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Post 01 2025: Aesthetic Explorations
Post 2- 2025 : What is your Upcycling project? What is the aesthetic and why?
Post 3 – 2025 : Upcycle Progress
Post 4- 2025 : Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic
Post 5 – 2025: Upcycle Design Report
Post 6 – 2025 : Main Project Plans and Inspirations
Post 7 – 2025 : Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives.
Post 8 – 2025 : Design Preview Report
Post 9 – 2025 : Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints
Post 10 – 2025 : Progress
Post 11 – 2025 : Final Report Part 1
Post 12 – 2025 : Main Project Final Report Part 2
Post 13 – 2025 : Portfolio
Older Student Work
Light fixture
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2024
Post 1: Aesthetics Exploration
Post 2: What is your upcycling aesthetic and why?
Post 3: Upcycle progress
Post 4: Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic
Post 5: Upcycle Design Report
Post 6: Main project plans and inspiration
Post 7 2024: Main Project Aesthetics – Plans and Alternatives
Post 8 2024: Design Preview Report
Post 9 2024: : Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints
Post 10 2024: Progress Since Design Preview
Post 11 2024 Final Report Part 1: What and Why
Post 12 2024: How and What Next?
Post 13 2024: Portfolio
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Current Course (2025)
Schedule 2025
Final Specs 2025
Design Preview Specs 2025
Blog and Blog Comment/Critique Policies
Presentation Critiques
Pod and Critique Facilitator Responsibilities
Sources for materials
Student Resources
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Designers and fun links
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Initial Assignments 2025
The Formalism Aesthetic of Dr Seuss
Aesthetics Exploration – Berlin Techno
Aesthetics Exploration – Victorian Aesthectic/Era
Non-Euclidean Geometry in Art: A Gateway to Otherworldly Visuals
Art Deco
Aesthetics Exploration – Post 1 Dirt Theory
Kolam:The Ultimate Floor Art with a Twist
Neo-expressionism
Wabi-Sabi, The Japanese aesthetic of imperfection
Post 1 – 2025: Aesthetics Exploration – Raygun Gothic
Aesthetic Exploration- Studio Ghibli
Naturalness
The Four Roman Fresco Styles
Aesthetic Exploration- The Wild West
Paithani Saree Embroidery
Aesthetic Exploration – Victorian Architecture
The Very Wild West
Aesthetic Exploration: Y2K and Y2K Futurism
Aesthetics Exploration – Western
The Aesthetic and History of Miniatures
Athleisure
Cottagecore
Biophilic Design
Spanish Golden Age
Rococo Aesthetic
Memphis Design
Art Nouveau
Aesthetics Exploration: Rustic
Aesthetics Exploration: Western
Aesthetic Exploration: Modern Rustic
Mid Century Modern
Aesthetics Exploration – The Vintage Aesthetic
Industrial Sketching
Stereograms
Zenitism
Urban Race Car
Sheet Metal Working Aesthetic
Solarpunk
Modern Rustic Charm
Retro Futurism
Art Nouveau
Adventurecore
Metal and Metal Subgenres
Denim
The Grim Darkness of The Far Future – A look into the aesthetic of Warhammer 40k
Aesthetics Explorations – Biophilic Design
Gorp Core
Aesthetics Exploration – Y2K Futurism
The Pop Up Headlight Aesthetic
Post 1: Aesthetics Exploration – Gothic Architecture Aesthetic
Maximalism is More
Scandinavian Minimalist Design
Exploring Minimalism: A Timeless Aesthetic
Rustic Aesthetic
Viking Aesthetic
Post 1 – 2025 Aesthetics Exploration – Japanese Woodblocks
Frutiger Aero
Aesthetics of the Renaissance
The Unexpected Red Theory: A Bold Aesthetic Statement
90’s skateboarding aesthetic
Cabin Core
Maximalism
Utilitarian Design “Aesthetic”
Prairie Style
Pink and Cute Aesthetic
Aesthetic Exploration: The History of Witchcraft & Witchcore
70’s-80’s Automotive Aesthetic
Catholic Horror Aesthetic Exploration
Fantasy – Constants and Alterations
Pop Art Aesthetic
The Soviet-Afghan War and Retro-Nostalgia
Earthcore
The Dark Fantasy Aesthetic: Struggle Amidst Shadows
Analog Horror: The Distortion of Nostalgia
Bauhaus
Early AI Media Generation: An Aesthetic
What Is Cartooncore? Exploring the Colorful World of Animated Aesthetics
Cabincore – a Warm Balance of the Natural, the Pragmatic, and the Modern
The Punk Aesthetic
Decora Aesthetic
Post 01-2025 Aesthetic – Frutiger aero
The Maximalist Aesthetic – Post 1 2025
Vaporwave
Wabi Sabi Aesthetic
Basketball Jump Shot
The Mediterranean Revival Aesthetic: Restoring Warmth in Modernity
Parisian Jazz Aesthetic
Upcycle Project – Steampunk Introduction
Recycled Terrarium Project
Upcycle Project Aesthetic – Earthcore/Recycling/Granola
Camping Spoon Upcycling Project
Motorsport Livery: Speed, Sponsorship, and Iconic Design
Natured inspired pencil holder made out of recycled PLA
Wearable Pop Art – Modern fashion meets bold aesthetic
Vintage Americana Chalk Bag Made from Reworked Levi’s
Ghiblicore Upcycled Lamp Shade
Disposable Water Bottle Lantern: Club/Rave Aesthetic
The Accidental Scandi: How a Dusty Lamp Turned Me into an Interior Design Enthusiast!
Retro Futurism
Upcycling Project: Modern Rustic Wood Mosaic
The Unexpected Red Theory: A Laser-Cut Tree Upcycle Project
A New Old Book on the Old Bookshelf
Upcycle Project: Looney Tunes Backgrounds
Vintage technology/Retro Apple aesthetic – Ethernet Key Door Holder Rack
Paper Collage Cards
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