Student Work

This project was inspired by my ‘Art Nouveau’ dresser. I was moving houses and had to pick the dresser up. These old wood dressers are extremely heavy with all their drawers even with nothing in them. So this got me thinking about what I could make to eventually get rid of the dresser when I…

This post will contain a brief summary of what I made this semester and links to all of my previous posts.   For my upcycle project, I chose to upcycle pennies. I used my original idea of creating a a sprouting plant in a glass bottle and merged that with my penny art to create…

My final project involved design and building a car radio. I did this because I wanted a radio with modern features that did not look out of place in a vintage dashboard. Looking through my design notebook it can be observed that my radio design has evolved a bit, but not by much. This is…

Throughout this semester, there have been two main projects that I have spent a majority of my time working on. For the first half of the semester, it was the upcycling project, where we used recycled material to create something with an interesting aesthetic. For my project, I created a fire pit out of cardboard.…

At the designing phase of the final project I already knew what I wanted to build, which was a dive watch style wall clock. Below are my initial design and the final product picutres: It’s pretty obvious that my final product stayed very consistant with the initial design. However there are some details that didn’t…

I did an Auto Pet Feeder. First, I went to the Makerspace in the Idea Forge to see if there’s a scrap of wood available in the size range I need. Luckily, I found what I’m looking for. It’s about 25″x13″ so I cut it in half using the bandsaw. Then, I gave them to…

Similar to last semester when I took flowvis with Prof. Hertzberg, I really enjoyed this class and I learned a lot as well. My future plans are to use the knowledge I gained in this class and apply them to future project. My original plans for the project were to make a spiral shaped candle…

As a mechanical engineering student, I wanted to make something that has a mechanical aspect for my main project. Moving light that cast shadow. But, I didn’t consider the gear ratio which made my project spins so slow and lumen of the light bulb. If I do something differently, I would choose a totally different…

What was your aesthetic, and how well did you achieve it? My aesthetic was hard to pinpoint since anything dynamic requires motion and that was a requirement of this project. So, saying that my design was kinetic had me second guessing my projects aesthetic. I believe that my aesthetic ended up being nautical. I selected…

Why and What Next: I set out to make the dynamic light cylinder because I wanted to have a project where I could merge my engineering and creative skills. My goal was to make something that could be e. My aesthetic was modern, e-Tron sci-fi and the rainforest. I decided to go for these aesthetics…

Before enrolling in this class I did not have the skills of incorporating aesthetics to my engineering designs and project. I used to have weak hand sketching and visualization skills. However, this class taught me a lot! Now, I feel way more comfortable in making my designs aesthetically pleasing. Additionally, I learned more about the…

As not only this class comes to a close, but my undergraduate education does as well, I can clearly see the disconnect some engineers have when it comes to creating their designs from my classes I have taken, and the amazing outcome that can be produced when an engineer factors in the aesthetic. In many…

I chose to create an iPad smart mirror for my final project in this class because I wanted to create something that I can use beyond this class and have something with multiple functionality. I knew I needed another mirror in my apartment because I only had one in my apartment and thought it would…

Now that I have this fun desktop accessory that captures the feel of an old arcade, why did I do it? What is next for it? The inspiration of this project came from a love of arcade games. Playing things like Pac-Man and Galaga has always been something that I have enjoyed. The unique style…

Looking at my initial sketches, I’d say the final sculpture stays true to their intentions, while being a bit more sophisticated than what I had first envisioned. My aesthetic was fairly locked-in based on my components, so it would be difficult to stray from the Chinese New Year look I was aiming for. As far…

  Notice, all images included are of the pieced dehydrator due to the original dehydrator breaking into multiple pieces. What was your aesthetic, and how well did you achieve it? Art Nouveau and personal aesthetic Symmetric shapes Could not get a metallic finish which makes the dehydrator standout to other appliances in the kitchen  …

This year has taught me many things about the intersection of design and engineering. As an engineer, design often gets put in the background of many of the projects that I complete. A great example of this is my senior design project. This project is a gantry system that detects weld completeness in medical devices.…

I built a bass amp. Two, actually. One is 50 watts with a 10-inch speaker and one is 200 watts with a 15-inch speaker. More accurately, I built the cabinets for two combo bass amps. I gutted a prior pair of amps that I owned before this project commenced. The 50-watt sits atop the 200-watt.…

Why and What Next? Reflection on the semester. Compare your original project intent to what you ended up with. What did you learn from your project, and from the class? What will you do next with the project? What do you wish you had done differently? I ended up making a sharp pivot on my…

Original project intent: I initially intended to have architecture incorporated into my design. I wanted to make a structure from small wooden sticks. I decided against this because I wouldn’t be able to capture the complex detail of the structure. I would rather forgo something than to completely butcher the execution in this case. I…

For my final project I made a 50s style coat. I was having trouble deciding what to make for this project so I decided to make something where I could learn a new skill: sewing. For my up-cycle project I made a 50s style dress out of paper so this project was a cool way…

What was your aesthetic, and how well did you achieve it? For my final aesthetics project, I applied a 1990’s theme to a smart mirror. I was going for a sporadic and random vibe from this piece. The outside and inside edges of the triangle both fall on ellipses, so while it appears random there…

My aesthetic was supposed to take on a contemporary design. I wanted it to have a mixture of futurism, surrealism, and modernism designs. The frame was meant to be modernistic in that it s squared, using straight lines and no extra artistic components. I planned for the wood to be stained a dark color and…

I am making a guillotine vegetable chopper with the French Patriotic aesthetic. This contrasts highly with many of the design movements of the 20th century. For example, the Futurism movement had to do with sleek curves and round looking designs, similar to the space age aesthetic of the 1960s. My guillotine will have sharp, defined…

What was your aesthetic, and how well did you achieve it? Dark, creepy, gore aesthetic Arabic calligraphy Similarities combine: sharp unexpected edges that vary in width. Excessive use of black and dark colors I chose to use the double-sided acrylic that provides brushed silver on black so that I can have light reflect on the…

What and How. I designed a lock box based off of an old lock box that I already have. I have always been fascinated with its design and curious about how precise one would need to be in order to function properly. Details The box functions in multiple stages. First, the front bottom piece must…

Dou Gong- Chinese-Brackets style Camping Light Inspiration: Dated back to nine years ago, 2010 EXPO was hold in my home town Shanghai. It’s an impressive and unforgettable memory for me when I was teenager. The China pavilion, colloquially known as the Oriental Crown, was the largest national pavilion at the Shanghai Expo . The architectonic feature of…

Final Design Presentation https://youtu.be/UnJwwQhmF9E Below are some images of my final project:     Description: The objective of the game is two roll two dice and sum that total. Flip the tokens up that sum to this number and those tokens can no longer be used. Try to have all tokens flipped up. Aesthetic: “I…

For my final project, I made a magnetic makeup organizer. I was inspired by neon signs and the high-tech aesthetic. I wanted to make something that I would be able to use, but really focused on how it looked before functionality. I previously debated different neon signs, but chose the hello one showed below and…

My final project’s vision was to create a shelf that had a terrarium inside of it with a bauhaus aesthetic. First, I found a bauhaus design that I wanted to base my shelf off of. Initially the shelf had a circular shape but I found that the design and terrarium would work better with a…

Here is my final project: a chair made from climbing ropes! I’m really pleased with how it turned out, and it’s actually very comfortable to sit in. the ropes stretch nicely and conform to your body as you sit in it. I’ve left it in the lobby of the Atlas building for the last few…

Hi Class, All of this work had to come to an end at some point, so I thought I would summarize what I have been working on and tell you all a bit about my project. To begin, I went into this class knowing that I wanted to learn more about micro-controllers and how to…

The main goal of this project was to create a double fish tank for my two betta fish, Coach and Doug. Betta fish are known as Chinese Fighting fish, and they cannot be held in the same container. Because of this, I wanted to create a single fish tank that could hold both of them…

For my final project I created a terrarium in the shape of a snow globe. My initial plan for the base of the terrarium was to have it made of wood or to at least to look like wood. I realized very early on in the design process that this was not going to be…

I did an Auto Pet Feeder. First, I went to the Makerspace in the Idea Forge to see if there’s a scrap of wood available in the size range I need. Luckily, I found what I’m looking for. It’s about 25″x13″ so I cut it in half using the bandsaw. Then, I gave them to…

This post will be purely dedicated to the logistical and technical work that I have done for my final project. I will cover the manufacturing process associated with my artifact which I have know titled the “Dynamic Light Sculpture” or DLS. I will also discuss my bill of materials and electronics. The system is compromised…

What and How: My main project for the semester is the diver watch style wall clock. I have been very interested in mechanical watches for a while now and among all the styles of mechanical watches I dig the diver watches the most. Nowadays the watch market is not only filled with big name brands…

This project was inspired by my ‘Art Nouveau’ dresser. I was moving houses and had to pick the dresser up. These old wood dressers are extremely heavy with all their drawers even with nothing in them. So this got me thinking about what I could make to eventually get rid of the dresser when I…

What and why? For my Final Project I have decided to do a wall clock. My decision behind it was due to many reasons. First was the feedback I got from the previous project, where i focused too much on the functionality, which ultimately limited my choices in the aesthetics. For this project I wanted…

Unfortunately, I was unable to create a silicone mold for the body of my handle, as the FormLabs printers in the Idea Forge were all out of order when I went to get my mold positive printed.  However, I did have some transparent PETG – a 3D printer filament that is stronger than typical PLA…

For my main project, I designed and built a digital clock where the letters were created using fiber optic cabled inlaid into black epoxy resin. The purpose of this was to create the illusion of the numbers being like constellations in the night sky. Additionally, I chose to apply the aesthetic of Italian Futurism to…

Final Project Inspiration I cannot pinpoint a single moment that gave me the inspiration to create my vegetable chopper guillotine. However, the inspiration for my creation can be credited to my love of history and possibly affected by my recent trip to New York in which I saw several pieces of art and sculptures at…

For my final project I set out to make a kinetic art piece for my room. I was inspired by the work of Matt Shlian who creates makes geometric sculptures out of paper. Unholy 116 Your Other Left Hand By Matt Shlian   I began my project with sketches of what the underlying mechanism would…

For my aesthetics project I focused on improving the functionality of a chair. I purchased a tall chair from a thrift store and improved the interior space of the chair to utilize storage. I purchased multiple drawers and implemented them into  the overall design. This project was mainly completed using my woodworking experience. Special thanks…

I started working on cars years before I was able to drive. My first project was the restoration of a 1971 Jeepster Commando. I have had several automotive projects since then, of varying levels of magnitude. One of my current projects is a 1970 Chevrolet El Camino. When I got the vehicle it was missing…

[1] This project started with memories of arcade games, the lights, the music, and the joy that has come from experiencing a classic arcade. The idea was to capture these memories in a desktop sized piece. This pointed to the plan to create a scaled down arcade machine, that somehow encapsulated the aesthetic of an…

This project was inspired by my daily use of candles. I decided to make my own candles so I can be able to have different designs and smells along with cheaper prices. I started by going online and searching for different methods to create different designs of candles. Once I mastered the method, I went…

With my final project I set out to design a kinetic sculpture in the vein of the works of Alexander Calder. Early in the process, I settled on a Chinese New Year aesthetic, planning to utilize various artifacts associated with the holiday as my ornaments. My initial sketches pushed me towards a hanging mobile structure.…

For my project, I made an infinity mirror clock that uses LEDs. The way it works is quite simple. AN LED strip is programmed to display time and is placed between a regular mirror and a one-way mirror. This creates an infinity effect and adds a really cool, futuristic aesthetic. I started off with some…

Design: The original design I covered in my critical design review was much bigger and much more complicated. I wanted a smaller mirror to fit in my bedroom, that I could easily move with once I leave Colorado. I also got rid of a lot of the edges and went with a simpler design with…

Monks sit to meditate. Families sit at the dining table for a nice meal. Bros sit on the couch to play videogames. Students sit at desks to learn. Now you can sit – just sit – to play music. The Superlounge Interactive Musical Chair is an exploration into the creative potential of sitting. We use…

For my final project, I made a lava lamp beer tap handle.  My inspiration came from a few different places: my personal hobbies, my experience, and my desire to learn new skills within this project. For my personal hobbies, I started a 3D printing business back in August, so I wanted to utilize my design…

For my final project, I made a table top fountain with a Chinese garden aesthetic. Inspiration: The project required a specific aesthetic and a dynamic element. To start the process of brainstorming, I thought about the artifact first. I’ve always been a big fan of table top fountains. I was planning on buying myself one…

For my final project, I created a hand held smart mirror using an old iPad 2. My inspiration for this project came from seeing smart mirror type devices in science fiction movies and shows. I researched previously made smart mirrors online and found some good examples that helped me with my project. However, I was…

For my final project I wanted to design something that would be a conversation starter in my office of my new job after college.  After some research and consideration of what I had learned in the class and my previous course with this professor which was flow visualization, I settled on a fountain.  I stumbled…

My main goal of this project is to make disco light that cast a good shadow. I purchased an acrylic cube as a base, an acrylic cylinder to put light color filter around the light, and all other electrical parts. Acrylic Cube: $26.99 Acrylic Dome: $16.98 Acrylic Cylinder: $11.99 12 Volt Battery: $3.42 Battery case:…

Presentation Video: <link> Inspiration and Project Idea: For my main project, I would like to create something that explores the contrast between light and shadow. My inspiration came to me when I was trying to fall asleep in a dim candle lighted room, and instead of closing my eyes I was staring at the resulting…

Background: My original design idea came from some random shapes I created while practicing ellipses. The picture on the left is my original sketches. I was creating shapes from different angle ellipses and made one that I liked that looked like it could be a lamp. From that form, the function evolved to be a…