Student Work

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…

Link to the presentation: Click HERE to Take you to the Presentation Overall description and photos, then details of what you have made: CAD drawings, fabrication description, costs vs budget, etc. All photos below were taken by me. This project started with my inspiration from David C. Roy who creates kinetic sculptures for a living.…

My project idea is a floating faucet fountain, where the water is leaving the faucet with nothing entering it. I have seen photos of similar design ideas but in a larger scale, which drove me to build a small floating faucet fountain that would add to the decoration of my apartment. I started to look…

For my final project I made the 50s style coat shown above! Process: Here is my original sketch that I made when I was still unclear what I wanted to make for this final project. Original Sketch After looking at the scene in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel when she wears the coat, I sketched the…

For my project I built a food dehydrator. The aesthetic I planned to use was art nouveau which is an art form inspired by natural structures and forms, but in the end decided to add a personal touch to the device. I first planned to use sheet aluminum as the material, but after some research…

You will have a 15 minute slot for your final presentation. Your content should cover the two written final report blog posts: What and How, Why and What Next? Introduce your project, then present design drawings, budget, and details of the assembly process. Talk about what your original goals were, and what you achieved. YOU…

Today we looked at a few of the many international design awards. Students selected some interesting winners to look at. Lecture notes: 30 Design Awards

29 Current Designers Hadid, Pagani, Jobs and Ive

As mentioned in previous posts, I need a light source so that I can cast the shadows that I want. Currently, I am still waiting for the acrylic sheets to get here. I have decided to order the acrylic online instead of getting a basic one colored acrylic from a local store. As a stretch,…

We did sketching of metal, talked about schedule and final assignments, and looked at current designers: Virgil Abloh, Renzo Piano, Martha Stewart, Karim Rashid, Ross Lovegrove and Yves Béhar. 28 Current Designers

For my final project I am building a car radio to be installed in a vintage car dashboard. I do not like the aesthetic of modern radio units, but would like to have such functionality. Like many of my classmates, I am currently behind schedule. I was making progress over spring break, but have since…

So far I’ve been able to get all the materials I need, but have hit a snag trying to find time to get into the workshop with other things coming into play. I was able to make a cardboard cutout that was an inch too big on the blade but still helped me trace out…

I have my materials and my CAD model. I also got the Arduino code working. I realized I have to let my friend to paint it first and then I’ll work on it. Which means I’m changing the timeline I had. I gave the wood to my artist friend to paint it. While I’m waiting,…

Laser Cutting I will first laser cut the mirror frame out of a large sheet of wood on the laser cutters in the Idea Forge. I will also cut out the back panel that will hold the panel in place. These will be complete by April 10th Mirror frame and back piece Mirror sourcing and cutting I will…

So far for my project, I’ve gathered my materials and have begun to plan the laser cut for the black acrylic. My materials include: a square stone dish to house all components river rock to place in front a water pump to provide a dynamic feature. This is a submersible 70 GPH pump. black acrylic…

This week I spent most of my time working on fabricating the wood/PMMA base of my lamp. This is the part of my project that requires the most hands on work. I cut out 4, 1/2″ pieces of PMMA to 6×6″ and then cut out 5 pieces of oak to the same dimensions. I then…

Currently, I am slightly behind schedule in terms of construction of the clock.  I’m almost done with sorting the fiber optics by what number they correlate to. An image of the sorted fiber optics is included in the featured photo. This is by far the most time-consuming part of the construction process and is what…

We did sketching of spheres, and material surfaces; glossy vs matte. We looked at the Eames Lounge chair, how integrated the design was with the manufacturing process, hence the ‘organic’ aspect of the aesthetic. This was compared to the ubiquitous Monobloc white plastic chair. 26 Chairs Eames Lounge, Monobloc, and Beyond

I am currently two weekends away before I want project to be finished. I am currently on schedule and have completed all of the steps I wanted to by this point. I have bought all of the supplies (clay, large glass bowl, plants, miniature house, fairy lights, wood stain, and moss). I have also sculpted…