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.…
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
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.…
Moon Diorama: Specifications and Constraints
Going into this project, I knew that there would be quite a few specifications that I would need to follow in order to achieve the Lunarpunk aesthetic that I am going for, as well as still allow the project to be functional. In order to make sure I achieve these goals, I have listed 5…
Specifications and Concerns: the Board that Follows
As the semester draws to a close, I find myself deeply immersed in my interactive art installation project. What began as a simple concept has evolved into something more complex, challenging me to balance artistic ambition with practical constraints. Above all, I’m striving for elegance in execution. There’s something deeply satisfying about work that’s well-crafted—where…
Cylinder Lamp – Specifications and Constraints
Progress Progress is going well. Although I did not get much work done over Spring break, I have made some progress over the last few days. Below are some sketches that show some of the design features of the lamp. Sketch Sketch Footprint Physical Prototype I have constructed a proof of concept prototype.…
Constraints and Specifications
Determining specifications and constraints is a very important part of any design process. In this blog post, I will detail my top 5 of each. First, the specifications: 1: First and foremost, the flint knapping tools should function. As a tool, the most important job is to perform its job well, especially a custom tool…
Specs and Constraints of the Wöddha Board
My ideation and fabrication of the Wöddha Board is underway, beginning with an early prototype to answer some questions around form and function. Using cardboard, tape, pipe cleaners, and some makeshift buttons, I was able to design a small-scale version of my box and begin “interacting” with it: This process led to valuable insights, such…
Top 5’s
The top five things I want my project to look like, feel like, and do are centered around its appearance, functionality, and how well it integrates into my space. First, the bookshelf needs to fit well dimensionally since it will be placed in the corner of my room. Right now, my books are stacked…
Vinyl Lamp: Specifications and Constraints
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…
Artistic Vinyl Speaker: Specifications and Constraints
See my design preview post and project introduction post for further details about my project design and timeline… [2] Casa Batlló Exterior …
Folding Camp Table Project: Inspiration, Aesthetic, and Design Vision
Introduction When designing my product, I wanted to create something that is not only visually appealing but also genuinely useful. For my final project, I want something functional, durable, and tailored to my personal needs. I decided to design and construct a folding camp table—a compact, portable workspace that balances rugged outdoor aesthetics with functionalist…
Wooden Display Stand – Design Preview
For my main project for this class, I plan on creating a wooden staircase shaped display stand to show off numerous trinkets that I’ve collected across the years. Right now a large amount of the random baubles that I own are collecting dust in drawers, and the ones that I do have displayed are difficult…
Rugged Functionalist, Minimalist, Rustic Camping Tables
Defining the Project Aesthetic: Rugged Functionalist For my final project, I’m designing a portable camp table that embodies a mix of functionalism and rugged outdoor design. This table is meant to be more than just a flat surface—it’s a purpose-built tool that serves my specific needs in an outdoor environment. My goal is to create…
Design Report – Hidden Compartment Hobbit Door Art
For my main idea, I’m designing a hidden compartment behind a fantasy-inspired art piece. This piece will incorporate a dynamic locking mechanism—something that blends into the artwork while also serving as a functional element. This project should have a chameleon-like aesthetic—somewhere between minimalist, fantasy, and whimsical. I am shooting for a blend of simplicity, storytelling,…
5 Specifications and Constraints of Final Project
I am really excited about my final project. It will show off some of my favorite things, Formula 1 and Legos. I have four large sized sets that have a rough dimensions of 25 inches long, 10 inches wide, and 5 inches tall. The four I have are for McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull.…
Complete Refurbishment of a Road Bike – A Design Preview
INTRO For my final project, I’ve decided to undergo another bike-related design, but this time, a little more complicated than a repurposed stool, I will make a competition road bike from near scratch. By “near scratch”, I mean I will be starting from only a couple functional pieces. I was very kindly given a second…
Building a Steampunk Strandbeest
What is My Project For my project, I’m creating a steampunk-inspired Strandbeest. A Strandbeest is a wind-powered walking machine originally designed by Dutch artist and engineer Theo Jansen. First introduced in 1990, Strandbeests are fascinating mechanical creatures made from lightweight materials like PVC pipes, using linkages to move like real walking animals. Jansen’s vision was…
Futuristic Beer Bottle: Complete Project Overview
Introduction The upcycle project for this class has been an exciting and challenging task, requiring resourcefulness, creativity, and hands-on fabrication. The goal was to transform discarded materials into something functional and aesthetically compelling, demonstrating the potential of upcycling as a sustainable design approach. After collecting materials, and experimenting with different configurations, I have finally created…
Design Preview: Slice of Nature
My personal aesthetic is filled with bright colors, sunshine, nature, and greenery. I have always gravitated towards bold, contrasting colors in my personal spaces, and find that they make me feel more alive and present. I love natural light as well, and coupled with plants and nature, I find that these elements define my personal…
Medieval Castle Project: Design Preview Report
It was a challenging choice to find the right concept for my project, but I have finally landed on an aesthetic I am happy with, something cool I can make, and a dynamic component that will hopefully work well and add to the project. Building on my upcycle project and my available resources and interests,…
Japandi Minimalist Zen Matcha Stand
I love making matcha tea and find the craft of it to be both beautiful and delicious. I recently got a new matcha making set and have been keeping it all in the drawers in my kitchen. I think the set is too aesthetically pleasing to keep stored away in a dark place. So for…
Hand-Made Camo Snowboard Pants Design Preview
Inspirations Snowboarding since the age of 13, I have gone through various brands when it comes to apparel on the mountain. From my mom’s old Burton pants to now Apres Blanche XL snowboard pants, my style has changed drastically over the years. It was not until this season where riders such as Jill Perkin and…
Design Preview Report Stained Glass
Overview For my final project, I am focusing loosely on the reminiscence theme. Since a lot of my childhood is surrounded by stained glass, I wanted to do something with stained glass and/or have the stained glass look. I am planning to make a glass terrarium. I want to use mixed materials like glass, and…
Scandinavian/Industrial Modern TV Stand
The overall goal for my final project is to create a piece of usable furniture that meshes well with both my personal aesthetic and existing furniture. At the current moment, my space is lacking a high-quality entertainment center, and I think this project is a great opportunity for me to help refine my space, gain…
Design Preview: Artistic Vinyl Speaker
For my main project, I’m creating a box/enclosure for a pre-made speaker that provides the same feeling as if you were listening to music through a record player. The box will be styled in the modernisme aesthetic and feature a recycled, painted record that spins on top (simulating a normal record player, but not actually…
Handmade Spice Spinner with Mexican Ceramic Aesthetic
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. Traditional Mexican ceramics often have bold colors, hand-painted designs, and a rustic feel, which I plan to…
Retro Futurism Vinyl Lamp
For my final project I am going to make a lamp for my living room record collection corner. The lamp will be made with a retro futurism aesthetic. Vinyls and color pop is a stable in retro futurism so I think my project will fit this aesthetic nicely. I wanted to make something that would…
Wöddha Board Preview
For this semester’s final design project, I will craft a wooden iteration of the zen drawing Buddha Board concept, which currently only exists in ‘disappearing water’ format. This user-driven movement project combines my love for woodworking with my love for creative technology — and generally has a positive effect on mental health. In addition, this…
Design Preview | Ski Bookends
For my Final Project, I will be making bookends out of skis for my bookshelf. I will be referencing both my aesthetic and the aesthetic I used for the upcycle project, ski bum. These bookends will be both functional and fun, which reflects the core of the ski bum aesthetic. They will be vintage skis…
Lego F1 Design Preview
As mentioned in prior posts, I intend to make a display for my Lego Formula 1 cars. I do not have a ton of room in my house, being a college student, so I decided to hang them on my wall above my computer since I have some open wall space there and/or some things…
Moon Phase Diorama Design Preview
In my previous blog post, I stated that for my project, have decided to make an educational diorama of the moon’s phases. This diorama will include small artificial plants and planets/stars to enhance the aesthetic. To make this educational, I plan to create a moon out of plastic or paper and place a stepper motor…
Cylindrical Lamp – Inspiration from Alternative Aesthetics
I plan to create a cylindrical lamp for my project. I am drawing from a few aesthetics, namely space age design and functional minimalism. I am also incorporating elements from biophilic design as well as mid century modern. I still haven’t decided between using a sunset LED lamp and a lens or using LED filament…
Meditation in Time
My project embodies the principles of eclectic minimalism I’ve cultivated and discussed in my previous post—a philosophy that balances clean lines with unexpected elements. At its core, the piece features a pendulum housed within a precisely engineered metal support structure, creating a dynamic interplay between movement and stillness. The pendulum culminates in a handblown glass…
