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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
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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
Stained Glass Terrarium- Final Report Pt. 1
Magic Crystal Bedside Lamp
LEGO Formula 1 Display – What and Why
Aluminum Pressure Flaker: Report P1
Progress – Glass Block Lamp
Glass Block Lamp Final Report: The What
Glass Block Lamp Final Report: The How
Point Out: An Interactive Installation
Mid Century Modern Bookshelf – Part 1: What
Top 5 Specifications
Wöddha Finale: Part One
Main Project Progress
Levitating Shoe Display: Inspiration Design and Plan
Final Project Post 1
Organic Minimalist Puzzle Holder – Answering the “What”?
Hitbox Final Report Part 1
Grandma’s Piano: A Miniature Replica – Final Report Part 1
Moon Phase Lamp Final Report Part 1
Scandinavian Modern TV Stand – Progress Update
HEX – Identity Through Time Pt 1
The Finished Skate Deck | The ‘What’
Final Project Part 1: Bamboo Lamp Preparation
Minimalist Spice Rack – Part 1
Medieval Castle Fortress Final Report Part 1
The Dimensions of Design – An Investigation of Orientation and Perception (Part 1)
Gyaru/ Kawaii aesthetic and doll plans
Horreo Jewelry Box–Fabrication
The Vision Behind the Build
Making Extol: Custom Electric Guitar – Part 2
Ski Bookends – Part 1
Final Report Part 1: Eye of Agamotto
Gyaru Dolls keychains
Scandinavian Modern TV Stand
New York Loft Style Clothing Rack – Final Report Part 1
Optical Illusion Cutting Board: Final Report Part 1
Final Design Report – Part 1: A Watchmakers Story
3D Printed Strandbeest Final Part 1
Can-Crushing Robot Head Progress Update
Zen Matcha Stand
Foldable Car Camping Bed – The What
Artistic Vinyl Speaker: Part 1
Light AMG GT RC Car – Final Report Part 1
Competition Road Bike Restoration Final Design – Part 1
Rustic Cottagecore End Table Final Report Part 1
Doodlecore Embroidered Skirts: What
Functional Yard Art – Answering the “How”?
Final Sliding Bedframe Design – Part 1
Keyboard Key Vest
CyberCrystal Vest: Final Report Part 1 – The What
Post 11: What IS the Space Cowboy Lamp
Final Quilt – the “What”
Cylinder Lamp – Final Report Part 1
Opposite of Kawaii/Gyaru = Grotesque/clean girl
Gyaru plush Doll progress
Space Theme Keyboard – Final Report Part 1
Low Profile Microphone Boom Arm: The “What”
Aesthetics Of Design Portfolio: Bryce Johnson
Final Report Part 2 – How – Vinyl Lamp
Rustic Catan – Final Report Part 1
Actual Design Process, Fabrication, and Reflection
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
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