Dennis Can – Aesthetics of Design

2016, Post 13 - 2016

Design The Borderlands Information Display is an attempt at pursuing a different, hands-on manufacturing method based on the aesthetic of the popular video game Borderlands. The aesthetic is focused on a futuristic but industrial visual where design features involve sharp, geometrical shapes in addition to the dirt and wear in an industrial setting. Table of…

Borderlands Digital Display: Lessons Learned

April 27, 2016

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The journey of designing and manufacturing this digital display was both frustrating and time consuming, but there were a lot of good lessons taken away despite the troubles. Wanting to pursue a cheaper option for manufacturing but also wanting to learn a new fabrication technique, I found tutorials online on how prop makers work their…

Borderlands Digital Display: The Process

April 20, 2016

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Introduction Upon a first impression, it should strike the viewer as an object that is futuristic and robotic, but there should also be a feeling of being worn and outdated at the same time. If such a thing exists, the design should convey a world where heavy machinery has become automated and robotic. When someone thinks of…

Updates

April 16, 2016

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I haven’t had much time to work on my project this week. I spent a few hours getting the inside of the LCD portion shaped and symmetrical. I lasercutted an acrylic piece to fit inside. Once I fill in the gaps I will spray paint some primer or possibly leave it as it is to…

WIP Part 2: This is Taking FOREVER

April 6, 2016

Reinforcing with Fiberglass This process took place over a couple of days. The basic idea behind fiberglass and resin is to make the part stronger, and it makes it easier to work on when I apply the Bondo filler and start sanding. The mixture for the ‘glue’ is 1 oz. of fiberglass resin and 10…

WIP Part 1: Cutting and Assembly

March 24, 2016

The Process Wanting a cheaper manufacturing option, I looked around YouTube for how people made their models before the days of 3D printing. I came across a video, which you can search for under ‘Iron Man Helmet Build’, that basically walks you through how to make a high quality prop model. The basics steps…

Design and Fabrication Timeline

March 16, 2016

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Final Design I developed a final design for the information display by proportioning the display window to fit two LCD displays. Additionally, I added another element to the side, which will light up in orange LED. This was done after receiving feedback to include more features to the previously more simple design. I really like…

Top 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Material Selection I have yet to decide whether 3D printing or another option is the way to go. If I go with the 3D printing route, then I would not have to worry about making things fit together. I would, however, need to consider how big of a piece I could actually print. I also…

Information Display

March 2, 2016

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First Impressions Upon a first impression, it should strike the viewer as an object that is futuristic and robotic, but there should also be a feeling of being old and outdated at the same time. If such a thing exists, the design should convey a world where heavy machinery has become automated and robotic. When someone…

Inspirations

February 25, 2016

What inspired me to become a mechanical engineer came from my fascination with the automotive world. Supercars, Formula 1, and other motorsports are often styled in an aesthetic that is head-turning but also functional in the sense that design features such as winglets provide an aggressive look but also help create downforce or redirect air…

Dennis’ Aspirations

February 17, 2016

This semester, my main goals are focused around manufacturing. With my senior design project, I find myself spending 20+ hours a week in the machine shop getting acquainted with the mill and lathe. By the end of this semester, I hope to have huge confidence when approaching the machine shop to make anything I want.…

Skills of Dennis

February 9, 2016

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I’m a senior in mechanical engineering, and my strongest skills are in computer aided software. This includes modeling in: SolidWorks Autodesk Fusion 360 Autodesk 3D Studio Max (if you need to have a 3D mockup in a matter of hours, I am well experienced in speed modeling. You can also export files to .STL so 3d…

Hard Drive Clock

February 3, 2016

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Introduction My upcycle project began when I decided to use paper as my recycled material. Half way through I felt that using fresh paper wasn’t really considered upcycling, and it was more like crafting something from scratch. So instead, to be more in the spirit of upcycling, I chose to recycle old electronics that have…

Hard Drive Clock

January 27, 2016

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My upcycle project began when I decided to use paper as my recycled material. Half way through I felt that using fresh paper wasn’t really considered upcycling, and it was more like crafting something from scratch. So instead, to be more in the spirit of upcycling, I chose to recycle old electronics that have been…

Japanese Dekotora Trucks

January 19, 2016