Aesthetic Explorations
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I began this semester by exploring historical aesthetics, namely Constructivism, Pop Art, and Kitsch. I ended up most fascinated by Constructivism, and created a table out of upcycled plywood in the aesthetic. Ultimately, this initial exploration developed my understanding of major aesthetics, inspiring me throughout the semester. CONSTRUCTIVISMPOP ARTKITSCHUNRULR POST HERE
De Stijl Sunglasses
For my Final Project, I designed and created sunglasses in a De Stijl Aesthetic.UNRULR POST HERE I began by developing a Pinterest board of my inspirations. De Stijl’s features harsh, perpendicular black lines in uneven patterns, with large blocks of primary colors and white. I thought this style would make for visually intriguing (while impractical)…
EV Car
My group designed and created a cardboard electric car UNRULR POST HERE
Upcycle Project: Constructivist Table
I made a table in the Constructivist Aesthetic out of upcycled plywood. UNRULR POST HERE I began by creating a Pinterest board of the Constructivist aesthetic. A few patterns became clear: I’d be working in grayscale, with red accents (some pieces incorporated blue and yellow, but I felt that didn’t look as cool). Many pieces…
Electric Car
Electric CarFor the electric car assignment my team and I tried to use different motifs associated with electricity and modernity – lightning bolts, round corners, etc.
Final Project
Final ProjectFor the final project I used a cloisonne kit to make a bolo tie and two earrings. I made them all in the Art Deco aesthetic
Upcycling Project
Upcycling ProjectFor this project I upcycled medicine bottles into a space-age “atomic” shaped lamp
Electric Car Rally Design: Group 6
CAD Model + Prototype We worked on laser cutting some cardboard and played around a bit with dimensions, connections, and folding/cutting the cardboard. We prototyped a 1/8 scale model just to iron out any kinks and identify any major issues or concerns before trying to build our final model. This one is just for practice!…
Electric Car
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Final Projects
I will be making a Victorian style metal wallet (think similar to a Ridge wallet), possibly including leather accents for pockets as well. The referenced aesthetic: Victroian-era metalwork art and appliances, specifically focusing on the ‘hammered/hand-shaped metal’ look of them (PS other aesthetics also have this but I found that the prominant one is Victorian)…
Electric Car Design
TEAM 4: FINAL DESIGN✅ Very happy with how this turned out. We were able to give it the smooth curvy look we were really going for. We also wanted the headlights to be very different and have more of a “futuristic look” so we ended up creating a solid light bar in the front with…
Synthesis – A deep dive into surrealism to make a song and cool visuals and cool clothes and cool other stuff too!!
This is my final project post for aesthetics of design!! I’m gonna edit this in a second to add my general description of my final project, but I’ve also got that all written throughout my Unrulr Journey!!!! So check out that link 🙂 https://www.aesdes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/02.02.2026Bloom8882highlift2-1.wav
Final Project – Brutalist Lamp
This is my finished brutalist lamp! I am super happy with how it turned out! As you can see in the first two images there was a slight crack on the side of my lamp. I think the reason why is because I didn’t do a good enough job getting the air bubbles out of…
Electric Car Design
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Final Project: Ian Manz
Screenshot This is my final project, my Japanese Wabi Sabi Guitar Rack! I had so much fun building this, and it’s going to be a nice way to organize my guitars. I liked learning about the aesthetic too, learning the history and the meaning behind its characteristics. I love incorporating the natural elements with…
Electric Car Design: Ian Manz
This is my team’s Final Electric Car Design! This was such a fun project, and I am glad my team had as much fun as I did. We wanted to go for a kind of off-road vibe, and made our tires out of a specific cardboard we found. We used hot glue and toothpicks…
Electric Cardboard Vehicle
Our second project was a cardboard electric vehicle focused on capturing the look and feel of an electric car. We used cardboard and simple materials to design something that visually felt electric through clean shapes, smooth surfaces, and modern styling. The challenge was using a basic material to communicate a more advanced idea. This project…
Upcycle: Ian Manz
This is my Final upcycle project after spending weeks on it! This is my Memphis lamp made out of PVC, a bed foot, and a patio light. Memphis was an Italian design group founded by Ettore Sottsass in the 80s, and speaks to simplicity with a touch of flair. Bright colors, weird yet simple shapes,…
Upcycled Project – Hiking Aesthetic Stool
My first project was an upcycled hiking aesthetic folding stool that focuses on being simple, lightweight, and easy to carry. I used reused materials to give them a new purpose while still making something strong and functional. It folds up for portability and is practical for real use. This project shows how I can take…
Electric Car
For this project, my team and I were tasked with creating the front of a car out of cardboard in a way that makes it clear that it is an electric car without having to say so. We decided to make a car based on the retrofuturism aesthetic. I contributed mainly to the shape of…
Final Project – Gothic Cologne Stand
My final project is a gothic-style cologne stand that mixes function with a strong look. I focused on dark colors, symmetry, and shapes inspired by cathedral designs to make it feel bold and structured. At the same time, it’s made to organize and display cologne bottles in a clean and simple way. This project shows…
Final Project
Final Project (https://api.unrulr.com/public/posts/headlamp-pledge-siesta/share) Final Project: Horseshoe Ring
Final Project: Plant Pot
For this project I wanted to make a new plant pot for my aloe plant. I wanted to make it a simplistic project with basic materials and some functionality built into how the project is formatted. To prevent overwatering I dremeled in channels in the tile base so any extra water after saturating the dirt…
Final Project: Stained Glass Wings
For the final project, I decided to start a larger project of making stained glass inspired wings for the Renaissance Festival by making one trial wing. I first started by sketching what I wanted the pattern to look like. Then, because I knew how to use sketch relations and knew I could get a dxf…
Electric Car Design
For the electric car design my team focused a lot on the aerodynamics and making the lines of car all flow together. We also spent a bit of time on the functionality of the front, including brake ducts and a front scoop for keeping the car on the ground.
Final Project: Priestly Garment Breastpiece
Have you ever wondered how ancient cultures created works of art? Look no further, the ancient Israelites left behind their design for the one most distinguished persons in all of Israel… The High Priests Garments! The High Priests garments were designed for “glory and for beauty” (Exodus 28:2) meaning God desired for his priests to…
Electric Car
Ever think some electric car designs were lame or uninspired? Well in-person group 3 has come up with a solution. Our design features a futuristic race car look. The design features a sharp curves and a downward facing hood for good aerodynamics. The light bar in the middle is made out of acrylic and sanded…
Upcycle Project: Pirate Shelf
For my pirate shelf I used Ipe and woodburned in details like the wood paneling and the pirate symbols. This project was quite difficult because Ipe is incredibly hard and dense and broke all of the tools I used on it. Because of this most of the detail work was done with woodburing to add…
Upcycle: Pot Rotator
Initial Design Prototyping My idea was to create a “plant pot rotator” with an Industrial Revolution Functionality aesthetic. I planned on welding scrap sheet metal to create the frame, and then use a motor and arduino to rotate the pot. I’m not sure yet if I’m powering the system via a wall port or a…
Electric Car Design
Electric Car Design (https://api.unrulr.com/public/posts/scoff-exemplify-krypton/share) Tell Me You’re an Electric Car…
Upcycle
Upcycle (https://api.unrulr.com/public/posts/gimmick-maggot-observer/share) Upcycle Project: Ryokan Light Bar
Tell Me You’re an Electric Car: Cardboard EV Prototype
ConceptWe started with individual sketches to explore different design directions. We had ideas for a futuristic sports car using cameras instead of mirrors, a classic retro futuristic style, and an SUV concept with a hollow air tunnel in the front for a unique visual effect. Although we had different ideas, the goal was to combine…
Final Project – Greco-Roman Desk Organizer
For my final project, I created multiple different designs and 3D-printed a desk organizer from scratch, inspired by Greek and Roman art and architecture. The subject of this project focuses on Symmetry, Proportion/ Geometric and Balanced Layouts, and Stone- or marble-like texture. Overall, I had a great time completing this project, as it allowed me…
Post Apocalyptic Aesthetic
This is my Post-Apocalypse Aesthetic Project. I made a dollhouse/diorama. Final Project
Upcycle Project: Vaporwave Pants
For this project, I decided to upcycle a pair of purple pants that I had thrifted into the Vaporwave aesthetic. I first started by sketching out some ideas and then went to Goodwill to see if I could find anything that matched. I knew I wanted to insert different colored panels into the sides and…
Upcycle Project: New England Miniature
Overview & InspirationThis project is based on a New England aesthetic, inspired by seasonal foliage, natural materials, and simple, functional architecture. I also took inspiration from my high school art teacher and ski coach, along with past experiences building small cardboard skate ramps. The goal was to create a semi-realistic, “skateboardable” scene. Design & PlanningI…
Electric Car
This is my electric car project. It is made out of soft cardboard from cereal boxes. Electric Car Design
Final Project: Vegas Poker
I made a poker inspired wall decoration, the idea was two create two larger cards, a king and ace of spades made of different materials. I laser cut the cards from an aluminum plate and wood sheet. I added tinted plastic behind the letters and symbols so that LED strips on the back can shine…
Rococo Upcycle Project
This is my Upcycle Project. I created a rotating spice rack that reflects the Rococo Aesthetic Upcycle
Final Project: Techwear Inspired Passport Wallet
Overview & ConceptThis project explores the contrast between tradition and innovation by combining leather with a modern techwear aesthetic. By using features like RFID-blocking, a monochrome palette, and sharp geometric forms, the design reimagines leather as a more technical, contemporary material. Design & PlanningI chose to create a passport wallet for my summer travels. While…
Final Project: Brutalist Concrete Lamp
This is my final project photographed at the Expo. The object reflects my Aesthetic in these 3 ways. 1: Raw, Exposed Materials Brutalism emphasizes the honest use of materials. It often uses concrete and raw metal. 2: Structural Honesty The way the structure is built is part of the art piece itself, not hidden behind…
Electric Car Design – Online Group 6
For this group project, we worked together to build a more aesthetically cohesive electric car front-end design. Our final project, shown in the Unrulr journey below, was based on a 1950s Corvette, with the goal of keeping the design while adding a more modern, sleek electric element. Overall, this was a fun project to work…
Electric Car Design
This was my group’s design of an electric car. We made it out of cardboard and tried to mix in older and newer elements. A link to more photos: https://api.unrulr.com/public/posts/circulate-sandy-deluge/share
Final Project: Modernist Native Flute
This is the coolest thing I’ve ever made. It tested my wood working skills with lamination, and a whole lot of design and thought. The product has these really cool cylindrical patterns that formed from a belt sander and using myself as a lathe. I originally wanted to lathe it, but a CINC employee said…
Electric Car Design: Angles and Edges
I am proud of the final turnout of our electric car design and think it overall accomplishes the goals that our team set out to get done. Our group decided to combine sharp and complex geometry with a glow and futuristic look to bring a new style to electric cars. The design uses triangles and…
Upcycle Project – Roman Colosseum Desk Lamp
For this upcycling project, I chose to create a Roman colosseum desk lamp. Using materials I found around the house, mostly cardboard, I was semi-successful in creating a functional desk lamp. I was able to build the colosseum, but the lights weren’t strong enough for it to serve as a desk lamp. The full journey…
Final Project: Therma Wear Is Here🔥
ThermaWear Jacket ThermaWear is my temperature-adaptive jacket inspired by Art Deco aesthetics, focusing on geometric and linear patterns, material and texture expression, and a streamlined silhouette. This project eventually developed into a working prototype, even though I had no prior experience with electronics. The system uses a closed-loop temperature control mechanism, where a temperature sensor…
Upcycle Project: The Phalange Floodlight
The project was my take on an Upcycled Lamp. I decided to go for a Surrealist aesthetic by incorporating fingers growing towards the light, and a base complete with impossible triangles. This process required careful deconstruction of the original piece, which was an antique watering can. The processes included the use of a dremel, belt…
Final Project
And the Angel said unto them BE NOT AFRAID. Behold, in its almightiness, an Angel of biblical depiction and orientation as my final project. For context, in some religious texts, angels have been described as not a personification but rather as complex entities with folding rings, eyes, and wings. Renaissance art has its own approaches…
Final Project: Catalan Modernism Plant Table!
My final project was a plant stand/table inspired by Catalan Modernism. I took inspiration from Spanish architecture looking to churches and buildings for design aspects. You can learn more about my journey making this project at my Final Project journey!
Electric Car Project: Online Group 3
Final Design of Electric Car Emma explored futuristic and electric car designs from films, media, and existing EVs to understand what makes a car feel “electric.” After getting feedback from car enthusiasts, she and Miles created concept sketches focusing on headlights, body shape, and futuristic styling. This process helped guide the build team and strengthened…
Final Project
For my final project, we were assigned the task of designing and creating an object that follows a simple design aesthetic. My process and finished product can be found below… ProposalFinal Project Phase 1: Project Proposal Subject: Decorated and stylized bowl/pot Referenced aesthetics: Maximalism, horror vacui, geometric art from mid 8th century greece I will…
2026 Final Project
A 3D-printed Bonsai Tree Desk Sculpture inspired by the “Geometric Abstraction” aestheticFinal Project Unrulr Journey
Upcycle Creativity
Upcycle Project: “Multi-Purpose Rack” For my upcycled artifact, I reused leftover beer bottles to create a functional “Multi-purpose rack” that can be used as a shoe rack, bottle organizer, or general storage stand. The design is inspired by “Brutalist aesthetics”, especially the ideas of material honesty, structural expression, and function-driven form. Instead of hiding the…
Sporty Electric Car Design
This project proved to be a little difficult at the beginning seeing that all of us had different ideas and we couldn’t come to a solid final design for a little while but we knew we wanted to go for a more sports car aesthetic. When we finally decided on a final car design we…
