Final Quilt – the “What”
Project Inspiration To develop inspiration for my project, I first defined my personal aesthetic. This was difficult, because I, like many others, feel like there are many different parts of my life that join together to create my aesthetic. However, I know my aesthetic is rooted in a love of the outdoors, warm weather, colorful…
Post 11: What IS the Space Cowboy Lamp
The Space Cowboy Lamp is the marriage of my personal love for sci-fi and space aesthetics and my recent appreciation for the American southwest, named throughout my post as the cowboy or wild west aesthetic. This lamp aims to convey this combination of aesthetics to anyone I have in my apartment, acting as a warm…
CyberCrystal Vest: Final Report Part 1 – The What
Project Overview The CyberCrystal Vest is a wearable, motion-reactive fashion-tech piece that blends cyberpunk aesthetics, interactive LED lighting, and personal expression through movement. Inspired by rave culture and sci-fi design, the vest uses individually addressable Neopixel LEDs embedded within custom-designed 3D-printed crystal structures, all mounted onto an upcycled black fishing vest. The result is a…
Keyboard Key Vest
Cyber Netcore Fashion Project Documentation Part 1: What Inspirations & Citations My project draws inspiration from several existing works in the realm of tech-fashion and upcycled wearables: Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Fragment Design – Hisapproach to repurposing technology components into wearable fashion demonstrates the balance between technological references and wearability that I’m aiming for. (Source: FragmentDesign Archive,…
Final Sliding Bedframe Design – Part 1
Featured Image: final CAD rendering of my telescoping bed frame design My motivation for this project was rooted in a shuttle bus I had been building out over the past year. It has been a long-term endeavor that I have really enjoyed. Most of the functional components—like the solar power system, heating, and insulation—had already…
Retro-Futuristic Robot Can Crusher: Part 1 – What
For my final project, I wanted to make a wall-mounted can crusher that fits a certain aesthetic. While exploring different aesthetics online, retro-futurism ultimately caught my eye. Essentially, this is a futuristic vision from someone who lived in the 1950s and 60s. Instead of simply being a bland crusher, I wanted to create a robot…
Rustic Cottagecore End Table Final Report Part 1
For my main project I made an end table for my couch with a folding leaf extension in the rustic cottage core aesthetic. I chose this aesthetic because I really enjoy it and it matches my current living room decor. I also knew I wanted to use wood to create this end table due to…
Light AMG GT RC Car – Final Report Part 1
For the main project for this class, I decided to make an RC car to aid me in learning how to drive radio control vehicles. However, I couldn’t just stop at making a simple car. I wanted to make something unique. RC cars mostly come in either a base car aesthetic or a race car…
Zen Matcha Stand
The What? I love to make matcha tea and I think the craft of it is so beautiful and delicious. I recently got a new matcha making set and have been keeping it all in my drawers in my kitchen. I also think that I have my matcha making skills down, so if anyone needs…
3D Printed Strandbeest Final Part 1
Finding the Right Inspiration Since I enjoy working with 3D printing, I knew early on that I wanted to use this method to bring my kinetic sculpture to life. The next step was finding what kinetic sculpture I wanted to make. My first ideas were to make some sort of marble machine or something that…
Optical Illusion Cutting Board: Final Report Part 1
Inspirations and Citations The concept behind my main project—the optical illusion cutting board—is rooted in an aesthetic I’ve been fascinated by for years(unknowingly until recent): Reality Distortion. This aesthetic dwells in the uncanny space where the real and surreal blur, provoking questions about the stability of perception. Visually inspired by films like Inception (2010), where…
New York Loft Style Clothing Rack – Final Report Part 1
Introduction Throughout this project, I intended to create an item of furniture that would not only work successfully in my bedroom but also aesthetically benefit the room as well as itself. I intended for it to be versatile to adapt with me as I advance beyond my existing living arrangement. I have a dream to…
Scandinavian Modern TV Stand
For my final project, I wanted to make a sturdy piece of furniture that I can feature in my home for years to come. This piece of furniture would not only have to mesh well with my current aesthetic and existing furniture, but also work well with whatever I choose to buy in the future. …
Ski Bookends – Part 1
Designing my final project has been a super fun experience. It is not only a practical decoration for my room but also a representation of my aesthetic and the aesthetic I have been looking at all semester: ski bum. I have really enjoyed getting to explore both of these through the process. This project has…
The Vision Behind the Build
1. Introduction: From Concept to Creation What began as a solution to a practical storage issue in my bedroom evolved into a functional tribute to 1970s design. This project documents the development of a locking, hexagonal bookshelf, a piece that balances aesthetic nostalgia with structural ingenuity. My goal: to blend artistic exploration with hands-on learning…
Horreo Jewelry Box–Fabrication
Introduction Jewelry box’s are so lame. There are just classy wooden boxs that are timeless and beautiful, so I plan on reinventing them. But what do I plan on changing the shape of a jewelry box to you might ask…a Galician horreo!!! Now I am aware that is seemingly random. However, this is because I plan…
Minimalist Spice Rack – Part 1
For my final project, I opted to create a lazy susan style spice rack that fits into a minimalist aesthetic. My main goal with this piece was to create something that would be functional in storing spices, that could also fit in to any kind of kitchen and not look out of place. The design…
Moon Phase Lamp Final Report Part 1
For my final project, I have decided to create a dynamic Moon lamp that replicates the phases of the Moon in real time. This Moon lamp has been designed to match the real time phases of the Moon, and fit within the Lunarpunk aesthetic. The Lunarpunk aesthetic was a very important and heavy consideration that…
Grandma’s Piano: A Miniature Replica – Final Report Part 1
As the first part of my final report, I will focus on the product itself and it’s final form. I’m proud of the work I put into it, so that has it’s own space, but I want to present this final product first. For my main project, I wanted to build a handmade toy piano…
Organic Minimalist Puzzle Holder – Answering the “What”?
Inspirations Thrift Diving’s puzzle holder with drawers, which served as inspiration and a fabrication process tutorial [1].For this project, I knew from the beginning that I wanted to make something that would be of use to me and was aesthetically pleasing to me. After some thought, I ultimately decided to create a puzzle holder. I…
Levitating Shoe Display: Inspiration Design and Plan
Overview For my final project, I wanted to create a magnetic shoe display that blends futuristic levitation technology with a handcrafted, organic wood aesthetic. My inspiration stemmed from a standard design I found repeatedly online: a sleek, U-shaped black frame with an integrated LED strip illuminating the suspended shoe. The aesthetic of these displays is…
Wöddha Finale: Part One
For my final project, I was inspired to create some form of user-driven product, one that combines my love for woodworking with my love for creative technology. With a special focus on aesthetics as part of this class, I also wanted the user’s contributions to add to the overall aesthetic of the project in a…
Glass Block Lamp Final Report: The How
Introduction: For my main project, I made a mid-century modern furniture inspired floor lamp. I used glass blocks and diffused LED strips as the primary lighting element, and the frame is manufactured using pine hardwood. The overall height of the lamp is ~3.5 feet tall, and is powered by a wall plug. The LED strip…
Glass Block Lamp Final Report: The What
Summary For my main project, I made a mid-century modern furniture inspired floor lamp. I used glass blocks and diffused LED strips as the primary lighting element, and the frame is manufactured using pine hardwood. The overall height of the lamp is ~3.5 feet tall, and is powered by a wall plug. The LED strip…
LEGO Formula 1 Display – What and Why
As mentioned previously in other posts. I am a major LEGO and F1 fan. Recently, with the collaboration between the two, they produced some sets of some of the teams’ F1 cars. These are the McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull, and Ferrari. Over the years, I collected and built them all. The one issue is that…
RailGlow: Final Design
With RailGlow now fully built and ready to debut at the Design Expo, I wanted to reflect on the journey, from initial inspiration to final form, and break down the ideas, influences, and techniques that brought this project to life. This lamp isn’t just a lighting fixture. It’s a solution to a real problem, a…
Naturalism
A Vision of Nature For my new project, I’m going with a naturalism approach, focusing on creating a realistic stream as the main feature. I want to capture all the little details you’d see in nature—the way water moves over rocks, the plants growing along the edges, and how sunlight breaks through the trees. I’m…
Accent Table: Final Report Part 1
This semester, I set out to design and fabricate a modern accent table that fits both my aesthetic preferences and the functional needs of my living space. What began as a simple idea—create a side table that complements my existing furniture—evolved into a rewarding deep dive into material selection, woodworking techniques, and visual design. In…
Final Report Part 1 – What and Why
One thing I have really enjoyed throughout this class is that I have had to reflect on my personal aesthetic and the aesthetic of things around me that I have not considered before. In the past I have reflected on my own aesthetic when it comes to my fashion choices and interior design choices but…
Post 10: Space Cowboy CAD Progress
The progress that I’ve made thus far mostly consists of the CAD modeling and material sourcing. So far, this is the CAD model that I have running. My CAD design for the Space Cowboy Lamp I still need to source an IKEA Molnart light bulb to make more accurate measurements for the bulb. For now,…
Hidden Compartment Progress
*website would not allow me to upload photos without crashing so no photos are included* As the weeks dwindle down, I’ve had to make a few key changes to my original project plans. Construction-wise, I’m slightly behind where I hoped to be, but the good news is that progress on the design front has been…
Final Project Progress
Since my last update, I’ve continued to make progress on my final project: bookends made from repurposed skis. While I’ve faced a few challenges in sourcing the right materials, I’m still excited about how the project is coming together and the direction it’s taking, both aesthetically and functionally. I’m still in the process of finding…
Steampunk Strandbeest update
This week has been a big step forward in my steampunk Strandbeest project. With all the major parts completed, I am on track to finish by the weekend. The progress I have made so far has put me in a good position to wrap everything up soon. Here is what I have been working on…
Progress on Personalized GMT Watch
I’ve been quite busy with my other classes and work since we’ve been back from break so I haven’t had much time to work on this. However, I feel good about where I’m at. I have all the necessary components for the watch, I’ve confirmed that my movement works and fits in the case, and…
Indoor-Outdoor Quilt Progress
My quilt is coming along smoothly. It is definitely taking more time than expected, and it is tedious to cut each shape and sew each individual piece together, however, I have gotten most of the grunt work out of the way. I’m loving seeing how it’s all coming together and I’m excited to continue working.…
Rustic Cottagecore End Table Progress
My final project is a c-shaped end table in the rustic cottage aesthetic. The general shape has been inspired by existing end table designs. I have determined the dimensions of the table based on my couch. I wish for the table to push in and fit flush with my couch. I have chosen…
Illusion Cutting Board Progress
I would say I am about halfway done with my project so far and I hope it was the harder half with greener pastures ahead. In this post I will describe the process I have been through to get to this point. To start, over spring break I did research on how to make the…
Cylinder Lamp – Progress
Version 2 I have made a lot of progress on the lamp over the last week. I settled on placing the pulley assembly on the underside of the upper section. After designing this piece, I printed the lower and upper sections of version 2 as well as the counterweight sphere and reflector. I then assembled…
CyberCrystal Vest: Final Assembly & Functionality Tweaks
After weeks of planning, modeling, soldering, testing, and refining, the vest is now fully assembled, wearable, and reactive. I was able to bring together all the aesthetic, functional, and interactive components to create something that genuinely reflects my original vision—and a few things evolved in the process that made it even better. Attachment & Final…
Post 11: Final Report pt.1- What and Why?
For my main project, I chose to create a two-piece woodwork series for my bedroom back home in Beach Haven, New Jersey. As mentioned before, my goal with this project is to create some pieces to decorate my bedroom in a way that feels like me and provides comfort and inspiration. However, my parents insist…
Main Project Plans and Inspirations
My personal aesthetic could be described as my own mix of skater, Y2K, and streetwear. It draws upon the 90s and early 2000s skater style as well as the underground rap movement happening in the early 2000s and 2010s. My social environment has inspired it through skate, underground, and street culture. I also grew up…
Skate Deck Building Update
Over the last few weeks, I’ve made significant progress on my deck-building project. The essential materials for the deck itself have arrived, and the excitement of seeing this vision come to life is steadily building. However, I’m still in the process of sourcing the finishing products, specifically, the urethane and edge epoxy, to complete the…
Doodlecore Embroidered Skirt: Progress
For my final project, I’m sewing and embroidering a doodlecore embroidered skirt. My progress is okay? I’m been following my timeline plans, but the embroidery part is taking more time than I initially expected/planned for. However, I should theoretically finish the water-inspired skirt before the first day of critique. Probably. After that, I’ll be working…
Terrarium Update
Throughout the past few weeks of working on my terrarium, I am still in the process of figuring out how I want to cut my wood. So far, I have made a 3D model of how I want to structure my model: Figure 1: Terrarium Perspective 1 and 2 At first I had the idea…
Upcycle Design Report- Yerba Mate Candles
My vision for the Yerba Mate Candles was to create small, warm sources of light for my bedroom, housed in vessels that reflect my self-expression and demonstrate my care and devotion to the environment and sustainability. Being an art major, you can always count on me to collect random items that I feel could one…
Final Project – Progress Update
Since the last update, I have made a ton of updates. One of the first parts that I did was to do all the cuts I needed. I laser cut out the panels to size and slots for the acrylic to go into. I also got the new versions of the acrylic sheets cut with…
Artistic Vinyl Speaker: Progress Update
For my main project, I’m creating an artistic vinyl speaker. Although it’ll look like a functional record player, the audio will come from a embedded Bluetooth speaker. For the dynamic component of the design, I’ll have a decorative vinyl record rotating using a motor on top of the record player. …
Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives
Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives For my entire life, I have been interested in moving things. My interests mostly center around trains, which were a very common subject of art deco art and architecture. They were streamlined, and their stations soared high with many concrete and steel components. A lot of posters were made…
Design Preview Report: Art Deco Pendulum
Design Preview Report: Art Deco Pendulum For my design project, I am going to create an art deco pendulum. I think movement is really important to the art deco era, so something that has movement as its central component will exemplify the era well. For my entire life, I have been interested in moving things.…
Vertical PC Dock: Progress
Over the last two weeks I have made quite a lot of progress on my vertical PC stand. I was able to source all my materials before the break, and I have spent most of the time iterating my design and making changes on the CAD model. When initially going to the woodshop, I noticed…
Light AMG GT RC Car – Progress
There has been some finalization and progress throughout the past week for the fabrication of the AMG GT RC car. Both the electronics and body modifications have had substantial updates. The lighting has had a great ease of life design update that makes everything a lot simpler. Initially, I was a little unsure as to…
Progress on Puzzle Holder
I have made some good progress with my puzzle holder as of now- but definitely still trying to just get the basics done before I can start decorating it and trying to better apply my aesthetic. As of today, I have successfully: Obtained all of the necessary materials (except for paint)… I am using scrap…
Project Progress Update – This Week
This week, my main focus has been on gathering materials and preparing for the next phase of construction. Over the weekend, I created a detailed bill of materials by cross-referencing my CAD model with available stock on the Home Depot website. Based on this, I selected a 1″x4″x8′ common board for the frame and a…
Opposite Maximalist Ski Slope
Exploring the Opposite Aesthetic If my upcycling skiing painting is defined by a minimalist, textured, and nature-inspired aesthetic, its opposite would be a flat, maximalist, and artificial-themed artwork. Rather than relying on subtle texture and natural tones to convey depth and realism, this version would use bold colors, sharp lines, and high-contrast, synthetic shapes to…
Moon Diorama Progress Report
A Quick Recap on My ProjectI am currently working on building a Moon phase diorama—a lamp that fits within the Lunarpunk aesthetic while replicating the real-time phases of the Moon using a stepper motor operating at its smallest step angle. I’ve made significant progress on my project so far. Here is a list of everything…
Progress on Wöddha
Over the last week, I’ve made significant strides in the creation of the Wöddha Board. When it comes to materials, I have all but my external power source in hand as well as all of my fabricated elements completed. This includes the laser cut housing with curved edges and a 3D printed touch screen holder…
Progress
Here is my update timeline. My timeline is very flexible and I made it like this because there are a lot of steps where I have to wait and let stuff dry. I planned it this way so I can work on other parts of the project while something else is drying. I also wanted…
Race Car Uprights Progress
For my main design project, I decided to build a set of front suspension uprights for my 1965 Ford Mustang race car. In my last post, I described my design process in which I developed requirements that drove my decisions towards iterating a final design. The characteristics that defined my design include wheel hub choice,…
Small Steps Forward are Still Steps Forward
Progress has been steady. The scaled down version of my panel with the servos is working. This has greatly helped in informing finalized utility designs and prompted more impactful wheels turning for finalizing aesthetic considerations. Single Servo Demonstration
Modern Accent Table: Progress Update
Progress Updates This week marked another solid step forward in the table build, and while a few things took a little longer than expected, overall progress remains strong. First and foremost, the glass top arrived—and it’s going to work very well. I went with a 20″x20″ square with rounded corners. This should be a good…
Top 5 Specifications, Top 5 Constraints
Now that I am a few weeks into the project I am excited to talk about some of the specifications and constraints I have identified in the project. Specifications: Mid century modern aesthetic, I want the project to be distinguishable in its aesthetic Functionality – I want the nightstand to have the overall form to…
Vinyl Lamp: Progress
My main project will consist of making a retro futuristic tableside lamp by upcycling old vinyl records. I have a record player and vinyl collection in my living room in a dark corner and I want to bring some light to the corner in a way that would blend into my collection. I will be…
Top 5 for building a coffee table
What are the top 5 things you want your project to look like, to feel like, to do? 1. Clean and SimpleI’m going for that modern aesthetic. This means I will have smooth surfaces, clean joinery, no extra stuff (patterns, designs, tapering) 2. Actually FunctionalIt has to work as a coffee table. It can’t be…
Magic Crystal Bedside Lamp
For my project, I want to make a bedside lamp that both acts as a nightlight, and a portable flashlight device for walking around in the dark. Aesthetically I would like it to look like a large crystal, and functionally I would like it to feel magical. Organizing this into a more specific set of…
5 Specifications and 5 Constraints 3D Printed Strandbeast
Top 5 Wants: To characterize this project as a success, I want it to achieve these five aspects: a non-plastic appearance, a color scheme that reflects steampunk aesthetics, the ability to walk in place, an alternative power source beyond just wind, and a design that stays true to the original form of a Strandbeest. 1.) I…
Doodlecore Embroidery Skirts: Specifications & Constraints
For my main project, I’m sewing a skirt and embroidering a doodlecore, water-inspired design onto it. If I have time, I’ll finish a second skirt that’s inspired by lantern festivals. Top 5 Specifications: The skirt fits and is wearable/washable. The skirt twirls/flows nicely. The sewing looks nice (and mostly clean). There aren’t any big problems…
Goals and Constrains: Optical Illusion Cutting Board
Goals 1. To look like the plans that I have I got plans for this project from the original creator MTMwood on youtube. It was 9$ and comes with a full pdf of instructions and a sketchup model of the board. I ended up modifying the model to 3 different types of wood instead of…
Specifications and Constraints
For my final project, I am making a spice spinner for my mom inspired by traditional Mexican ceramics and pottery. I want to create something that is both beautiful and functional, incorporating handcrafted details that reflect my aesthetic. I want my project to look cozy, traditional, and handmade. This project is for my mom, and…
Specs and Constraints for Dynamic Bed Frame
Featured photo: telescoping inspiration from Camping World For my dynamic shuttle bus bed frame, there are several things I have in mind that will make it a successful project, both aesthetically and functionally. Additionally, there are a lot of constraints that I will need to work around to ensure that this project meets these requirements.…
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