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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
A/V music tech
Furniture
Mirror
Pet Accessory
Product Design
Sculpture
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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
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Sources for materials
Student Resources
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Initial Assignments 2025
Recycled Aluminum Spoon Post 3
Material/Assembly Progress – Chamberlain
Atlas Uncovering
Upcycle Progress: Rustic Modern Wood Mosaic
Parisian Jazz Lamp-Progress
Upcycle Project Progress – Soda Can Planters
Nature inspired PLA pencil holder update
Upcycle Project Process
Upcycle Progress: “Ski Bum” Hat
Upcycle Project Tiki Torch Lamp-Progress Report
Japanese Stationery Aesthetic in Tool Design: Watchmaker’s Screwdriver Stand
Pokemon TCG Deck Box Progress Update
Upcycled Paper Beehive Progress
Hallyu Water Bottle Holder Progress!
Material Prep – Upcycled Skateboard Decks
Mid-Century Brutalist Pivot
Boho Vintage Candle Set Progress
Metal Shrinker/Stretcher Stand Progress Update
Upcycling an Old Lamp into a Scandinavian-Inspired Masterpiece (Hopefully) ✨
Upcycle Project Update: Chess Piece
Progress on Upcycle Project: Laser-Cut Tree with the Unexpected Red Theory Aesthetic
Upcycle Progress
Upcycle Progress: Lighthouse
Pop Art “Bucket” Bag
French Gothic Stained Glass Light Fixture: Update
Upcycle Progress: Concept and Design
Upcycle Project Progress
Upcycled Pointillism Progress
Peacock Throne: Design and Build Preparation
Collage Cards Progress
Upcycling Progress – License Plate Frame
Progress on Genshin Impact Flower Artifact
Progress on Patchwork
Upcycling Progress
Artificial Nature Upcycle Project Progress Update
Textured Ski Painting Progress
Space Age Lamp Update
Upcycling Progress: LeBron James Hennessy Lamp
Violin Lamp Progress Update
Upcycled Denim Chalk Bag Progress
Upcycled Abstract Art – Progress
Modern Bohemian Planters: Updates
Upcycle Progress: New Project + Gathering Materials
Frutiger Aero Tissue Box/Light
Upcycle Project Update
Upcycled Chalk Bag Progress Update
Upcycle Project Update: Transforming Scrap Wood Into a Cutting Board
Upcycle Progress: Wooden Frame Cuts Completed
Post 3 Upcycling Progress: A Mosaic
Upcycling Progress: Naturalist Hangboard
Upcycle Progress: Gathering Materials & Getting Started
Upcycle Progress/Process: A Witch’s Cabin
Shou Sugi Ban Wall Decor Progress Update
Nightclub/Rave Lantern Project Progress
Ghibli Lamp Update
Upcycle Progress: Film Slide Lampshade
Upcycle Progress: Industrial Rust Artwork
Progress Update: Strangler Fig Lampshade
Patchwork Teddy Bear Progress
Soda Can Tab Guitar Strap – Upcycle Progress Update
Cyberpunk Stereoscope Materials
Pixel Art 3D Print Upcycling: Progress Update on Grid Mapping & Material Gathering
Upcycled Bicycle Stool
Upcycling a Sleeping Bag into a Lightweight Ski Touring Jacket Update
Plastic Forest Project Update
Upcycle Project Progress
Decopunk Assassin’s Teapot, Update 1
Mid-Century Modern Lamp Update 1
Fender Mirror Design Update
Ethernet Key Door Holder Rack Update 1
Headcover progress
Stuffed Animal Recreations: Upcycle Progress
Progress update on upcycle project
Upcycle Progress
The Dive in to Neuroaesthetic Design
Upcycle Progress – Rustic Desk Organizer Fabrication
Post 3: Upcycling Progress
Upcycled Ski Rack Update
Upcycle Project Progress: Ball Shelf
Upcycle Progress – Futuristic Memphis Aesthetic Fruit Bowl
Looney Tunes Upcycle Progress
Upcycle Project Progress: LED Backlit Wall Decor
Progress on the Upcycled Helmet
Futuristic Beer Bottle Progress Check
Weather Tile-Progress
Upcycle Progress Report
Upcycle Progress: ITLL 3D Printer Filament Spool Shelf
Cat Toy Progress
The Self-Watering Planter: Upcycle Progress
Snowboard to Coat Rack – Ski Town Aesthetic
Upcycle progress
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