Tree Wall Art Project Priorities and Constraints

As I finalize the design and begin fabrication of my layered tree wall art, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I truly want this project to look like, feel like, and do. As this isn’t just an assignment that I need, but since it’s a meaningful gift I plan to give to a scholarshi … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 18 hours ago

Wall Tree Design Preview

Introduction For my main project in this class, I am creating a layered laser-cut wooden tree wall art piece that incorporates a dynamic hidden element: a picture frame embedded behind the tree silhouette that is held together by a hinge that can open up. The core of this piece b … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 18 hours ago

Redesigns and Supplies

Over the last few weeks my project has undergone several design changes. The purpose for these changes is mainly to allow for the bed to be able to fully collapse enough to fit completely behind the last row of seats in my car. The original design folded into two sections, allowi … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 20 hours ago

Pattern Making

How to Make a Pattern When making a pattern, it is best to use material that will not got torn, bent, or deformed in any way. I have used paper to make my patterns before and it is hard to store without folding, and once it is folded you can never fully straighten it out.... | Continue reading


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Balance and Skill

As mentioned previously, for my final project I will be creating a Mobile in the Art Nouveau Aesthetic. My main inspiration for this project is the work of Alexander Calder, who pioneered the mobile as a form of kinetic sculpture. Specifications: 1.) Balance and Equilibrium The m … | Continue reading


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Mirror Work Meets Modern Wear(Final Report Part 1) – What?

The What: Blending Culture, Craft, and Creativity: For my final project, I wanted to take on something that felt both creative and personal—sewing, design, and learning an entirely new skill from scratch. And what better muse than Rajasthani mirror work? It’s a craft I’ve admired … | Continue reading


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5 Specifications and 5 Constraints

I thought a lot about the emotions I wanted my project to express and how I am going to show that visually. While doing so I came up with 5 ways to do so as well as the constraints I have that I will tackle while trying to achieve what I want. TOP 5 THINGS:... | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 1 day ago

Final Project Plans: Bucket Hat

INSPIRATION: I personally love designing, it’s a skill of mine that I’ve been honing for years. I’ve always wanted to work on a lot of fashion projects and I’ve never designed or made a hat in my life, so I decided to challenge myself into making one. The type of hat I specifical … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 1 day ago

Art Nouveau, Piet Mondrian and Art Deco

Main Project Inspiration and Art Nouveau For my main project I will be creating a Mobile in the Art Nouveau Aesthetic. My main inspiration for this project is the work of Alexander Calder, who pioneered the mobile as a form of kinetic sculpture. “Taking inspiration from the unrul … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 1 day ago

Personal Aesthetic: Minimalism with a Statement Piece

The aesthetic that describes me best is “Minimalism with a Statement Piece.” I’ve noticed that I tend to be a minimalist in everything I own—whether it’s my choice of furniture, kitchenware, clothes, or even bedsheets. However, I always incorporate a bold or chunky piece to add a … | Continue reading


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Project Progress: Gyroscopic Watch Winder

My main project has honestly been progressing slower than I initially expected. My senior design project has had many deliverables, and I have had to focus most of my attention on that. Because of my senior design project, I have not been able to focus solely on the project. Beca … | Continue reading


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Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

Cyber Netcore Fashion I’m creating a cyber netcore fashion collection that breathes new life into discarded technology. My pieces will transform electronic waste into wearable art. Key Pieces The centerpiece is a tactile vest adorned with salvaged keyboard keys arranged in mesmer … | Continue reading


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Progress on My Neon-Inspired 3D Printed LED Sign

The progress on my neon-inspired 3D printed LED sign is coming along nicely! I decided to start working on a sign that displays my gamer tag, “TheGreasyPotato”. I began by creating a prototype to get a sense of what the full-size sign might look like. For this prototype, I design … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 2 days ago

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 t … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 2 days ago

Space Exploration Keyboard – Progress

This week’s progress has been good in terms of planning. I spent most of my time learning to hydro dip and checking the quality of the hydrographic paper. Overall, I’m pleased with the advancements I’ve made. Quality of the Hydrographic Paper I assessed the quality of the hydrogr … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 3 days ago

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 aesthet … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 3 days ago

Matcha Stand Progress

I have been a little busy with other school things and also was just sick for a whole week so I haven’t gotten much done on this project this week. So far for my project I have gotten my materials and supplies from the scrap woods in the Btu. I think I have enough of... | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 3 days ago

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... | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 3 days ago

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, … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 3 days ago

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 exc … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 3 days ago

Rustic Catan Progress

I have made a lot of progress with my Catan Board, including cutting player pieces to size and designing the board digitally. This has been a great experience so far, and I haven’t run into many problems or setbacks. Roads, Settlements, and Cities: To create these game elements, … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 3 days ago

Microphone Boom Arm Update

Over the past few weeks, I have made some progress on my low-profile microphone boom arm project, which is designed to fit within the minimalist aesthetic of my room. I have gathered the materials needed to assemble the thoracic build, specifically the hex nuts and foam, which ar … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 4 days ago

Medieval Castle Project Progress

This week I made some good progress by actually starting the CAD model, which involved sketching out the outer wall layout I wanted, analyzing the size/scaling I wanted to achieve, an adding some aesthetic flourishes I wanted. The following screenshot displays the main part of my … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 4 days ago

Sam Nicastro: Main Project Plans and Inspirations

Main Project Plans and Inspirations I think that my personal aesthetic draws from many different areas. The most prominent aesthetic that I have always been fond of is that of early cartoons, such as Looney Tunes and Disney. That said, I already used that aesthetic for my upcycle … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 4 days ago

Updates on the Crystal Lamp

My project is to make a portable bedside nightlight that looks like a crystal and behaves “magically”. The goal is to have a self contained crystal that can illuminate itself from within, allowing it to be carried around at night as a flashlight. Waving your hand over it while it … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 5 days ago

Rustic Cottagecore End Table Progress

*** the server is down so I cannot upload images right now, but I will when its back up*** 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 ba … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 5 days ago

Mid Century Modern Nightstand Progress

Hello all, now that we are reaching the end of the semester and we only have a couple of weeks until our final projects are complete I would love to share all of the work I have put into mine so far. My project has been quite labor intensive and even more so than I... | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 5 days ago

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... | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 5 days ago

Competition Road Bike Progress

With my current final design project, a competition-ready, modern road bike, I’m still in the research, planning and ordering phase. Along with the base set of tasks planned at the very start of this project, I also overestimated my knowledge on bikes, and more specifically how c … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 5 days ago

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 reflecto … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 5 days ago

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 … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 6 days ago

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. … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 6 days ago

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, undergrou … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 6 days ago

Coffee Table Progress

Two weeks ago, I picked up 2 slabs of cherry wood from a lumber yard. I choose this wood because it was the most reasonably priced. but still had the quality I was looking for in terms of strength. Additionally, as I would find out, Cherrywood is the easiest to work with, so as l … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 6 days ago

Abstract Cat Toy

Vision & Inspiration My goal for this project was to create a cat toy that satisfies two distinct purposes: entertaining my cat with engaging play options while serving as an abstract art piece that complements my living room decor. I wanted to design something that wouldn’t need … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 6 days ago

Progress – Eye of Agamotto

This week I’ve made meaningful progress on my Eye of Agamotto project, shifting from design planning into early prototyping and material testing. With the concept locked in, I focused on preparing the mechanical and visual features that bring the Eye to life. Finalizing the Desig … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 7 days ago

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 p … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 7 days ago

Main Project Progress: Machining, Regulation, and Waiting on Parts

This week I made major progress on my pocket watch conversion project, especially with machining the case and beginning the fine-tuning of the movement itself. After some trial and error, I’m finally seeing things come together. Machining the Case I finished machining the watch c … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 7 days ago

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-inspire … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 7 days ago

Post 10: Progress Since Design Preview

Taking a UIUX Design Approach to Tangible Product Design Since my first design preview with my peers, I noticed that a lot of the brainstorming/ideation I was doing has theoretically helped elevate the intentionality behind my work. However, something I began realizing was that a … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 7 days ago

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... | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 7 days ago

Blog Post 9: Top 5 Specifications Top 5 Constraints

Beginning with the most obvious of my specifications, the main goal of my project is to create some original woodwork for my bedroom that combines my own personal aesthetic as well as my parents. Building upon this idea, I aim for the pieces to deeply embody my y2k Roxy surfer gi … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 7 days ago

Blog Post 8: Design Preview Report

For this design preview report, I will be giving a report on how my progress is going with attempting to find a design solution and solving my problem statement. Problem Statement: As the end of the school year begins to approach, I’ve started thinking about moving back to my bed … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 7 days ago

Operation SVM Sanctuary Aesthetics- Plans & Alternatives

For my main project, I will create a small series of original woodwork pieces for my bedroom at home in Beach Haven, New Jersey. The aesthetic of my main project will be a combination of my own personal aesthetic– early 2000s, roxy surfer girl/ beach girl aesthetic– along with th … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 7 days ago

Blog Post 6: Main Project Plans & Inspiration

In a nutshell, my main project will be a small series of original woodwork pieces for my bedroom at home in Beach Haven, New Jersey. I plan to fabricate this series by utilizing a woodshop space a couple streets away from my house. The materials I will use to do so are plywood an … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 7 days ago

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 … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 7 days ago

Toy Piano Progress

Over spring break, I was able to get a really big chunk of work done on my project. I used the tools my mom has accumulated over the years, essentially whenever I wanted. I really enjoyed working by myself since I could play my music out loud and not worry about people watching m … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 7 days ago

Progress Update: Mad Max Yard Art

Progress Update: Mad Max Yard Art Summary: In short, the goal of my project is to produce an artifact inspired by yard art and a jagged, rusted aesthetic like the “Diesel Punk” that can be found in the Mad Max movies. Counterintuitively, I plan to cast this aesthetic of a sort of … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 7 days ago