Why and What’s Next? I began this project with the intent to build a minimalist styled alcohol stove and for the most part I would say I achieved my goals.…
Introduction I created an alcohol backpacking stove following a minimalist aesthetic. The stove uses denatured alcohol for fuel, features legs which function as a built in pot holder, and has…
Over spring break I experimented with polishing cans to achieve a shiny look for the exterior of the stove. The process of polishing cans proved to be rather difficult for…
So far, I have gathered most of the necessary materials and made the first basic  prototype stove. The prototype is very crude and has made it clear that in order…
As I’ve been working on my design and shopping for parts I’ve identified some constraints to the project: Time Undoubtedly, the process of making prototypes and testing will take much…
I have chosen to create an alcohol stove following a modern and minimalist camping aesthetic. Since I was a little kid I’ve been intrigued by the designs of minimalist camping…
This summer my buddy and I built some alcohol stoves from aluminum cans like the one shown above. These stoves are very light and run on isopropyl alcohol. I’ve always…
As I am still a few years from graduation and have little to no experience with design or production, I hope to gain experience with laser cutters, 3D printing and…
I am a sophomore TAM major, recently I switched from Aerospace Engineering. Although I have not had too much experience with Solidworks or the machine shop, I do have a…
From the start of this project I knew I wanted to make something out of cardboard. I had wanted to make a piece of cardboard furniture ever since I saw…
I have chosen to create a piece of cardboard furniture since I have always wanted to do it as a project. Thankfully, I also have an excessive amount of cardboard…
Minimalism began in the 1960’s to early 1970’s as a contrasting aesthetic compared to Abstract expressionism. The primary element of Minimalism is the reduction of features to achieve the most…