Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

May 8, 2023

One alternative I thought of for my project of the Art Nouveau and Clockpunk wristwatch that I described in my last post was a Cyberpunk wristwatch. Cyberpunk is a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on a futuristic, dystopian society where advanced technology and cybernetic implants are prevalent. A Cyberpunk wristwatch would be utilitarian in…

Post 10: Progress

April 16, 2023

Abigail Schefer

Post 10: Progress 2023, Post 6: Main Project plans and inspirations 2023, Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Post 8: Top 5 specifications, top 5 constraints 2023, Post 9: Design Preview Report 2023

Show and tell progress since the Design Preview. I decided to change my project idea, so this blog post includes my progress update as well as an updated version of the previous blog posts I submitted. Rationale for Change: I decided that I want to create something more functional that I would use more often,…

Main Project Aesthetics Alternatives: Sci Fi Robot

April 14, 2023

Rishabh Rai

2023, Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

My current plan for the aesthetic of my project is to create a sci-fi inspired robot, in which I was inclined to focus on aesthetic more rather than functionality given time and resources limitations for the course. My Main inspiration arrives from the book Tales from the Loop written by Simon Stålenhag which is a wildly successful…

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

April 8, 2023

Bodhin Peterson-Smart

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

Source: https://www.etsy.com/listing/861137024/floral-moss-wall-art-moss-wall-preserved For my first alternative aesthetic, I chose to add a floral centerpiece to the moss installation. I am really happy with the looks of this aesthetic and I believe it may become a central piece of my design. This drawing shows the LED “Rivers” in blue. For my second alternative aesthetic, I chose…

Alternative Aesthetics – Puzzle Box

March 25, 2023

Nate Olson

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

My current plan for the aesthetic of my project is to create a wooden puzzle box with celtic patterns and engravings covering the exterior faces, as well as potentially some wire inlays. However, I would like to explore alternative aesthetics to see how this project might look in other contexts and styles. One option is…

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

March 24, 2023

Colin Neeson

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

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The 2 aesthetics I chose are a mixture of Robotic/ Industrial and Nature. I kept the same leg shape that is distinctive of Theo Jansen design. Robotic/ Industrial: Change the material to metal tubes. Add riveted steel or other metal on exterior of leg segment. Make the leg powered by a motor. Nature: Use…

2 Different Aesthetics

March 20, 2023

Daniel Bojorquez

2023, Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

Currently I am planning to do my final project with a simplistic and earthy aesthetic. i plan to create an infinity style box with a terrarium inside of it. That is the current plan as of now. I also tried to sketch this concept but with different concepts. The first concept i tried was brutalism…

Main Project Alternative Aesthetic

March 20, 2023

Anil Antony Karathra

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

For this post, I decided to interchange the aesthetics that I had planned for my two initial concepts. The first idea was to have a clock with a vertical garden around it and the second idea was to make a jail architecture-inspired music box. When the aesthetics are interchanged the clock gets a jali-inspired aesthetic…

Unconventional Aesthetics for an Abstract Geometric Rock

March 19, 2023

Aryan Gandhi

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

aesthetics, design, futuristic, in, lights, Lithophane, Natural, Panels, Retro, Rock

I enjoy experimenting with various aesthetics and pushing the limits of what is practical as a designer and craftsman. Therefore, when I set myself the job of making an abstract geometric rock for a lithophane, my head began to buzz with ideas. I was intrigued to consider, though, “What if I went in a totally…

Main Project Plans and Alternatives

March 19, 2023

Ali Alfares

2023, Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

Project Plans and Alternatives I finally reduced my main project ideas to two distinct possible designs. The first is a Japanese aesthetic wind chime, and the second is a minimalist/organic tabletop water fountain. I really enjoy Japanese aesthetics as a whole and am still unsure on which distinct aesthetic I will choose for the wind…

Exploring the Possibilities: Wildly Different Aesthetics for a Magical Heartbeat Tree

March 18, 2023

Shrey Naresh Solanki

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

aesthetics, design, Fantasy, future, in, Light up, Scifi, Steampunk, tree

Although my original intention was to make a tree that was influenced by a wonderful fantasy world, I also came up with two alternate styles that I think would be as alluring. Steampunk AestheticFuturistic AestheticSteampunk AestheticA design with steampunk influences is the first aesthetic I investigated. I imagined the tree’s branches, wires, and pipes to…

Alternatives of Main Project Aesthetics

March 17, 2023

Pere Roquet Arroyo

2023, Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

My project Aesthetic will be the organic/generative design for the body of the press. What I am currently figuring out is the mechanism of the press itself. As it can be seen in the two sketches I did (or at least I tried to represent), one option is using a “zip” mechanism which consists of…

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

March 17, 2023

Ben Fougere

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For my tensegrity table I have created two alternate designs based on both feasibility as well as to incorporate the “Industrial” and metallic design that I want to utilize within this project. Below you can see the two CAD files I generated for this table. Although the wire isn’t included you can see two general…

Main Project Plans and Alternatives

March 17, 2023

Josh Calugay

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

Scroll through the pictures with your mouse to see the different ideas I have For my main project, I plan on making a creative coding art installation for the class; if any of y’all had taken Creative Code, then you might be familiar with this sort of thing. I plan on using a webcam to…

Alternative Aesthetics – Interactive Chess Board

March 17, 2023

Perry Owens

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

[1] 3D modeling process for the first version of the chess pieces in Rhino3D [2] First iteration of Pawn designs, using extruded text with a traditional Pawn icon Whilst the technical aspects of my project shall remain unaffected by my chessboard’s aesthetic, the pieces are a definitive characteristic of the game. Inspired by…

Main Project Plan and Alternative Aesthetics

March 16, 2023

Ankit Karkhanis

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

Following up on my aspiration of creating a sculpture that is both Anamorphous as well as is able to generate a meaningful shadow, I have come up with the following project plan. The most difficult part till now was the figure out exactly what sculpture should I design that can fit both the briefs. After…

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives. Sketch your project in two wildly different aesthetics than the one you are planning. What if….?

March 16, 2023

Abigail Schefer

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

Alternative Aesthetic 1: Minimalism If I were to do my project in a minimalist aesthetic, it would feature neutral colors, simple frames, and no additional decorative elements. The main focus would be creating a low profile, functional item. Alternative Aesthetic 2: Futuristic If I were to do my project in a futuristic aesthetic, it would…

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

March 16, 2023

Chris Griffin

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

For my two alternative aesthetics I wanted to go to both ends of the spectrum, so I chose Minimalism and Maximalism. This was a nice exercise, I’ll probably end up doing something closer to minimalist than maximalist.

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

March 16, 2023

Will Harris

2023, Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

Sketch your project in two wildly different aesthetics than the one you are planning. Here are a couple quick sketches. One in a modernism style, and the other in a gothic revival aesthetic. The modernist version cuts down on unnecessary edges and features. Meanwhile, the Gothic Revival rendition has a bunch of quatrefoils because they…

Consideration of Alternative Aesthetics

March 15, 2023

Austin Beltz

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

When thinking about my project and how I could make it look drastically different given limitations I have, I thought of a minimalist vs maximalist aesthetic difference in the geometry, layout and color of my design. For a more minimalist and hidden aesthetic, I would have the suspension components be positioned parallel to the length…

Post 7: Alternative Aesthetics

March 15, 2023

Cody Wong

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

For my project, I think that my original aesthetic was some kind of LED light/night light vibes type aesthetic that added a lighting aspect to something that wasn’t really meant to have lights to enhance it. There’s a certain purpose and cohesiveness to this. For my alternate aesthetics, I went with 2 that diverge into…

Post 7: Plans & Alternatives

March 15, 2023

Michael Dailey

2023, Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

For my main project, I’m planning on sticking with my spacecore aesthetic since I’ve gotten to know it well, I like it, and it would be fun to have a consistent aesthetic between my upcycle project and my main project. My idea for my project is as seen below. There is a round disk as…

Main Project Aesthetic Plans and Alternatives.

March 15, 2023

Ivan Werne

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

. What could be said for this? Moccasins fit the early American aesthetic, whether of the natives or early frontiersmen, even into the mid 1800’s. Today they fit more into comfort wear, with softer materials and linings with rubber soles, but this is not my goal. Functional, lightweight shoes that wouldn’t be out of place…

Alternative Final Project Designs

March 15, 2023

Cameron Sprenger

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

My original project design took inspiration from mechanical swiss watches. These are very complex and have an emphasis on the finish of the metal on the gears and back plate of the watch as well as exposing the internal workings of the watch so the craftsman ship can be seen. This also includes high lighting…

Escapement Plans and Alternatives

March 15, 2023

Palmer Dick-Montez

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

Hummingbird Kinetic Sculpture – Derek Hugger Antique Escapement Mechanism – RF Cafe My current main project aesthetic is highly inspired by the design of kinetic sculptures and antique clocks. Potentially the most apt description of the aesthetic that I have in mind is steampunk with a heavy emphasis on wood and mechanisms, such as escapements,…

Beginning Arcade Design ideas

March 15, 2023

Brewster Beck von Peccoz

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

When designing my arcade and researching existing versions online I’ve found that the style of the arcade I make will vary on two axis, one being its physical shape (standing, bartop, etc) and the other being its material or final finish. I ultimately want whatever device I make to be as slim and portable as…

Project Plans and Alternative: Bathymetric Map

March 15, 2023

Alex Kelling

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

I fell my project is the aesthetic, if you search “3D lake map”, “3D wood lake map”, “3D bathymetric map” or any combination of those terms, you get the idea that I am trying to replicate. My plan is to continue on with this direction but explore other aesthetics was fun. Old World Map Aesthetic…

Main Project Idea and Aesthetics: Mechanically Actuated Buffalo Running

March 15, 2023

Hayden Moll

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

For my final project, I plan on creating a mechanically programmed sculpture. I was first drawn to this idea from seeing a video on Youtube Shorts from JBV create where he created a mechanically programmed ball bearing sculpture, as seen below: https://youtube.com/shorts/JIV7mBg3Rls?feature=share Based on the video above, my initial idea was to create a CU…

Ornamental vs Mid Century Modern

March 15, 2023

Luke Carey

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

Currently for my project I am trying to decide what aesthetic I want to use for my frame. I am stuck between using a gaudy ornamental frame that has lots of details, or a simpler frame that would fit in anywhere. There are pros and cons to both options, as an ornamental frame would have…

Hunter Maul – Project Plans and Alternatives

March 15, 2023

Hunter Maul

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

The final aesthetic that I am going with for my final project is a high-quality DIY aesthetic. I want my project to look like it is homemade, while also having super clean lines and a well polished finish. I want the final project to land somewhere in-between the work by Tom Sachs, and the work…

Organic vs. Geometric Ornamentation

March 15, 2023

Anna Lugthart

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

For my project, I’m making an ornamented nightstand using traditional joinery. I find myself in an interesting position because I’m already a good way into my project. I’ve designed my nightstand, cut out most of the pieces, and am now midway through assembly. All of that is to say it’s a bit late to make…

Jewelry Box (Minimalism or Art Deco + Stained Glass)

March 15, 2023

Rachel Jones

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

The idea for my jewelry box stems from two aesthetics. Minimalism or the Art Deco with a stained-glass addition. Minimalism from a personal standpoint is how I view my life and my spaces. I prefer simplicity, cleanliness, organization and natural earthy vibes. For that reason, the first idea would be a very plain and simple…

Main Project Aesthetics, Plans and Alternatives

March 15, 2023

Lily Gabriel

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

For my final project, I have decided to make a large floor pillow (pouf) in the shape of a tomato pin cushion. I will be calling upon fairy and cottagecore aesthetics for this project. A “real world” reference I am using is the movie “Secret World of Arrietty” a ghilbli movie inspired by “The Borrowers”…

Main Project Aesthetic

March 15, 2023

Grant Barnes

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

The top sketch is the aesthetic I plan on using for my project. In incorporates aspects and recognizable aesthetics from my favorite bands from the 70’s and 80’s. This includes Pink Floyd with the prism in the middle and the brick side, Van Halen with the design of Eddie Van Halen’s guitar on the left…

Blog Post 7: Plans and Alternatives

March 15, 2023

Jon Albaum

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

For my final project I will be making a magnetic levitation flower pot, an innovative piece of technology that using magnetism to suspend a small flower pot in mid-air. My project will be inspired by the minimalist and cubist aesthetics, so the flower pot will be designed to be simple, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. The…

Project Alternative Aesthetics: Minimalism and Space Age

March 15, 2023

Nic Garzione

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

I considered two alternative aesthetics to my retro futuristic alarm clock project. The two other aesthetics I considered were minimalism and space age. Below are sketches and ideas I had related to those aesthetics. Minimalism Minimalism is a concept of only having what is absolutely required. In a way, it is similar to utilitarianism, where…

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

March 15, 2023

Connor Jameson

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

For my main project I plan on constructing a deer mount out of MDF using a laser cutter. I will have to make each one of the parts via Solidworks in order to be able to laser cut the MDF. It will be very challenging to make each one of the pieces in the assembly…

Exploration of side panels

March 15, 2023

George Davis

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

In my previous post I talked about making some risers for my motorcycle. These are still on the table, but over the past few days I’ve gotten more excited about the panels that cover my battery and fuses. They’re bulbous and ugly and are some of the last stock pieces on the bike. I’ve been…

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives // Heider Iacometti

March 15, 2023

Heider Iacometti

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

Last post I gave a rough idea of what my design is going to be. I showed a closed version of my night activated flower, however I didn’t show what it’s open, and beautiful, version is going to be, that is what is shown in my featured image. The featured image will help guide what…

Drawing Machine Aesthetics

March 15, 2023

Roger Carter

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

I’m considering two different aesthetics for my drawing machine. The first is all metal parts mostly aluminum and brass with a rotary mechanism and pulleys that allow for rotation of adjustable drawing arms. The second approach is mostly wood with small parts of metal. This is likely less expensive, but may have less repeatability and…

Main Project Alternative Designs – Art Deco and Victorian

March 15, 2023

Alexandr Vassilyev

2023, Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

For my course project, I plan on making a desk lamp with contemporary styling and mid-centruy modern material choices. There are multitudes of different ways one can design a desk lamp, but a few styles I found interesting were art deco and Victorian. I think these are particularly good to study for my project since…

Main Project Aesthetic : Matt Holleb

March 15, 2023

Matt Holleb

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

For my main project, I have decided to progress with a modern lighting fixture that resembles an aesthetic from LukelampCo. They do a really beautiful job at designing light fixtures that appear sleek and clean to the eye. Although when you approach and see the detail you can notice the texture and the way the…

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives. Sketch your project in two wildly different aesthetics than the one you are planning. What if….?

March 15, 2023

Hannah Matthews

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

If I did my project in a different aesthetic than the one I am planning. Currently, I am planning on doing my project in a tranquil and whimsical way. I want to create a mirror in this aesthetic. [1] Mirror in from Kendall Jenners Bathroom The first what if, is if I did my project…

Alternative Aesthetics: Art Deco and Industrialism

March 15, 2023

Grady Forsyth

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

The structure I’m creating for my final design isn’t necessarily greatly affected by a shift in aesthetic. For reference, I’m creating a hanging screen installation for visuals I create. The aesthetic I’ve chosen is minimalism and I plan to continue with that design choice despite this week’s exploration exercise. That being said, I’ve really enjoyed…

Alternative Aesthetics

March 15, 2023

Jonah Chapel

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

I’m still working on figuring out what aesthetic I want to use for my project. I have the idea but I’ve toyed with a few different aesthetics to actually incorporate. I plan on doing a sleek design with dark stained wood and polished metal, so it may turn out to be a somewhat minimalist design.…

An Exploration of Different Aesthetics for the Final Project

March 15, 2023

Riley Dressel

2023, Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

My automated coffee maker will likely utilize the coffee house aesthetic, and have wooden doors, a glass backing, and dark metallic beams on the side. The top will have a rack for cups and small plants as well, bringing greenery into the space. I have discussed this piece in more detail in my previous post.…

Consideration of Alternative Aesthetics

March 15, 2023

Alexander Hernacki

2023, Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

In designing the aesthetic for my main dynamic project, I considered a wide range of potential aesthetics. These included minimalism and the arts and crafts aesthetic. Although I have opted not to make use of these aesthetics in my final product, considering the form of my project under different aesthetics has improved my understanding of…

Main Project Aesthetics

March 15, 2023

Reed Beidleman

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

For my final project, I will be making an ebike battery enclosure. My current plan is to match the battery to the bike as best I can. This doesn’t necessarily mean matching the current aesthetic of the bike but rather finding a similar style that pairs nicely with it. The bike style is minimalist and…

Main Project Aesthetic Alternative Designs

March 15, 2023

Elvin Chateauvert

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

I went ahead and leaned into the swooping and curving lines; I’m not sure if it will yield a more functional tool over a straight rendition but I think it looks much more elegant and I think that is more important for me. There are a couple of version with only 2 hand positions but…

Puzzle Ship: Two Different Aesthetics

March 15, 2023

Alex Jakubek

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

For my final project, I am intending on making a puzzle box in the shape of a tall ship (large sailing ship like the ones in Pirates of the Caribbean). This would fit a maritime aesthetic, since it is an aquatic vehicle. To consider different aesthetics my project could take, I considered the minimalism and…

Aesthetic Experimentation for Simplistic Chair Design

March 15, 2023

Rishi Assar

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

I’ve been experimenting with a few different aesthetics for my chair design in the range of wabi-sabi Japanese wood to a metal welded look. Most of my designs maintain a sharpness and balance while there is sometimes a change in materiality. The design that I think is the most feasible a layered plywood structure with…

Post 7: Two Alternative Designs

March 14, 2023

Sam Vallo

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

If you haven’t seen the first part of this post, I am planning on making a Ferris wheel complete with old photos from my hometown! The original aesthetic I am choosing is nostalgia, since I find myself to be a very sentimental person. The two aspects to this aesthetic that I wanted to highlight was…

Sketch my project in the different aesthetics: Horror and Minimalism

March 14, 2023

Chin-Hsuan(Andrea) Wang

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

The aesthetic that I chose for my final project is the “Kawaii” aesthetic. And the two types of aesthetics I picked up as the opposite are “Horror” and the “Minimalism”. Since I first pick up the two genres for the theme, I started to browse inspiration on Pinterest. However, I didn’t copy any design from…

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives. Sketch your project in two wildly different aesthetics than the one you are planning. What if….?

March 14, 2023

Jose Salgado

2023, Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

My current idea is sketched above. Right now I have a bevel gear set up and plan on 3D printing other gears and pipes to fit around my watch holder to accomplish a steampunk aesthetic. I am not very familiar with 3D printing and fear that there may be some issues printing gears as complex…

Double Pendulum Manufacturing Plan

March 14, 2023

Ethan Street

Post 7: Main project aesthetics – plans and alternatives, Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

For this blogpost I will be talking about the plans to create this double pendulum violin design. I have searched ways in order to create a double pendulum and a good video source is shown below. There are a lot of manufacturing videos similar to this so I think I will have pretty good guidance…

Main Project Plans and Alternatives

March 12, 2023

Lucas Fesmire

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023, Student Work

For my final project, I am planning to build a skateboard mold, press, and deck. I had originally planned to create a deck with a 70s vert-inspired aesthetic. Here I explored what the deck would look like if I went for a surf aesthetic and a minimalist aesthetic. The surf aesthetic deck would be on…

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives : Minimalist and Vintage Hourglass

March 11, 2023

Peter Jakubczak

Post 7: Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives 2023

I originally was deciding between a watch winder and an hourglass for my Main Project. I have decided to pursue the hourglass. I intended to make the hourglass with a modern aesthetic to it. After sketching a minimalistic and vintage hour glass, I’m really liking these as well. The minimalistic hour glass would be…

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