Design Review: Hologram Prototyped

Inspiration a) iTunes & iPod 2000-2011 Ad Campaign For my main project, I have decided to create a hologram based on one of the most successful advertising campaigns ever executed.  My project is inspired by the iTunes and iPod web, print, TV, and billboard advertisements widespread from early 2000 to 2011.  Chances are high that…

Skill Sets & Aspirations: Oksana Schuppan

Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration (graduation in May of 2017) Emphasis in Marketing Minor in Technology, Arts & Media Relevant Skill Sets: Rich business acumen Product strategy and development from a marketing perspective In-depth knowledge of human psychology and user needs Human subjects research through Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program sponsorship in South…

Upcycle Update: Ukulele in Progress

For my Upcycle Project, I have decided to design a ukulele.  Given my love for music, this object was a natural fit.  My original intent was to make a violin, but in evaluating the feasibility of designing a functional instrument, I found the ukulele to be slightly less complicated, which will allow me greater freedom…

Aesthetic Explorations: Baroque Composers

The aesthetic I have chosen to explore is that of Baroque musical composition, a period of European musicianship lasting from 1600 to 1750.  Well known within this period are composers such as Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713), Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751), Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767), Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), and George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) among…

Aesthetics of Rickenbacker Guitars

Rickenbacker guitars and basses have an iconic style that is straight out of the 1950’s.  Since their creation these guitars have been played by some of the biggest artists such as The Beatles, The Who, The Eagles, Rush, Yes, and many more.  In addition to the identifiable visual aesthetic, Rickenbacker guitars have a very distinct…