My upcycle ideation thus far has consisted of multiple ideas and not a whole lot of commitment to any, single concept. So my strategy is I will outline my top few concepts here and please post any feedback in the comments. 1) Upcycled Glasses and Matching Bistro Lights (or Lamp) My uncle recently introduced me…

Aesthetics Exploration – Thai Tattoo Culture

January 25, 2017