Student Work

Growing up my entire life in Colorado, my personal aesthetic greatly mirrors the mountains, especially in the summertime. Since a young age, I have spent countless days in the Colorado mountains. A “second home” of mine is the quaint cabin that my grandparents have lived in. Every April through September, they stay at this cabin.…

Main Project Aesthetic The main aesthetic of the project is a harmonious blend of natural elements and steampunk-inspired machinery, encapsulating the ethos of Victorian futurism. At the heart of this design lies the contrast between the organic forms and textures of the floating nature scene and the intricate mechanical details of the steampunk base. The…

Embarking on a van build project offers a unique opportunity to tailor your mobile living space to your personal style and needs. The couch/bed I will be building for my final project needs to match the overall aesthetic of the van build in order to have cohesion with the other facets of the interior design.…

For my project, I am thinking of creating foot petals that will control the sink. These foot petals will have the ability to increase or decrease the water output, and also control the temperature of the water. This project idea stems from wanting to control the water, even when both hands are already occupied, like…

Without much stylistic guidance while brainstorming this project, it was easy to think of alternative aesthetics. Assuming that I stick to the plan to make a chess board, I have brainstormed 3 variations of how that could be designed. My original idea was just focused of the aesthetic of craft. I took this reborn desire…

For my project, I am planning on making a lamp either for my desk or bedside table. I want it to be something that I can turn on late at night to provide me with light without keeping me awake. This would be done through the use of a smart lightbullb that is able to…

I have decided that I will be making a dual lined stunt kite which I am very excited about. I have been learning lots about kites in my efforts to find a kite shape I like and also a kite sewing pattern that I can follow. Due to the fact that the lightweight ripstop nylon…

The aesthetic that I will be using for my final project is Brutalism through an interior design standpoint. Brutalism utilizes simple block shapes and exposed concrete to portray an intense feel when viewing the buildings. From personal experience I have seen lots of Brutalism in cities like Prague, Berlin, and New York City. I find…

I am planning to create a brutalist desk lamp for my final project. This will involve a concrete casting and at least two adjustable hinges. I want the body of the desk lamp to resemble a brutalist concrete building with no windows. This is a quick sketch of my idea: An alternative to this aesthetic…

My inspiriation pos I had mentioned that I wanted to try and do Free-cell in a offline–gameboy—style. I had started the code in Python before realizing a couple of things: 1. If I want to use arduino, I would have to re-do the code in C/C++. 2.) This is a pretty complicated game for someone…

Project Inspiration Since my last post I have chosen to pivot to a project that is more “artsy”. My previous idea was purely function so I wanted to transition that had some value even if it didn’t function correctly. I choose to pursue a wind sculpture idea following a minimalist aesthetic. An inspiration for this…

Joshua Beijer Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives For my project, I will be creating a desk artifact that I hope to take with me into my career. It will have a resin skull inside a resin ball which will be in a wooden gyroscopic orbital stand. Main Project Aesthetic: Memento Mori/Gothic      …

For my main project, I am planning on using a whittling techniques to create an electric guitar. I don’t know what the specific aesthetic is called, although the overall wooden design that I choose may be a factor in deciding. There for, i envision a rustic and earthy vibe to the guitar. Carving intricate nature…

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives My main project idea is a cheese press. The cheese press involves a system that applies pressure to a section of cheese to remove moisture from the curd that is originally placed in a mold. The cheese press allows for the creation of a semi-hard to hard cheese depending…

Project Plan To approach this blog post of brainstorming a wildly different aesthetic and sketching it, I needed to have an idea of what I was going to do for my project.  In this brainstorming phase, I didn’t constrain myself to only thinking about the aesthetic or only thinking about the project idea.  I began…

Main Project Aesthetics – Organic Modern Alternatives AJ Terio ATLS 4279 – Aesthetics in Design 3/5/2024 The Vision: In pursuit of enhancing my living space at home with a multifunctional design, my main project envisions creating a full-sized, organic modern furniture piece. Designed to amalgamate utility with aesthetic pleasure, this piece is destined to house…

For my final project, I am documenting the creation of my custom trials, bicycle frame. I plan on making the bike frame out of steel and having the frame be fairly similar to other frames on the market with some exceptions to the geometry to make it feel bigger for myself, and for it to…

Collecting Materials There are two types of materials I am collecting: tools and consumables. In the realm of tools, I am collecting glass cutters, glass cutting oil, specialized pliers, X-acto knives, and a soldering iron. In terms of consumables, I am collecting tape, used stained glass, cardboard, copper tape, and 1lb of solder. All of…

I am planning on doing a dark-minimalist barbell, plates, and potentially a bench. I plan on fabricating the weights by using a large bucket (similar to what is shown below) as a mold to pour concrete, potentially using rebar or some other inserts to provide additional strength and shatter resistance to the weights. home depot…

When exploring my aesthetic for the upcoming project I hit a few roadblocks. However, after exploring the idea of a mind map I was able to determine my desired aesthetic, Brutalism. This certain aesthetic was a major design movement stemming all over the world but especially in Eastern Europe and Russia after World War Two. …

For the final project, I am not completely set on what I want to do but have brainstormed some exciting potential ideas. The idea that is most appealing to me involves making a Spotify-connected jukebox in the 1960s/70s Space Age aesthetic. To achieve this aesthetic, I plan to purchase an old TV from the time…

For my main project, I want to do something with RGB LEDs. I want to do something similar to RGB LED strips that are commonly found in college dorms. I was initially inspired by the picture below while going to parties at various friends’ houses and I wanted to do something like this for my…

Main Project Plans and Inspiration: Industrial Magnetic Nine Photo Frame By: Michael Gray Growing up, I remember seeing a collage of school photos similar to the one below [1] in the home of a friend. I thought the idea of a collage featuring a centered photo, surrounded by supporting ones was fascinating, and I have…

For myself, I have a lot of difficulty coming up with a single aesthetic that describes me. For clothing, I usually am dressed in athleisure on most days. For art and design, I find myself trending more towards mid-century modern and modern aesthetics. A style of design I have been indoctrinated into via my parents…

This past semester I went on a study abroad to Ireland. If you’ve been to Europe, you know that every town you visit has its own cathedral, and many of them are considered gothic, or gothic revival, style. My idea for the final project is to create an end table in the gothic style. I…

I am having trouble placing a name to my aesthetic but sometimes it feel like I have two, one that is full of bright colors and vibrant patterns, and another that is full of pastel colors and earthy tones. Pop Art is a likely influence for my love of loud colors and patterns, while my love…

For most of this semester so far, I had a single idea in mind for the final project: a telescope. I have long been interested in amateur astronomy, and have wanted to build my own telescope for a few years now; this seemed like a good opportunity to make it and make it stylish. However,…

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/galleries/visions-of-the-future#grid-127451-1 To say my life revolves around space exploration is probably a bit dramatic, but I will say that a huge portion of my favorite things to discuss, think about, and even my career path involve space exploration. To me, it just seems like the natural progression of humanity’s journey: we have catalogued pretty much…

My personal aesthetic depends a lot on context. For example, my favorite art aesthetic is going to be different from my favorite architecture aesthetic, which is different from how I dress or decorate my room. A precise personal aesthetic is hard to define in my personal experience. However, I tend to like aesthetics that were…

I have some trouble articulating what my ‘personal aesthetic’ would be, since my interests bounce around a lot. I do think that I connect a lot with the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement; I appreciate art with a handmade quality, being able to look at a finished product and get a sense of…

For my final project, I hope to embody the modernist and minimalist aesthetic into my artifact to hopefully make something that is eye-catching in its simplicity and effectiveness. I am still in the brainstorming phase of what artifact I specifically want to make because I find chairs extremely thought-provoking and an amazing showcase of engineering…

Main Project My main project is going to be an artistic covering that goes over a loft door in my parent’s new bedroom. Unfortunately, my parents lost their home in the Marshall fire two years ago and have had to rebuild their home. Their new home is almost ready to move into, and it could…

Visualization of minimalism from WikiHow I would describe my personal aesthetic as minimalism. I think that my plan to make an artifact following a utilitarian aesthetic is closely aligned with my personal minimalist aesthetic. StackShot Macro Rail For my final project I plan to create a macro rail system for my camera. Since I would…

After lots of ideation and brainstorming, I have decided to create an interior design and functional piece for my final project. I found that I don’t have much decor that is also functional at the same time. I would like to make an abstract mirror that serves as a piece of decor but also a…

Moving away from the whimsy and fantasy filled nature of my upcycling project, I decided to take inspiration not from my heart but my head this time around. I decided to draw upon my heritage as a Greek first generation immigrant. I grew up in both America and Greece, exposing me to generations past and…

Drawing Inspiration from Kyle’s Kinetics: Crafting My Own Kinetic Sculpture Nick Olguin Kyle Auga owner of Kyle’s Kinetics In the realm of kinetic sculpture, where metal meets motion, lies a world of endless creativity and boundless inspiration. As an avid admirer of Kyle Auga’s mesmerizing balancing sculptures, I find myself captivated by the fluidity and…

For my main project I plan on building an xbox controller steering wheel adapter. I got the idea last semester when I was playing a modded version of GTA that allowed you to adjust settings and drift cars. The game was fun, but I thought I could make it feel more like a drifting simulator…

I know, I know what you’re probably thinking: This guy is doing a van build and getting school credit; really creative. But! Let me tell you, this is not going to be like other van builds; this bed/couch will be unique, innovative, aesthetically strong, and one of a kind! Read on, and I guarantee by…

I am drawn to Brutalist design for its distinctive and unapologetic expression of raw materials and bold, practical forms. Starting in the mid-20th century, Brutalism began as a reaction to the modernist ideals of the time, emphasizing honesty in construction and functionality [1]. The movement is characterized by the prominent use of exposed concrete, steel,…

To recap: for my project I wanted to build a model embodying the steampunk aesthetic, specifically drawing from the works of Japanese animator/filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. Steampunk media in general is characterized by a retrofuturistic design philosophy that draws primarily from the Victorian era of steam-powered machinery. Steampunk works often incorporate elements of science fiction and…

  My Upcyle project goal was to create a sign from aluminum cans, inspired by the Googie architectural style during the Atomic age. The main aspects I chose to focus on were themes of space, and the “starburst” design feature. Googie is a term that I had not encountered before this project. It refers to…

Throughout the design and manufacturing process of my upcycle project, I was inspired by the Scandinavian aesthetic. I have always enjoyed the minimalist style and the use of natural materials that are often found in Scandinavian designs. Despite knowing that I wanted to emulate the Scandinavian style, I was unsure of what object to create.…

Inspiration Around the time when the upcycling project was being introduced, my brother was spring cleaning his closet. This usually means a bunch of hand-me-downs for me, especially shirts, shorts, sweatpants, and jackets that can be worn oversized. However, one item that almost never fits are jeans. I do not have much experience sewing, so…

MY VISION For my upcycle project I want to take an old pair of jeans that I do not wear anymore and use various fabrics to create a patchwork style article of clothing. I have a little prior knowledge with sewing and using a sewing machine and I also want to incorporate other fabrication techniques…

Hip-hop originated in 1970s New York (although it’s highly debated by neighborhoods (Queens, Brooklyn) that were the originators). Even so, the culture began to rise among youths of the time from all neighborhoods. B-boying (break-dancing), jamming to local disc jockeys. The music carried across from coast to coast, inviting creative people with something to say.…

I have a bookshelf in my room next to my desk that is in no way aesthetically appealing, however it is functional. When deliberating for my upcycling project, it hit me that I might improve upon the design. To do this, I wanted to change the typical form of bookshelves and I needed some inspiration.…

My picture frame upcycle project is based on the mid century modern aesthetic. The reason I chose this aesthetic was to explore a new style that I am unfamiliar with, and more importantly, one that I enjoy. I found this style looking through Charlotte and Peter Fiell’s book 1000 Chairs. While skimming through all the…

For this project, I decided to go with a realism aesthetic. The realism aesthetic originates from 19th century France. Realism as defined by Britannica is “the accurate, detailed, unembellished depiction of nature or of contemporary life.” To achieve this, I wanted to include pieces in my diorama that you would likely see in a real-world setting.…

For this upcycling project, I planned to use a large sheet of scrap paper, scrap wood, and components from an unused lamp to make a functioning mid-century modern lamp with origami elements in the form of a lampshade/light diffuser. I was drawn to the mid-century movement as I thought that the aesthetic would go nicely…

Overview Trumpet Lamp made by Abigail Angwin   I successfully designed and fabricated a trumpet lamp! I am excited that I like what I made since I was slow to think of a design path that seemed interesting to keep, fun to make and simple enough that it could be fabricated in campus in the…

Background to the Yassification For my upcycling project, I took a cantaloupe and carved a floral design into the surface. The floral aesthetic has been around longer than humans! We put floral patterns in just about any item, ranging from clothing to handbags to bathroom tiles, and even to fruits. My project is based an…

Figure 1 – Alternating Waves For my UpCycling project I created Alternating Waves. Alternating Waves is a metallic wall sculpture designed with a minimalist aesthetic. With my artifact I wanted to evoke a calming rhythmic feeling utilizing repeated waves. My intended emotion pairs well with minimalism as to meet the calming nature of the piece I…

Pencil holder by Alan IV – https://in.pinterest.com/pin/1001769510848484571/ Pencil holder by Иван Прищепа – https://www.pinterest.com/016bkwm1r24nzs3/ Pencil holder by MG3 – https://www.instructables.com/Simple-Industrial-Pencil-Holder/ For my Upcycling project I chose to make a brutalist pencil holder. I was originally going to go with a steampunk aesthetic and while looking for some inspiration I saw this project by Allan IV…

The Maximalist Victorian style can be best represented by this photo below. An illustration that depicts a man in a toy-shop in the middle of making another of his works. Next to the toy-maker there are numerous representations of other creations they have made, ships, trains, stuffed-animals, jack-in-a-box etc. All of which were in inspiration…

Inspiration: When deciding what I wanted to make, I mainly focused on what materials were easily accessible to me, and since we live in Colorado, I decided to go with something outdoors. For these reasons I chose to use a tree branch as my material. This lead to me deciding to make something out of…

The GEEN 1400 Special This piece uses e waste to create cool looking patterns which highlights the industrialism and cubism aesthetics. The Aesthetic Art pieces like Steven Rodria’s Piña Data initially inspired me. I had a lot of extra PCBs from an older project at home and I put the two together and wanted to…