I had to ponder for a while about what I consider to be my personal aesthetic. For me, the 80s/90s vintage/retro aesthetic was the aesthetic that fit best with my personal habits, interests, clothes, room decor, etc. There are a few 20th century design movements that the retro ae … | Continue reading
For my main project, I decided to design and manufacture the front suspension uprights for my 1965 Ford Mustang race car project. The aesthetic that I have decided on for this project is an aerospace aesthetic. This aesthetic consists of streamlined shapes and smooth radiused edg … | Continue reading
To summarize my previous post about inspirations and project ideas, the aesthetic of my final project draws from how I view my personal aesthetic in both the indoors and outdoors. What I mean by this is that my aesthetic is rooted in a love of the outdoors, warm weather, colorful … | Continue reading
In my upcoming project, I’m excited to delve into creating a custom pressed skateboard deck, drawing inspiration from the intertwined eras of vintage surf and classic skate culture. As mentioned in a previous post, my aim is to capture the essence of a time when these two culture … | Continue reading
Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives For my main project, I am converting an antique pocket watch into a wristwatch, drawing inspiration from World War I trench watch conversions. The aesthetic I am pursuing is historically accurate and utilitarian, reflecting how sold … | Continue reading
For the project, I believe I will be doing an upcycling aesthetic. This may seem a bit similar to the previous project, but I am not recycling anything but rather reusing whatever item I find online. At the moment I am looking at a leather briefcase that I may go to purchase late … | Continue reading
For my final project, my aesthetic will be rustic minimalism and Wabi-Sabi. I admire the minimalism and simplicity this aesthetic embraces, seeking to convey depth and complexity through texture, materiality, and imperfection rather than ornamentation. The combination of natural … | Continue reading
I love to make matcha tea and I think the craft of it is so beautiful and delicious. I recently got a new matcha making set and have been keeping it all in my drawers in my kitchen. I think the set is too aesthetically pleasing to keep stored away in a dark place. For... | Continue reading
My current idea for my main project is to make a set of flint knapping tools to replace the cheap(ish) ones I have now. If you aren’t familiar, flint knapping is the practice of shaping chert, flint, obsidian, or other similar materials through percussion (hitting it the stone wi … | Continue reading
Within the past week, I have narrowed down my exact plans for my project. I decided on going with a cyberpunk-inspired car body. However, I will not be diving deep into the cyberpunk aesthetic as it is not exactly what I am looking in terms of aesthetic. Specifically, I want to a … | Continue reading
For the final project, my plan for the aesthetic will be vintage sports. The vintage sports aesthetic captures the nostalgic feel of classic sports memorabilia, drawing from the styles, colors, and materials of past decades. It often features muted, faded colors like deep reds, n … | Continue reading
While exploring different aesthetics for my project, I found myself continually drawn to one aesthetic in particular: Solarpunk. The vision of a green and optimistic future has always made me love this aesthetic. Creating something futuristic yet natural seems very challenging. I … | Continue reading
For my main project, I have chosen to create a lounging outdoor chair constructed from a collection of vintage ski sets. This project is personal to me because my dad has been collecting these skis for over 30 years and has always dreamed of owning one. I plan on repurposing his … | Continue reading
For my main project, I decided to create something that had elements from Organic Minimalism. Personally, I find minimalism very aesthetically pleasing as it gives an appearance of elegance and neatness. However, organic minimalism appealed to me in particular because of its focu … | Continue reading
Before I write further, I would like to initially refer to this you tube video for giving me inspiration: My apartment gets unnecessarily hot in the summer months. While my roommates have bought other sorts of smaller AC units such as window mounted ones, I have not. I also do ha … | Continue reading
For my main project, I will be recreating a mountain shelf I previously made. I discussed my ideas and inspiration for this project in detail in Post 6. The aesthetic I am aiming for is Rustic Modern. The Rustic aspect comes through the use of natural materials, specifically wood … | Continue reading
I am planning on sticking with the same aesthetic that I used for my first project, “Ski Bum”, but also tying it more into my own aesthetic so that I make something that I will actually use. The ski bum is all about a carefree, adventurous lifestyle, deeply rooted in the culture … | Continue reading
Idea and Aesthetics: For my main project, I aim to design a functional, space-saving floor chair that folds using origami techniques. I am currently in the process of redoing my small studio living/dinning room to be a floor table, and need some efficient chairs to go with it. Si … | Continue reading
This project took a lot for me to come up with something not only worthy of a good grade, but that my girlfriend would be happy with. The goal was to create an upcycled design piece that not only showcased my technical skills but also held deep personal meaning. With Valentine’s … | Continue reading
I think my personal aesthetic is something like Dark Earthly Whimsical, this doesn’t necessarily capture my own aesthetic but it is one that I always come back to over and over again. This aesthetic means a lot to me because of the movie Coraline. This movie has been my favorite … | Continue reading
I have studied water throughout my Environmental Engineering education, and am currently in need of a good water filter at my house to remove chlorine, fluoride, and lead from Boulder tap water (City of Boulder Drinking Water Report, 2024), as well as potentially PFAS. For my fin … | Continue reading
Defining My Personal Aesthetic My personal aesthetic is an intersection of futurism, cyberpunk, and kinetic self-expression, blending elements of high-tech wearables with bold, attention-grabbing visuals. The CyberCrystal Vest, my main project, is a direct embodiment of this aest … | Continue reading
For my main project I will be creating a safe with a circular vault door at 1/12 (dollhouse) scale. Growing up in Delaware, there was not much to do so I would often visit Philadelphia for its culture and history. The city of Philadelphia is the birthplace of banking in the Unite … | Continue reading
I haven’t narrowed down what I would like to do for my main project as of yet. However, I do have some aesthetics in mind that I would like to incorporate into my design. One of the aesthetics that I feel resonates with me the most is the naturalism aesthetic. I think this is due … | Continue reading
My upcycled project was an assassin’s teapot: a device that could hold two separate liquids then distribute, one, the other, neither, or both upon the user’s discretion. The final product is shown below. Figure 1: Final product of the assassin’s teapot. My motivation for the assa … | Continue reading
While the aesthetic appeal of decopunk comes from its liberal use of golds and rigid geometry, urban decay demonstrates what happens when decopunk breaks down. Decopunk aspires to present power and opulence in society. Conversely, the urban decay aesthetic (also known as urban ro … | Continue reading
When thinking about what could be my own personal aesthetic, I had difficulty narrowing down a style. I am generally an enjoyer of things and don’t tend to follow one type of aesthetic or subculture very strictly. Thinking about my music taste, personal fashion, and even my inter … | Continue reading
Aesthetic is more than just a visual preference—it’s a language that communicates values, function, and emotion. My personal aesthetic is a fusion of clean, modern minimalism with the organic fluidity of nature. I gravitate toward a palette of greens, light tan, gold, and black, … | Continue reading
For my main project, I want to tackle building an epoxy resin maple wood coffee table. My inspiration comes from my love of nature as well as my love for wood working. I first started working with wood for my Invention and Innovation class at CU and I fell in love. It was a... | Continue reading
For aesthetic inspiration, I am drawn to space exploration and expeditions. Space exploration is a captivating pursuit that enhances our understanding of the universe and our place within it. This aesthetic aligns closely with space aesthetics, particularly those inspired by the … | Continue reading
For my personal aesthetic, I had a really hard time trying to find one that describes me. I do not have a very distinctive style that I like to wear, and I decorate with a broad variety of aesthetics and themes. In my brainstorming, I took a longer walk home from classes today an … | Continue reading
My aesthetic doesn’t really have defining boundaries. It’s built upon my experiences and the things I’ve grown to love over time. Generally speaking, I consider it to be comfortable, whimsical, subtle, functional, and intentional. And if I separated it into smaller categories, I … | Continue reading
I have many personal aesthetics depending on the context and situation—from clothing to decoration to general lifestyle. Regarding clothing, I follow a generally minimal and comfortable aesthetic. I do not have many bold colors and prioritize clothing that looks good while still … | Continue reading
For my final project, I wanted to dive into something creative—sewing, designing, picking fabrics,learning a new skill—basically, my inner fashion enthusiast’s dream. And what better way than mirror work on clothes? Mirror work, also known as sheesha embroidery, has been a huge p … | Continue reading
Picking an aesthetic that suits me was a relatively difficult process, as it’s not something I usually think about. After researching styles I like and looking around my room to see what decorations I have on the walls, I noticed a common theme. Many of my posters and items share … | Continue reading
I have never thought much about my personal aesthetic. It’s kind of difficult to try and view myself from an outside perspective to determine what I think my own aesthetic is. My personal style is definitely composed of many aesthetics, at least 5 major ones I could think of, but … | Continue reading
Let’s start from the beginning, for this project I was inspired by my passion for golf, and pity for any golfclub that has to sit out in the cold enduring god knows what on the golf course. Not only did I have something in mind and how to design it, but with this being an... | Continue reading
Blending Steampunk Aesthetics with Mechanical Utilitarianism: A Moving Pendulum Sculpture For my Aesthetics in Design final project, I have drawn inspiration from two complementary design philosophies: steampunk aesthetics and mechanical utilitarianism. My aim is to create a movi … | Continue reading
My Personal Aesthetic 20th Century Influence Although not as popular as it is today, street style snowboarding began in the late 80s becoming more popular in the 90’s. Riders such as Janna Meyen started the movement from slope style to street style (Fig 1). Individuals who partic … | Continue reading
Japanese Minimalism and My Personal Aesthetic If I had to define my personal aesthetic, it would undoubtedly be Japanese minimalism. It influences many aspects of my life, from the clothes I wear and how I organize my apartment to how I approach problem-solving and stress managem … | Continue reading
My personal aesthetic is tough to pin down, but it is largely rooted in one of my major beliefs: that music inspires aesthetic. Most of the time, when I try to plan my outfits, I don’t tend to match any one aesthetic, but I am largely influenced by various genres, mostly grunge. … | Continue reading
Featured Image: Functional bedframe aesthetic inspiration from Timber Van Kits Because all designs are continually improving, I have chosen to continue my upcycle project into my main project. As I described with my motivation for my upcycling project, I have recently been buildi … | Continue reading
Throughout the beginning of this course, I have been contemplating my personal aesthetic and how to define it, whether that be through style of dress, interior decoration, preferred media, etc. When polling my loved ones, the consensus was a blend of “earthy industrial” and “norm … | Continue reading
I wouldn’t necessarily say that I have a personal aesthetic. I suppose I take different bits here and there from other aesthetics, but I definitely do not conform to one or even a couple of aesthetics. Instead, I’ll just give examples of some aesthetics that are around me that mi … | Continue reading
I haven’t really been someone who has ever thought much about my personal aesthetic, but I did some research before writing this post, and I believe that the aesthetic that best represents me is the athletic casual aesthetic. I believe that this describes me in a fashion sense as … | Continue reading
As discussed in previous blog posts, I am extraordinarily passionate about design and how impactful it is to our behaviors and wellbeing. Reflecting on my own personal aesthetic there are a number of distinct memories that come to mind which have molded my taste and individual st … | Continue reading
My aesthetic is best described as casual and lived-in—comfortable, functional, and full of personality rather than overly polished or minimalist. I’m drawn to objects with history, things that show wear and character rather than looking pristine. A well-worn leather jacket, a scu … | Continue reading
Main Project Plans and Inspirations For my main project, I would like to explore the aesthetic of neon signs. However, instead of using glass and neon gas, I would like to create the signs using a 3D printer and LED lights. I would like to explore the aesthetic of neon signs and … | Continue reading