Blog Post #2: What aesthetic have you chosen for your Upcycle project and why? Describe your project and materials, but focus on the aesthetic you are trying to achieve.
Upcycling Project Aesthetic: Painting on Light and Art Deco
Figure source [1] Introduction of Project For my upcycle project I intend to use scrap stained glass to create a sculpture of a motorcycle helmet. With this project I intend to embody expressionism and teach from an event I witnessed. Last summer, I witnessed a fatal head on collision between a motorcycle and car. The…
Post 2: Upcycling Project Aesthetic – Cottagecore/Naturecore
INTRODUCTION Sewing, crocheting, and patchwork are crafts that have been cherished for generations. Sewing involves stitching fabrics together with a needle and thread to make clothes and household items. Crocheting uses a hooked needle to create patterns with yarn or thread, making everything from blankets to delicate lacework. Patchwork is about sewing small fabric pieces…
Upcycling Aesthetic – Patchwork
Project Overview For the upcycle project I will be designing a climbing hangboard using offcuts and scraps of different pieces of wood. As a climber and an engineer, designing and creating my own hangboard is a great way to introduce crossover between my passions. Hangboards are common training devices used for climbing to improve grip…
Upcycling Project Aesthetic
The Industrial aesthetic serves as the muse for my upcycling project, and my decision to embrace this style stems from a deep sense of familiarity and a history of crafting industrial-inspired furniture for my living space. This chosen aesthetic not only resonates with my personal taste but also provides a solid foundation for me to…
Fantasy Fashion
What I have chosen to be my project is a bottle tap piece of chainmail armor. I am going to use bottle tas and interlace them together to make a chainmail armor. I want to make this piece a fantasy aesthetic. Fantasy includes massive large-scale otherworldly environments, lands, and fashion. The idea is the art…
Post 2: Upcycling Project Aesthetic- Earthcore/Granola Girl
For my Upcyle project, I have chosen to pursue an “earthcore”/”granola girl” aesthetic. The decision to do so was a direct result of the primary material I have chosen to use for this project. As an avid enjoyer of Earth and the outdoors, I try to gravitate towards products from companies that keep in mind…
Post 2: Steampunk (Recycled Bike Parts) Upcycle Aesthetic
For the upcycle project I wanted to turn the old bike parts in my garage into a sculpture. I was inspired by a “zoo” close to where I lived as a kid. The Swetsville Zoo was a sculpture park where animals were created from old rusty cars and other metal parts. I always loved walking…
Upcycling Aesthetic – Irish Pub
O’Donoghue’s Pub in Dublin, Photo by Tim Clayton-Corvis via Getty Images I have chosen to make my Upcycle Project in an Irish Pub aesthetic. Some of the main features of an Irish Pub aesthetic are dark wood, old relics, live music, and often dark colors such as green, red and blue. The main upcycled feature…
Upcycling Project Aesthetic: Floral Aesthetic
Humans have always viewed flowers as a source of beauty, both for their variety in colors as well as the intricate designs that are present in flower heads. Today, we put floral designs on just about any item, ranging from clothing to handbags to bathroom tiles. They can also be found in many historical artifacts,…
Upcycle Aesthetic: Organic Shapes and Knife Woodblocks
The knife storage solution in my apartment is currently precarious, to put things lightly. All of our knives are currently in a drawer in random orientations with knives of various lengths. They also happen to be somewhat near other cutlery, like forks and spoons, which means that it is a small miracle all of my…
Upcycle Aesthetic: Midcentury Modern
Project Logistics Goal: Build a bulletin board frame that will house a large poster of the United States, so I can insert pins to the locations I’ve traveled to and then display it as wall art. Context: I’ve owned this 50″ x 32″ poster map of the United States for probably 6 years now. Originally,…
Upcycle Aesthetic: Duane Flatmo’s Art
Upcycle Project Inspiration: Duane Flatmo from Eureka, CA The inspiration for my upcycle idea came from an aesthetic that I experienced about 10 years ago, but have never forgotten about. From 2010 to 2014, I lived in Arcata, CA while studying at Cal Poly Humboldt (which at the time was Humboldt State University). Arcata…
Upcycling Project: “Up in the Air”
For my upscaling project there are two routes I am exploring; one that is set in stone and another that is in the works. As of writing this I am still undecided. Hence, “Up in the Air”. The one that is set in stone (and what I will be doing if the other project falls…
Scrap Metal Art Upcycling Project
For my upcycling project, I am planning on creating a sculpture out of scrap tools and fasteners. I have been finding it difficult to pinpoint the exact aesthetic of this idea. Industrial, engineering, scrap metal art, are some aesthetics I could connect to this design. For the sculpture, I am deciding whether or not it…
Upcycle Project: Googie Signage
Googie is a term that I had not encountered before this project. It refers to the futuristic design and arcitecture popular between 1945 and the early 1970s. Googie has themes and influences based around planes, car culture, space travel, and the Atomic Age. Some famous examples of Googie styles are The Jetsons cartoons, and Tommorowland…
Upcycling Aesthetic: Workwear
The workwear aesthetic is defined by functional, rugged items, both clothing and accessories, that were originally designed for people such as carpenters, fishermen and construction workers. These items are designed to be used every day and to withstand the type of abuse that comes with many of these professions. Traditional workwear pieces include carpenters pants…
Upcycling Project: Modern Library Lamp
For the upcoming upcycling project I want to explore how lighting elements can affect the mood of a space, most importantly with color and shape. The inspiration for this project came to me when I found a set of 1980’s Sony speakers at a local thrift store which then led me to start setting up…
Upcycling Aesthetic: Organic Modern
Upcycling Aesthetic: Organic Modern ATLS 4279 – Aesthetics in Design AJ Terio 1/31/2024 What I plan to make The goal I have set for myself for this upcycling project is to create a functioning and miniature prototype of a mashup piece of furniture I eventually hope to complete in full size for our second…
Upcycle Aesthetic – Mid Century Modern
The aesthetic I am choosing for my project is mid century modern. According to Sara Lyon in a The Spruce article, this style can be characterized as “. . .simple, functional, and wooden . . .”[1]. This general statement does not set the guidlines, but highlights trends that were used in the style. Considered the…
Upcycling Project: Minimalistic/Organic Topographic Sculpture
For my upcycling project, I am intending on creating a topographic sign made out of scrap pieces of wood. The debate I currently have with my self is the aesthetic that I want to go with. I have two options in mind – minimalistic or organic – and for each option I would design the…
Upcycle Project Aesthetic: Artificial Japanese Bonsai
For my Upcycle project, I’ve delved into the realm of the Japanese Bonsai Aesthetic. My goal is to fashion artificial small trees using discarded copper wires from electronic waste. The choice of this aesthetic is driven by my admiration for the marriage of nature and artistry inherent in traditional Japanese bonsai culture. These miniature trees,…
Industrial Modernism – Alex Reynolds
The Aesthetic I will be exploring throughout my project is industrial minimalism. This rather niche aesthetic often spoke to me when I was in a home or business for the first time. Exposed pipes, rusting metal, and sharp edges just scratch the surface of this aesthetic. In addition, many people leave materials un-painted, leaving a…
Upcycling Aesthetic: Afrofuturism
Afrofuturism 2.0 by John Jennings https://nicolas-celnik.medium.com/afrofuturism-decolonizing-the-imagination-579dc1f3e7a9 The design aesthetic I am choosing for my upcycling project is Afrofuturism, a recent cultural and art movement that has increased in popularity in the last decade. Afrofuturism, as the name suggests, combines the cultural heritage of many different African countries and communities with modern digital technological design. Most oftenly,…
Upcycle Project: Dark Cyber
For this project I was inspired by designers that I enjoy to follow and some things from my childhood. I want to create a helmet that is made of cardboard and resembles the brutalist and cyber aesthetics. My first source of inspiration comes from Japanese manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori. He is the one who created…
Post 2 : Upcycling project aesthetic-Steampunk Aesthetic
For my upcoming Upcycling project, I am still deciding on the specific design, but I have firmly chosen the Steampunk aesthetic as my guiding theme. The Steampunk aesthetic is a compelling choice for design projects due to its unique blend of Victorian elegance and imaginative industrial futurism. It provides a visually striking style that combines…
Upcycle Aesthetic: Retro Patriotism
For my upcycle project I chosen the aesthetic of retro American patriotism. I was inspired to pursue this aesthetic because I knew I wanted to give purpose to my collection of bottle caps, and most of my bottle caps are red white and blue. The red, white, and blue American aesthetic is still prevalent today,…
Upcycling Aesthetic: Minimalist
For my upcycling project, I am planning on creating a frame for a poster out of scrap wood. My idea is to take oddly shaped pieces of wood that would likely be thrown away or left in an alley and use them to create a cohesive frame. My goal is to create a design that…
Upcycling Aesthetic: Oceanpunk
For my upcycling project I have decided to go with oceanpunk. Why oceanpunk one may ask? Oceanpunk, a subgenre of steampunk, has always fascinated me with its fusion of futuristic elements and the mysterious allure of the deep sea. The combination of technology and marine life creates a visually appealing contrast that sparks the imagination…
Upcycle Project: Realism Diecast Diorama
The realism aesthetic is one of the most fascinating aesthetics to me. For this project I decided to start with an aesthetic and then try and decide what I can make to match. I was drawn to a realism aesthetic after seeing the level of skill required to create something that looks real such as…
Upcycling Project: Industrial Aesthetic
For my upcycling project, I want to focus on an industrial aesthetic. I want to include some wood into the project as well and give it a hint of modern organic to make it feel a little more homey. When brainstorming this project I came up with 3 different ideas an industrial pipe shelf, an…
Skateshop Aesthetic Ipad Holder
For my upcycling project, I have decided to create an iPad holder for my desk that fits into the Skateshop Aesthetic. Before I talk about my project I would like to explain what the Skateshop Aesthetic looks like. At its core, the skateshop Aesthetic encompasses anything that looks like it belongs in a skateshop. This…
My Upcycle Aesthetic – Creole and Cajun
For my upcycle project I am planning on building a mini guitar out of random wood parts. Years ago I saw a booth at a flea market with a guy selling these small guitars made with a cigar box for a body. I have always wanted to make one of these and saw this project…
Upcycle Aesthetic: Bibliophilia
The aesthetic that I am interested in emulating for my upcycle project can be described as Upcycled Bibliophilia. Bibloiophilia being the love of books. I have been making an effort to read much more recently and I have a small bookshelf in my room, that I also thrifted. It is not particularly nice or pleasing…
Minimalist – Upcycling Project Aesthetic
Sketch of possible Upcycling design. Modified images of artwork by Jon Allen For my upcycling project my goal is to create a metallic sculpture using a minimalist aesthetic. I have included a rough visual for a potential path that I want to take my upcycling design. The design is made up of columns of metal…
Upcycle Project: Contemporary Environmental
Background About 4 years ago, I assembled a floor made out of Trex® Wood for my Patio. The reason was because the concrete floor was very hard to clean with all the dust that accumulated there over time and it was not aesthetically pleasing. Since installing the new decking, the Patio is much nicer to…
Post 2 – Upcycling aesthetic – maximalist woodcraft
The Maximalist aesthetic, the complete use of space for detail and expression. Whether that with be with colors, patterns, or carvings, the piece is taken to its upmost potential of expression through detail. In most popular media, to create a more lively environment, the maximalist design often expresses that “lived-in” feeling to what ever location…
Upcycling Aesthetic: Rustic
For my upcycling project I am going to make wooden coasters from a tree branch with a rustic aesthetic. The reason I chose to do this project is mainly that I love the look of wood furniture in a modern way and creating wooden coaster would add some cool accents to the rest the furniture…
Upcycling Project Aesthetic – 1950’s Signage
I am choosing the 1950’s Signage aesthetic for my upcycle project, using mostly scrap aluminum and cardboard. This aesthetic was brought to my attention by Brandon Pillips’ post 1 on the aesthetic, and I don’t mean to rip him off but I like it and want to emulate it myself. The dilapidated signs I see…
Upcycling Topic and Project Aesthetic
For my Upcycling Project I will choose minimalism as my design aesthetic. As I said in my previous post I hope that by doing this it will make my project look visually appealing and not over complicate the overall purpose. Also I think if I keep to a simple and practical aesthetic it will allow…
Upcycle Project Aesthetic: Steampunk
I started this project with thinking about what material I wanted to use. I considered soda tabs considering I have collected them in the past, though I do not think I could find enough soda tabs within the next few weeks to allow for a whole project. I thought about some other materials that would…
Upcycling Aesthetic: 1800s Constellation Chart
My upcycling project, as you may have guessed from my previous post, will be that of 19th century science graphics; in specific, a constellation / star chart. Star charts and atlases of that era are a particular favorite of mine within the larger aesthetic, and I’ve had the idea for this project in the back…
Upcycling Aesthetic: Desert Aesthetic
The aesthetic that I am choosing for my upcycle project is the desert aesthetic. I think the desert aesthetic is defined by color, scenery, and minor to no vegetation. The color pattern I am going to shoot for is light brown and red which come from the sand and rock in the desert and light…
Upcycling Aesthetic: Mushroom Shelf from Book Pages
I wanted to use pages from a duplicate book I had that I didn’t need two copies of to create something fun and artsy. I was thinking through different ways I could use these pages and then thought about how I could turn then into a sort of wall art. When looking up different ideas…
Upcycle Project – Minimalist Aesthetic
I have chosen to reupholster the sun visor in my vehicle for the upcycle project, following the minimalist aesthetic since I believe it would be the most visually pleasing. This project arises from the fact that the sun visor in my daily-driver is something that I see every day. The current fabric is decades old…
Sustainable Sophistication: Crafting a Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table from Upcycled Materials
In the realm of furniture design, the enduring charm of mid-century modern aesthetics continues to captivate with its clean lines and functional simplicity. My project delves into the heart of this design movement, presenting a Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table that seamlessly blends sleek sophistication with upcycled materials. Embracing Mid-Century Modern Design At its core, mid-century…
Upcycle Aesthetic: Cottagecore
The aesthetic I will emulate in my upcycling project is cottagecore. Elements of this aesthetic already encompass the way that I fill my space, so I plan on creating a static piece of hanging furniture that serves as decor for my apartment. The piece will be a three-tiered combination of a wooden shelf storage display,…
Upcycling Aesthetic: Modern Googie
For my upcycling project, I have chosen to make either a desk lamp or a sculpture with a similar design. The idea behind this design is a modern style that uses curvature to create a balanced, yet interesting shape. The lamp shown below is a previous project that I am drawing inspiration from as I…
Upcycle Project Aesthetic: Scandinavian
The selection of materials for my upcycling project turned out to be the driving force behind the selection of my aesthetic. I have chosen to use recycled hockey sticks as the material to create a planter for house plants. Because I will be using wooden hockey sticks whose shafts have fairly simple geometry, I believe…
Upcycle Aesthetic – Industrialism
For my upcoming project, I’ve decided to dive into the world of industrial-themed sculpture. This decision was heavily inspired by Peter Arnold’s insightful blog post where he describes the Industrialism Aesthetic as, “The Industrialism Aesthetic is one primarily characterized by the use of unfinished materials, exposed structures, neutral color palettes, openness, functional-minimalism, and urban decay.”…
Upcycling Project: Brutalist Pencil Holder
Pencil holder by Alan IV – https://in.pinterest.com/pin/1001769510848484571/ For my Upcycling project I’m choosing to make a brutalist pencil holder. I was originally going to go with a steampunk aesthetic and while looking for some inspiration I saw this project by Allan IV on Pinterest. I had hoped to incorporate welds into my project and this…
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