AESTHETICS & DESIGNUpcycle Project Spring 2017

Kate Gresh

AESTHETICS & DESIGN

• Before

AESTHETICS & DESIGN

• After

DESIGN PROCESS

• Design Process

• Actual matches reality closely

• Linear

• Start with a vision

• Brainstorm ideas

• Inspiration from ideas

• Develop function

• Artistic Vision

• Develop a plan

• Establish milestones/steps

DESIGN PROCESS

• Brainstorm Ideas

• Laundry Hamper

• Snowboard and Ski Rack

• Spice Rack

• Clock

• Mosaic CD Art

• Steps

• Shoe Rack

• Piggy Bank

• Coat Hanger

DESIGN PROCESS

• Brainstorm Concepts

• Laundry Hamper

• Aesthetic: Apple ipod

• Define Design Attributes

• Small Footprint

• Needs to fit a week of laundry

DESIGN PROCESS

• Brainstorm Concepts

• Laundry Hamper

• Aesthetic: Apple ipod

• Define Design Attributes

• Small Footprint

• Needs to fit a week of laundry

DESIGN PROCESS

• Take Measurements

• 9” x 16”

• Sketch Design

• Define Equipment Needed For Fabrication

• Wood Saw

• Oxy Acetylene Torch

• Welding

• Check Equipment Resources

• Makers Space

• Metal Shop

• Visual Arts Complex

DESIGN PROCESS

• List Fabrication Steps

• Disassemble

• Cut the table top

• Shape and form the table legs

DESIGN PROCESS

• Look for materials

• Around my apartment

• Craigslist

• Around the barn

DESIGN PROCESS

• Fabrication: Disassembly

DESIGN PROCESS

• Fabrication: Makers Space

DESIGN PROCESS

• Fabrication: Makers Space

DESIGN PROCESS

• Fabrication: Makers Space

DESIGN PROCESS

• Fabrication: Maker Space

DESIGN PROCESS

• Brainstorming Ideas

• Find Materials

DESIGN PROCESS

• Fabrication: Shaping and Welding

DESIGN PROCESS

• Fabrication: Shaping and Welding

DESIGN PROCESS

• Fabrication: Shaping and Welding

DESIGN PROCESS

• Fabrication: Shaping and Welding

DESIGN PROCESS

• Fabrication: Modifications to work

DESIGN PROCESS

• Fabrication: Modification to idea

DESIGN PROCESS

• Fabrication: Modification to idea

DESIGN PROCESS

• Look for Frame to Base Materials

• Screws

• Drill

• Fabrication

• Makerspace

• Home

DESIGN PROCESS

• Aesthetic Materials

• Fabric

• Paint

• Sandpaper

DESIGN PROCESS

• Brainstorm Ideas

• Bag Attachment

• Design

• Fabrication

• ITLL

DESIGN PROCESS

• Brainstorm Ideas

• Bag Attachment

• Design

• Fabrication

• ITLL

DESIGN PROCESS

• Verify Design

• Seek Feedback

• Make Adjustments

LESSONS LEARNED

• Seek and establish resources early

• Provide time to learn new skills

• Allot enough time for even simple steps

DESIGN PROCESS

• Finished!! Yay!!

DESIGN PROCESS

• Next Steps

• Add a snap button

• Use!!

QUESTIONS?