Kevin Martin

15 posts

Nixie Clock | Case Update

May 3, 2016

Student Work, Update Weds April 20 2016, ZZ 2016

Boom! A block of the finest Silver Maple- so fresh, it’s still kind of damp, and has wax sealed sides! This was an unexpected extra step; I definitely wasn’t planning on having to spend time drying out (“seasoning”) my wood. This block was purchased from an exotic woods dealer online. I picked this silver…

Nixie Clock | Electronics Update

May 3, 2016

Kevin Martin

Student Work, Update Weds April 13 2016, ZZ 2016

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Progress! After receiving all the parts, I spent 6 hours straight soldering. The board arrived blank, with a bag of components- all it took was some caffeine, and one late night! https://www.aesdes.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_2523.mp4 I’m really excited with how these turned out! While I was debating on a case at first, I’m really glad I decided to…

Nixie Clock | April 6th Budget Update

May 3, 2016

Kevin Martin

Student Work

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The Nixie clock is humming along! I received my block of wood, but wasn’t able to make a lot of progress this week on the physical case- I hit an unexpected road block. It turns out, when you order exotic wood, it comes “partly seasoned”- aka, still wet! This block has wax sealed…

20th Century Design Influences

May 3, 2016

Kevin Martin

Impact of 20th Century design movements plus update Weds March 30 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

My project is heavily inspired by 20th Century Design Influences. I really wanted to mimic this modern look: Straight sides, sharp corners, constant finish- this is the goal of my nixie clock. I was very inspired by a lot of furniture from this era. This is another piece I really like: Simple…

Pre-Spring Break Aesthetics Game

May 3, 2016

Kevin Martin

Aesthetics Game 2016, Major Design Movements Aesthetics Game 2016

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Dang! Didn’t see this up, so I wanted to add it to the Aesthetics Game section. Ashley Zimmer, Dennis Can, Yusen Ji, and I had “Post Modern” and “Office trash receptacle. These are the two designs we came up with! The right-side-up one is a curvey, three-piece set that nests together, and is made…

Nixie Clock | 3/16 Progress Report

March 28, 2016

Kevin Martin

Update Weds March 16, 2016

Nixie Update! I’ve received all my components in the mail, and need to schedule a few hours in the electronics lab to start soldering. Some sweet photos: Nixie Tube! I love the look of these. I haven’t seen them fired up yet, but I can’t wait! Empty board! This will be split down…

Nixie Clock | Top 5 Constraints

March 11, 2016

Kevin Martin

Top 5 Constraints 2016

For reference, here’s a link to my Nixie Clock Design Review! Time Like everyone, this is probably the most substantial. We’re in the middle of capstone final project deadlines, so juggling the two is going to need to be a constant thought! Wood Selection This is my “Known Unknown” right now- I have a general…

Nixie Clock | Design Review

March 3, 2016

Kevin Martin

Main Project Design Review 2016, Student Work

Introduction Bold, elegant, simple, and retro. These are the first impressions I’m aiming for in my home built nixie clock. I’ve been obsessed with this archaic-yet-elegant technology for over a year now, and this project is my chance to finally dig in. My goal is to blend two polar opposite aesthetics- Cold War era “outdated”…

Project Inspirations | Kevin Martin

February 25, 2016

Kevin Martin

Main Project Inspirations 2016

For me, the concept of “time” is pretty fundamental to my outlook on life. The way people value time and who (or what) they give their time to say a lot about a person, and the variety of ways people spend it fascinates me. Athletes and artists dedicate the majority of their time to a skill, often…

Kevin’s Aspirations

February 18, 2016

Kevin Martin

Aspirations 2016

This semester, I’m hoping to add an organic aspect to my design portfolio. I’ve worked a lot with sharp/straight cad designs, but recently started working with surfaces and more natural features. I’d like to continue working on the aesthetic side of my designs, rather than focusing on functionality exclusively. In my first job, I…

Kevin Martin | Team Assets

February 10, 2016

Kevin Martin

Skill Sets 2016

Hey guys! I’m a soon-to-be graduating senior in Mechanical Engineering, with a little background in computer science. My school and internship experience has been primarily in product development and mechanical design. A few skills that might be helpful: Certified Solidworks Professional, experienced in ProE/Creo, and TA’d the Solidworks course at CU. Sure having someone to…

Pallet Flag | Final Report

February 8, 2016

Kevin Martin

Student Work, Upcycle Project Report 2016

Aesthetic Choice: As a fan of the modern rustic look a few people brought up in Aesthetic Explorations, I decided I wanted to do something with an old shipping pallet. I figured they would be easy to get a hold of, relatively easy to work with, and I would have lots of options for what…

Rotten Pallets to Colorado Art

January 25, 2016

Kevin Martin

Student Work, Upcycle Progress 2016, ZZ 2016

Like one of the aesthetics mentioned, I wanted to use the rustic old wood aesthetic and bring in some Colorado flag art. I found a few old pallets behind an autobody shop on Baseline and 28th, and with the company’s permission, brought one home. Carefully sawing the cool weathered boards out, I salvaged five lengths…

Design Flowchart: Dennis Can, Yusen Ji, Ashley Zimmer, Kevin Martin

January 25, 2016

Kevin Martin

Design Loops 2016, Other 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

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Flat Design

January 19, 2016

Kevin Martin

Aesthetic Explorations 2016, Student Work, ZZ 2016

Google’s Material Design Guidelines (Google.com) The “Flat” or “Material Design” aesthetic is gaining popularity across multiple different mediums- from digital design to print, to cars, and even fashion. Making a first appearance in 1950s and 1960s magazines and tabloids, the flat aesthetic has continued to gain popularity. After a modern culture boom in skeuomorphism (think fake wood-texture paneling…