I have always been a fan of graphic novels and comic books of all types and I love the variety of and diversity of art styles that can seamlessly be put together under the aesthetic of Graphic Pop Art. So, for my final project, I knew I wanted to incorporate it into some type of wall decor that can be arranged as art and/or general wall hangings, so I decided to customize and update a clock since it is dynamic and works as wall decor.…

For my project, I plan on creating or customizing/updating existing wall decor with graphic pop art of my own or some that I own. I also plan on arranging it around in a way that corresponds to the aesthetic. Graphic pop art can be defined as a multi-colored, high contrast, and semi abstract genre of pop art influenced by graphic design. I am an avid comic book and graphic novel reader which has influenced my aesthetic inclinations and how I create art, so I thought…

Inspiration & Vision I was inspired by the crafted art found in my family’s lake cabin. This led to my decision to utilize a rustic aesthetic that fits hand-in-hand with the inspiration. This means I wanted a subdued hue, natural materials, rough texture, aged appearance, and casual fabrication. My vision for the project’s form is for it to be made from a single block of wood consisting of two uniform chain links and designed to be as large as possible. My vision for its function…

Inspiration and Vision I chose my upcycle aesthetic to be rustic in order to imitate my family’s mountain cabin feel because my inspiration for this project came from wooden chain links in the cabin that my grandfather’s carved. Ever since I was a little kid, I have wanted to attempt this project but it takes a lot of practice and skill to recreate his chains. Since my skills are limited and not refined, I will be making a two-link chain. In order to complete this…

For my final project, I decided to make a PC stand, to keep my PC off the carpet and improve overall airflow, as well as build on the overall aesthetic of my setup. I took my initial inspiration for this project from a few PC stands I found on Amazon while looking to buy one. As I was browsing through my options, I decided that I didn’t really like any of the designs offered, so I might as well attempt making my own. From Left…

For my final project, I am making an Art Deco style PC Stand that fully surround my PC. As with pretty much any other project, there are constraints to which the design must adhere, and specifications that we would like to the design to follow. Below are the top 5 constraints, and top 5 specifications for my Art Deco PC Stand. Constraints: Material Choice – Because I will be laser cutting the individual pieces of the stand at either the Idea Forge or ITLL at…

For my final project, I am 3D printing a capo. When I set out to design it the number one specification I had is that it must apply pressure to all six strings of the guitar. This is the only function of the capo, so it can’t be considered one unless it can do this. Another specification for the capo is that it must have a renaissance aesthetic in as many places as possible, except the jaw. I believe it accomplishes this because of the…

For my final project, I decided to make a PC stand, to keep my PC off the carpet and improve overall airflow, as well as build on the overall aesthetic of my setup. I took my initial inspiration for this project from a few PC stands I found on Amazon while looking to buy one. As I was browsing through my options, I decided that I didn’t really like any of the designs offered, so I might as well attempt making my own. From Left…

I enjoy indulging in YouTube in my free time, where I came across several puzzle box videos. I took an interest mainly in Japanese puzzle boxes, because I enjoyed the overshadowed precision behind every box. As I delved deeper into the history of the puzzle box, I noticed that form the very first puzzle boxes that originated from japan in the early 1800’s; to protect tools for the everyday worker, to the appearances in England Victoria in the 19th century; mainly for entertainment purposes, that…

Introduction This post will be an in-depth analysis of what my final project was and how it was constructed. Renewable energy is quickly becoming a household term used by a significant portion of the world’s population due to its hopeful impact on the future of humanity. Out of all the renewable energy generators, I would argue that Wind Turbines are on the top of the list as one of the most incredible engineering machines created by humanity. The sheer size and power of these machines…

So my project ended up look quite a bit different from what I intended. To catch you up to speed, lemme summarize my plan going into all of this. MF Doom passed away in October of 2020. It was a testament to how crazy this past year has been that one of the most influential artists of my upbringing and current life was swept under the carpet for me to nearly forget. I wanted to create a memorial dedicated to him and his music as…

Here are my top 5 constraints and specifications for my project: Constraints The puzzle box needs to be strong enough material to hold the drawer in place even with force applied, but have smooth action for premium feel with both the drawer and ring movements.  I wanted the puzzle box to go for an aesthetic beyond any one era, so I wanted materials that were evident throughout most eras such as brass and wood. Brass is a very amenable and soft metal and goes back…

I’ve got several specifications/Constraints for my final product, the top 5 are listed below: Specifications  Functional I feel like the whole concept of making a wind turbine revolves around harnessing wind energy to power a daily use product like lights. The turbine needs to be able to spin and produce some sort of voltage for the motor Minimalist When we look at renewable energy aesthetics, they are all minimalist. They are made for functionality and the look actually gets worse when more design aspects are…

My design has been a lot more refined since the Aesthetics & Alternatives post. I’ve finalized what materials to use, the logistics behind the entire project, and how I want to achieve my aesthetic. There are 3 main aspects of my project: the base structure to hold the turbine blades, the turbine blades themselves, and the motor integration with the blades/base. I’ll start by talking about the base structure. Initially, I was planning on making this base structure out of wood to ensure that it…

I wanted to give my puzzle box a mysterious and timeless aesthetic, I did so by using simple materials found in most eras but also a complex artistic design not only in the wood, but in the shape itself. I wanted my puzzle box to go beyond any sense of time or era, adding to the mysteriousness of the box itself. I used brass and wood to give it an antique feel, but also a modern feel, as these materials have been accessible and exploited…

Rockets are some of the most incredible machines humanity has created—structures of explosive fuel that propels their cargo, whether it’s a satellite, equipment, or people, beyond the planet’s atmosphere and into space. The sheer power of these creations are on display whenever they launch; they unleash their enormous energy in a tower of fire through their engines and the entire thing is lifted up, up into the sky balanced on a stream of light. The exhaust swirls and billows from the launchpad in a spectacular…

Final Presentation Video Part 1: What For my project, my main goal was to create a table to fill both a need for a functional piece of furniture in my living space, and a desire to have something more aesthetically pleasing than the current coffee table that we had. More specifically, in terms of functionality, our old table was too low to the ground, it was extremely heavy for the size, and very unstable as the legs were cracking. My idea to solve this problem…

My personal Aesthetic as I’m sure most people’s is, is not very well defined.  However through many of my previous designs just in the products that I purchase, there are some commonalities.  The first and arguably biggest part of my personal aesthetic is my attraction to glossy smooth textures, curves and wood.  And this aesthetic is very similar to the Mid Century Modern Accent table that is shown above.  Growing up there were a few things that lead me to this aesthetic.  The first was…