Isabella Colosimo

9 posts

Final Project 1: Succulent Mirror

April 28, 2020

Final Project Part 1 2020, Student Work

OVERVIEW Let’s talk about what a whirlwind of a project this has been. Last summer I had brain surgery and since COVID, I have been one of those people that can’t leave the house–I even have to get other people to go grocery shopping for me! So I had this whole plan for the project…

Aesthetic Roots

April 28, 2020

Isabella Colosimo

Student Work, Your Aesthetic Roots 2020, zw 2020

[1] Craftsman Style Home While I was raised in Colorado, my aesthetic roots don’t fall within the Craftsman aesthetic (a common aesthetic for Colorado). Rather, I was exposed to Scandinavian design at a young age as it was something that my parents always touted as the best design. My uncle’s house was actually the biggest…

Design Review 2: Magic Mirror Update

March 30, 2020

Isabella Colosimo

Design Review 2020 Part 2: Timeline and Logistics, Student Work

Everything sure has turned crazy, and it has changed my ability to complete my magic mirror. 🙁 With COVID shutdowns, I’m not receiving the same amount of money from my job since I now have reduced hours. This means that I won’t be able to spend the money on the monitor/electronics needed for the magic…

Main Project Constraints: Magic Mirror

March 5, 2020

Isabella Colosimo

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2020, zw 2020

While a lot of my project seems do-able, there are constraints in every project. So lets get into what I’m thinking my constraints will be while making a magic mirror: Money – This project requires a computer monitor, two-way glass, a raspberry-pi, and wood for the frame. The cheapest monitor I could find was around $80…

Main Project Aesthetics: Magic Mirror

February 26, 2020

Isabella Colosimo

Main Project Aesthetic 2020: plans and alternatives, Student Work, zw 2020

Chosen Option: Scandinavian design Scandinavian design aesthetics are based off clean and simple lines. It is meant to be minimal and functional without sacrificing beauty. The aesthetic relies mostly on neutral colors, mostly white with pops of black or tan. There is also a focus on light or unfinished wood. For my project, this means…

Main Project Inspiration – Magic Mirror

February 20, 2020

Isabella Colosimo

Main Project Inspirations 2020, Student Work, zw 2020

For my final project, I want to make a Magic Mirror. Now, this isn’t really magical, but it has the impression of being magic since it’s used in a way that is different from a regular mirror. Essentially, the mirror will have a monitor behind it that will allow you to look at yourself and…

Upcycle Final Report: Memory Box

February 10, 2020

Isabella Colosimo

Student Work, Upcycle Final Report 2020, zw 2020

My inspiration for this project was found by simply walking through Goodwill. My grandmother passed in November and she has been on my mind a lot lately. When I went into Goodwill, a lot of the things in there reminded me of her. She was an adorable British grandmother who always made sure that her…

Upcycle Inspiration – Memory Box

January 28, 2020

Isabella Colosimo

Student Work, Upcycle Inspiration 2020, zw 2020

For my project, I decided to just go to Goodwill and see what I thought was interesting. I spent a while looking through all the trinkets and realized that a lot of what I was seeing reminded me of my late grandmother. She loved going bargain diving at Goodwill and I felt that these items…

Aesthetic Explorations – Ultra Thin Geometry

January 22, 2020

Isabella Colosimo

Aesthetic Explorations 2020, Student Work, zw 2020

The ultra thin geometry aesthetic is (in my opinion) one of the biggest aesthetics of 2020. The goal is to meld straight geometric lines with natural curvy lines to create amazing shapes. They are meant to mix an ethereal feeling with a feeling of stability. It’s like observing what happens when you make metal into…