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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
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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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Initial Assignments 2025
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Realism
An Industrialist’s Stool
From Pink & Cute to Green & Grunge
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic – Modern Minimalism Ball Shelf
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic – Plastic Forest
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic
Post 4: Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic – Steampunk/Cyberpunk
Opposite Aesthetic of Upcycle Project
The Opposite of Artificial Nature: Pristine Futurism
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Modern Architecture
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic – Cyberprep
Ornate Wood Carving
Scandinavian Aesthetic – Opposite to Old English
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic – Rustic Chess Piece
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic – Minimalism
Opposite of my project upcycle: Modern Technology Aesthetic
Opposite Aesthetic – Dark Academia
Opposite Aesthetic- Childhood Nostalgia vs. Dystopia
Opposite Aesthetic- Industrial Minimalism
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic – Brutalism
Opposite of my Upcycle Project: Brutalist Aesthetic
Upcycle Project Progress: LED Backlit Wall Decor
Baroque Violin Lamp
The Bookframe
CU Logo Backlit Wall Decor
Opposite Upcycle Aesthetic: Maximalism, Naturalistic, and Traditional
Upcycled Project – spinning cat toy
Hyperbolic Beehive: Upcycled in Folds, Hanging Beehive Art
Opposite Upcycling Aesthetic – Art Nouveau & Wabi-Sabi
Vintage Americana Chalk Bag Made From Thrifted Levi’s
Upcycled Skateboard Jewelry
Parisian Jazz Lamp
Giving new life: The Self-Watering Planter
Tired Peacock Chair
Scandanavian lamp
Nature and Modern, a natured design pencil holder made of recycled PLA
Organic Patchwork Platters
Rustic Modern Wood Mosaic
Four Point Hat – “Ski Bum” Aesthetic
Progress on the Upcycled Helmet
Vintage Technology Key Rack – Functional Furniture
Photos From the Past, Reimagined
Collage Cards Design Report
Opulent Pokemon TCG Deck Box
Aluminum Can Junk Art Upcycling
Sports Bar Aesthetic Upcycling Project: LeBron James Hennessy Lamp
Genshin Impact Floral Artifact Earrings
Ghibli Jeans Upcycle
Nautical Lighthouse
Shrinker/Stretcher Tool Stand Design
Frutiger Aero Iceberg Tissue Box
Water-Bottle Sling: The Light and Dark Sides of Fandom Fashion
Upcycle Steampunk Lamp
Tropical Lamp
Broken Glass Light Cover
Upcycle Project – Coasters from 3D-Printer Waste
The Bucket Bag – A Pop Art Exploration
Naltural/Minimalist Bedframe
Plastic Forest
Echoes of Reclamation
Rustic Hand Carved Chess Piece
Plaster Textured Ski Art
The Pink Embroidered Tote
Rustic Desk Organizer: Upcycling for a Sustainable Workspace
Upcycle Project – The Great Wave Mosaic
Minimalist Woodworking Wall Mount for Native American Flute
Chalk Bag in Earthy Neutrals Aesthetic
Space Age Lamp Design Report
Upcycle Project – Indie Camera Filter
Beauty in Death: Strangler Fig Lampshade
Vintage Boho Candle Set
Soda Can Succulent Planter
Post 5: Upcycle Design Report
Mediterranean Weather Tile
Pop Art with 3D Print Scraps
Retromod Power Fender Mirrors
Upcycle Design Report: A Witch’s Cabin
Cybernetic Scorpion: An Upcycled Circuit Sculpture
Rustic Sports Ball Shelf
Patchwork Industrial Denim Toolbelt
Japanese Architecture Inspired 3D Printed Art
Naturalist Hangboard
Upcycle Project – Aluminum Can Old Western Cowboy
Shou Sugi Ban Wall Art
‘The Mhona’ Tote
Japanese Stationery Aesthetic: Watchmaker’s Screwdriver Stand
Rustic Wood Cutting Board
A Vintage Bicycle Stool
The Red Tree
License Plate Frame
Patchwork teddy bear
Cyberpunk Stereoscope
Coral Fruit Bowl – Design Report
Flatiron Sunrise: Upcycled Pointillism
Upcycled Cactus Planter
Exploded View PC: A Deconstructed Aesthetic
From Sleeping Bag to Ski Jacket: Crafting Scandinavian Minimalism
An Homage to Stuffed Animals: Childhood Stuffed Animal Recreations
Aluminum Camping Spoon
Futuristic Beer Bottle Progress Check
What Would the Opposite of a Futuristic Beer Bottle Be?
From Snowboard to Coat Rack: Ski Town Aesthetic
Soda Can Tab Guitar Strap
Hidden book compartment espresso box
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