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      • Post 01 2025: Aesthetic Explorations
      • Post 2- 2025 : What is your Upcycling project? What is the aesthetic and why?
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Organic Minimalist Puzzle Holder – Answering the “How”?

Nyctous Aesthetic

Nyctous Diorama Ideation

Pressure Flaker Final Report Part 2

Nyctous Tunnel Book Plan

Rustic Farm Style Fountain Build

Part 1 (What) – Handmade Spice Spinner with Mexican Ceramic Aesthetic

Hidden Compartment Art piece

Nyctous Tunnel Book Test Cut

Nyctous Tunnel Book Acrylic Cut

Aesthetics Portfolio: Seth Strayer – Custom Electric Guitar and the Bookframe

How I Built My Spice Spinner

Mid Century Modern Bookshelf – Part 2: How

Retro-Futuristic Robot Can Crusher: Part 2 – How

✨ Post 13 – Portfolio: Chaos, Craft & Chamkis

Point Out: The Final How

Personalized GMT Watch for my dad – The What

Optical Illusion Cutting Board: Final Report Part 2

Neon-Inspired 3D Printed LED Sign Final Report part 2

Light AMG GT RC Car – Final Report Part 2

Main Project Report 1 – Cherished River

LEGO Formula 1 Display – How it was done

Clear vs Sleek Electronics

Goals and Limitations for Futuristic Design

Hex – The Final Product Pt2

Hitbox Final Report Part 2

Wöddha Finale: Part Two

Magic Crystal Bedside Lamp

Coffee Table, Final 2

Final Report Part 1: Design Deep Dive

Almost the Look

Race Car Uprights: Report Part 2

Medieval Castle Fortress Final Report Part 2

Eclipse Lamp – Final Post Part 2

RailGlow: Timeline and Fabrication Process

Art Nouveau Water Filter

The Self-Watering Planter: Upcycle Progress

Moon Phase Lamp Part 2: How

Functional Yard Art: The “What”

Grandma’s Piano: A Miniature Replica – Final Report Part 2

Final Project Part 2: Bamboo Lamp Creation

5 Constraints and Wants

The Journey from Concept to Creation: Origami Inspired Floor Chair

Artistic Vinyl Speaker: Part 2

Stained Glass Terrarium Final Report Pt.2

Part 2: A Watchmakers Story

Final Report Part 2: Eye of Agamotto – The Making Process

Final Report Part 1: Gyroscopic Watch Winder

Skateboard Deck Project | The How (Photos Coming Soon, Issues Uploading)

Building a Steampunk Strandbeest: Assembly and Aesthetic Focus

Final Report Part 1 – Retro 80s Ski Boot Warmer

Coffee Accessory Organizer

Portfolio

Personalized GMT Watch for my dad – The How

Ski Bookends – Part 2

Where Art Meets Function

Multifunctional Quilt: the “How”

Final Project: Classic Hollywood Clapperboard

Portfolio

Top 5 Specifications, Top 5 Constraints

CyberCrystal Vest: Final Report Part 2 – The How

Minimalist Spice Rack – Part 2

From Concept to Completion: Aesthetic Fabrication Journey for my Tree Frame

Foldable Car Camping Bed – The How

Final Sliding Bedframe – Part 2

Dual-Perspective 3D Sculpture: Specifications and Constraints

Dual-Perspective 3D Sculpture: Progress

Low Profile Microphone Boom Arm: The “How”

Dual-Perspective 3D Sculpture: Final Report – Part 1

Magnetic Shoe Display – Fabrication and Construction

Zen Matcha Stand

A Change in Direction: Top Priorities and Challenges for My Wooden Elephant Rattle Project

Aesthetics Of Design Portfolio: Max Van Cleave

Jacob Krajnik’s Portfolio: Upcycle and Final Project

Progress on Futuristic Mask

Futuristic Anime Project Execution and Results

Disqualifier Preview

Aesthetics of Design 2025 Portfolio

The Disqualifier: 5 Specifications and 5 Constraints

Final Report Part 2 – Retro 80s Ski Boot Warmer

FINAL PORTFOLIO – BEN HARMING

Post 10: Progress – Retro Ski Boot Warmer Build

The Disqualifier: Progress on Pneumatic Striking Device

Upcycle Opposite Aesthetic: Pop-Industrial vs Naturalism

The Disqualifier – Pneumatic Gauntlet 1

Portfolio: Zoe Cooper

The Disqualifier – Pneumatic Gauntlet 2

Dual-Perspective 3D Sculpture: Final Report – Part 2

Final Portfolio: Spoon and Pressure Flaker

Wooden Display Stand – Restraints and Specifications

Post 13: Portfolio

Wooden Display Stand – Progress

Portfolio

Final Report Part 1

Material & Motion: A Semester of Aesthetic Exploration

Perk-a-Cola display specifications and constraints

Progress: Mirror + Acrylic Painting

Final Report: Part 1

Main Project – Final Report 2

Opposites Alike – The Two Outcomes of Opposite Aesthetics

Arjun Ramachandran- Post 13 Portfolio

Mid Century Modern Nightstand Final Report Part 1 – Design

Mid Century Modern Nightstand Final Report Part 2 – Fabrication

Eli Skelly’s Portfolio – AesDes Spring ’25

Portfolio

Aesthetics in Design Project Portfolio

Opposite Aesthetic: From Ski Town to Hyper-Urban Pop Art

Snowboard to Coat Rack – Ski Town Aesthetic

Yard Art Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

Design Portfolio – Abby Rindfuss

Final Report 2: Bioactive Terrarium Process

Post 12 – Hidden Compartment Fantasy Aesthetic

Design Preview: Diesel Punk Yard Art

Upcycle Final Report: Pop Industrial Shelf for ITLL 3D Printing Center

Portfolio: Ayesha Rawal

Upcycle progress

Main project plans and inspo

main project aesthetics

Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints

progress

storm skirt part 1

Aesthetics of Design Portfolio: Nile Brown

Final Project Post 2: Gyroscopic Watch Winder

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

Post 8: Design Preview Report

Post 10: Chocolate Packaging Progress

Aesthetics of Design Portfolio – Bryan Moreno

Semester Wrap-Up

Rustic Cottage End table Final Report Part 2

Final Report Part 1 – Art Nouveau Mobile

Final Report Part 2 – Art Nouveau Mobile Fabrication

Alexander (Xander) Johnson – Portfolio

What: Mushroom Lamp

Seth Dry – Portfolio

Mushroom Lamp Constraints and Specifications

Perk-a-Cola Progress

Mushroom Lamp Progress

Final Report Part 1 – Finca Don Jorge Chocolate Packaging

How: Mushroom Lamp

Rustic Catan – Final Report Part 2

Final Report Part 2

Portfolio

Post 12: How the Space Cowboy Lamp was made

Portfolio: Garrison Nazare

Final Report Part 2: Chocolate Packaging Process

Andrew Widner Portfolio

The Elephant in the Room – A Progress Update

Fountain Planter Progress

Portfolio

Perk-a-Cola display – What I made

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