Ben Yorkey – Aesthetics of Design

Ben Yorkey

16 posts

Final Page

May 1, 2016

This project is a coffee brewer. It consists of a stand made from wood which holds a large jar that cold brews coffee. There is a valve to drain the coffee when it’s done brewing and there is a collection jar at the bottom. Below are links regarding the timeline of this project Inspiration Ideas…

Coffee Brewer: The why

April 30, 2016

Overall this project is for a friend. This is my last year in college and he has been there for all 4 years of it, going through each up and down right alongside me. He’s the one who got me drinking 6 cups of coffee everyday, and someone who has left his mark in my…

Details on Coffee Brewer Build

April 20, 2016

Student Work, Update Weds April 20 2016

The build is mostly done! It was quite the process. The previous process can be seen in my other blog here. From the last point where the wood was cut to size, I started by using a hole saw to cut the hole for the jar and valve (pictures below). Once the hole was cut it…

4-13-16 Coffee Brewer Update

April 13, 2016

Student Work, Update Weds April 13 2016

A lot of progress has been made on the build of the coffee brewer. I bought all the materials that we’d need over the weekend and started building early this week. Started by cutting the wood planks down to size. Then cut out slots for some L-Brackets to help support the weight of the water,…

Update 4-6-16

April 6, 2016

Student Work, Update Weds April 6 2016

There has actually been some fairly substantial update to my progress. Have settled on a design that is elegant, as well as simple Have planned out how to make the frame (still depends on a few material choices for the main container later) Frame will be made of wood and secured with dowels, screws, glue,…

Design Influence and Update

April 3, 2016

Impact of 20th Century design movements plus update Weds March 30 2016

I suppose a big influence in my design aesthetics is the bauhaus movement. Bauhaus has a lot of sharp angles and simple colors, which I enjoy. I’m not sure what other aesthetic movements influenced my style because I don’t really know that many, and am not sure what my style is. I’ve always just made…

update

March 28, 2016

Student Work, Update Weds March 16, 2016

an update on the progress for the coffee brewer: Have finished discussing what my friend wants from the design cleanable second path for individual cup also (if time) easy to use valves for easier/cleaner setup same or bigger size than his current setup I have started specing out parts and equipment needed wood – homedepot…

Coffee Brewer 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

The way I am doing this project is as a business style transaction with a friend of mine where he is coming up with a list of requirements and I will be designing a product for him. So far the constraints we have agreed on are: Easy to Clean it doesn’t make sense to have…

Aesthetics game

March 9, 2016

Aesthetics Game 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

The aesthetic was distortion pedals, and the item was garden ornaments. the first is a flamingo with built in speaker and stomp box pedal foot. the next is a fountain with knobs, LED’s, and pedals. The last is a Gnome with a stop box foot also. Team members: Benjamin Yorkey Aly Badran Brandon Boiko

Cold Brew Coffee Maker

March 2, 2016

Main Project Design Review 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Initial Proposed Design What will it say? In the end, I hope that this piece says that the user takes his/her coffee seriously. That the individual respects the craft of the brew and that he/she is willing to take the extra time to brew the best cup of coffee. I also hope that it stands…

Project Inspiration

February 25, 2016

Main Project Inspirations 2016, Student Work

I am going to be honest with you all, and myself right now. I do not have an idea for my final project. I have a few rough concepts floating around in my head, no no single idea that will count as something for the final project. A few design aesthetics that I like are…

Aspirations

February 17, 2016

Aspirations 2016

What I’m hoping to gain through this class is to learn how to better incorporate aesthetics into my design process. I know that what I just said is basically the title of this class, but it’s true. At no point in my engineering career have I ever incorporated aesthetics into my designs. They have always…

Ben Yorkey skills

February 10, 2016

Skill Sets 2016

Some skills that I bring to the table are as follows: Solidworks – slightly above average Basic machining skills (mill, lathe) Basic woodworking skills Soldering 3-D printing knowledge Laser Cutting Knowledge Design for Manufacturability and Assembly Creative idea “generator” Overall I feel that I am decent enough with “hands on” activities. I also have a good…

Red Bull Gives You Wings

February 2, 2016

Student Work, Upcycle Project Report 2016, ZZ 2016

The upcycling process, for me, took some really interesting turns during the design process. I originally started off with the idea of creating art using cassette tapes and/or paper clips. This proved to be much more challenging for me than I thought going into to project. I could not get the cassette tape to form…

Cassette Art Progress

January 27, 2016

Student Work, Upcycle Progress 2016, ZZ 2016

For my upcycling project I have chosen to take old cassette tapes and place them onto a foam core board to create an image (example shown below). My design might not be as intricate as the one pictured above, but I hope to try to make my design using one continuous line of tape. I…

Skater Shoes

January 19, 2016

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Shoes are an essential part of anyone’s wardrobe in that they protect the wearer’s feet, can be used for various levels of activity, and can show the personal style of the wearer to others. A shoe that I have found to be my favorite all around type of shoe for casual wear are skater shoes, and…