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    • 2024
      • Post 1: Aesthetics Exploration
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Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

main project aesthetics

Yard Art Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

Clear vs Sleek Electronics

Nyctous Diorama Ideation

Opposite of Kawaii/Gyaru = Grotesque/clean girl

Naturalism

Art Nouveau, Piet Mondrian and Art Deco

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

Different Aesthetics: Mushroom Lamps

Mid Century Modern Bookshelf and Alternatives

Main Project

90s Street Style vs. Hyper-Neon Skiwear

Rugged Functionalist, Minimalist, Rustic Camping Tables

Post 7: Main Project Plans and Alternatives

Main Project Aesthetics

Main Project Plans and Alternatives: Dual Perspective- Exploring 3D Extrusion from Two Angles

Main project Aesthetic – Plans and Alternatives

Final Project Idea: Reversible Bucket Hat

Cylindrical Lamp – Inspiration from Alternative Aesthetics

Disqualifier: Aesthetic Choice and Logistics

Main Project Aesthetic – Mid Century Modern Nightstand

Art Nouveau/Cottagecore End Table Plans and Alternatives

Minimalist Mic Boom Arm – Plans and Alternatives

Scandinavian/Industrial Modern Furniture and Alternatives

Post 7: Plans and Alternatives

Steampunk Strandbeast Kinetic Sculpture

Magic Crystal Bedside Lamp – Alternatives

Hidden Compartment Designs

Rustic Display Stand – Plans and Alternatives

Design without Orientation – Exploring true design for microgravity enviorments

Exploring Final Project Aesthetics

Rustic farm aesthetic fountain

Medieval Castle Project: Plans and Alternatives

Naturalism or Industrialism – Project Plans and Alternatives

Main Project Plans and Alternatives – Spice Rack

Diver vs Dress : Which GMT Is Right For Me ?

Aesthetics of Industrial Security

Traditional or Modern? Exploring My Project’s Aesthetic

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

Optical Illusion Cutting Board: Distorted Reality Aesthetic

Bioactive Terrarium: Plans and Alternatives

Magnetic Shoe Display

Main Project Aesthetics: Water Flow Skirt

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

Exploring Sliding Mechanisms for Bedframe

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

Stained Glass Project: Plans and Alternatives

Wooden Buddha Board (Wuddha Board?)

Space Exploration: Aesthetic Plans and Alternatives

Main Project Aesthetic and Alternatives: Mid Century Modern Glass Blocks

Modernisme or Minimalism, an Artistic Record Player

Aesthetic Alternatives – Wabi-sabi and Japanese Calligraphy

Main Project Aesthetic – Retro Futurism

The Space Cowboy Lamp, and its opposites

Main Project Plans: A Framed Tree

Time and Identity – A Clock Design

Water Filter – Aesthetic and Alternatives

Cybercrystal Vest: Aesthetic Plans and Alternatives

Mid-Century Modern Aesthetic: Watch Winder and Alternative Aesthetics

Final Project Plans

Classic Hollywood Aesthetic Clapperboard

Main Project Aesthetics: Naturalism and Opposition

Rugged Minimalism: The Sliding Rail Lamp Post

Race Car Front Uprights

Multifunctional Outdoor-Indoor Blanket Plans

Falling or Swinging?

Trench Watch Aesthetic: Plans and Alternatives

Main Aesthetic

Japandi Minimalist Zen Matcha Stand

Main Project Aesthetics: Flint Knapping Tool Set

Light Cyberpunk RC Car

Vintage Sports Aesthetic: Plans and Alternatives

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

Main Project – Plans and Alternatives – Ski Chair

Organic Minimalist Puzzle Holder

Main project plans and alternatives – Portable AC unit – Post 7

Main Project Plans and Alternatives: Mountain Shelf

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives.

Minimal vs Maximal Origami Inspired Furniture

Aesthetic Plans & Alternatives

More or Less Paul

Main Aesthetic: Simple Modern

Different Jewelry Box Aestetics

Final Project Inital Ideas

A Modern Take on Rajasthani Mirror Work

MCM and Modernist End Table: Plans and Alternatives

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This Year’s Students

  • 1 Abby Rindfuss
  • 1 Adam Hosburgh
  • 1 Airyl Dayrit
  • 1 Alex Jessop
  • 1 Xander Johnson
  • 1 Allister James Sequeira
  • 1 Annie Cai
  • 1 Andrew Chamberlain
  • 1 Anjali Shadija
  • 1 Anthony Makuch
  • 1 Andrea Marks
  • 1 Anthony Papaianache
  • 1 Andrew Perper
  • 1 Andrew Widner
  • 1 Ariana Ramirez
  • 1 Arjun Ramachandran
  • 1 Arden Villanueva
  • 1 Ayesha Rawal
  • 1 Ben Erickson
  • 1 Ben Harming
  • 1 Ben Haley
  • 1 Brian Ahn
  • 1 Bryce Johnson
  • 1 Bryan Moreno Najera
  • 1 Brenton Yu
  • 1 Cason Lane
  • 1 Cecelia Shoenfeld
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  • 1 Chrisanna Bertuccio
  • 1 Witt Young
  • 1 Claire Markus
  • 1 Clemens Pacher-Theinburg
  • 1 Cooper Kramis
  • 1 Cole Romig
  • 1 Cole Sites
  • 1 Cort Sommer
  • 1 Daniel Carranza Valenzuela
  • 1 DawnMonique Cantu
  • 1 Seth Strayer
  • 1 Danny Vesselovskii
  • 1 David Whisnant
  • 1 Delos Ashcraft
  • 1 Dev Mahajan
  • 1 Ellyse Jensen
  • 1 Elise Johnson
  • 1 Eli Skelly
  • 1 Eric Fiechtner
  • 1 Evan McCleary
  • 1 Francine Palmos
  • 1 Garrett Jimenez
  • 1 Garrison Nazare
  • 1 Rauba, Grady
  • 1 Reilly, Greg
  • 1 Grant Thompson
  • 1 Isaiah Straubel
  • 1 Jamie Blanco
  • 1 Jacob Foley
  • 1 Jack Franz
  • 1 Jacob Krajnik
  • 1 James Overberg
  • 1 Jaks Praeger
  • 1 Jax Whitham
  • 1 Jessica Vo
  • 1 Joe Yoder
  • 1 Jules Fischer-White
  • 1 Kalin Myers
  • 1 Keith Hemenway
  • 1 Kyle Chinn
  • 1 Lia Cucuzzella
  • 1 Lindsey Trussell
  • 1 Luke Gordon
  • 1 Matt Bloomfield
  • 1 Matthew Cumpton
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  • 1 Matt Sherman
  • 1 Max Van Cleave
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  • 1 Min Than
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  • 1 Sofia Fernandez
  • 1 Sylvia Robles
  • 1 Tay Cummins
  • 1 Tanmay Mhatre
  • 1 Taylor Wittwer
  • 1 Thomas Brentano
  • 1 Tyler L'hotta
  • 1 Tyler Lloyd
  • 1 Zoe Cooper
  • 1 Sammie Duran
  • 1 Jean Hertzberg
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Aesthetics of Design by Jean Hertzberg and students is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0