Nixie Clock | Top 5 Constraints

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…
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Kevin’s Aspirations

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…
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Kevin Martin | Team Assets

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…
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Flat Design

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…
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