Thesis Statement

The average desk organizer is functional; some have some aesthetics but not the best of both worlds. Most desk organizers don't make you second guess how it works while still being somewhat functional. When your desk is messy and your table is boring it can make it hard to get stuff done. This project is designed to solve all your desk-related issues while still looking modern and unique. It emphasizes negative space and is minimal to make it feel like it's not even there. It uses tensegrity to achieve that, it is made out of 1/8th inch laser cut plywood to give it a nice finish, and has a large base for stability.

Precedents

Kurilpa Bridge

I wanted to capture how a tensegrity structure makes you think twice about how it is made

Modern Planter

I like how these modern planters emphasize negative space.

Tensegrity Structure

I want to capture how a tensegrity structure makes you think twice and I tried to use a lesser-known type of tensegrity structure so I decided to use a 3 Strut Structure.

Sketches

Iterations Day 1

Iterations Day 2

Iteration Day 3

Iteration Day 4

Technical Diagrams

Technical Diagrams Continued

Final Picture

Final Picture

Precedents

Tensegrity Structure

I like how the tensegrity structures make you think twice about how they work.

Modern Plant Pots

I like how this planter looks like a planter in a planter and emphasizes negative space. I think it gives an interesting effect

Parentesi 50 by Flos

I like the minimal and simplistic design of Flos's Parentesi 50 light.

Project Statement

I will use different mediums to make planters/desk organizers out of laser-cut plywood, exploring tensegrity. I will use these to help design the final products for my business.

5 Day Design Marathon Timeline

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Midreview Day

I will make a 2 dimensional tensegrity structure and just expirament.

I will make the first tensegrity planter

I will make the first tensegrity desk organizer

I will iterate the planter

I will re-iterate the desk organizer

Sketches

Prototype 1

Prototype 2

Prototype 3

1) The best way to make it 3D using the laser cutter - I was thinking of making cross-section layers and gluing the layers together

2) How to attach the arms to the base and top

Seeking feedback on:

Functional Table Organizer

Margo

Mid-Review

09.17.2024

Precedents

Other Desk Organizers

I'm inspired to improve the common tiny yet expensive design, with only one purpose, this isn't functional

My Own (and other's) disorganized desk

I'm inspired to improve the designs as I've always wanted to organize my own table more comfortably. I'm also keeping in mind my parent's desks and how they refuse to use the one-use organizers

My passion for human usage psychology

I'm inspired to think deeper on human psychology of how things are used and how to make that comfortable

Project Statement

I want to make a customizable table organizer to get better at my sketching, woodworking, and laser cutting skills

5 Day Design Marathon Timeline

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Day 0

Midreview Day

Simple bench shelf for books or notebooks

Multi purpose wave shaped organizer

Drawers

Short wide stationery holder

Tall stationery holder that can be put inside of the short one / stuck on the side of the organizer

+ photoshoot

Prototype 1

Prototype 2

Prototype 3

1) What things do you need to store? I'd love to hear about both common and unique items. *

2) What do you get annoyed by with other organizers? *

3) How can I possibly make the process faster?

4) Ideas for designs

Seeking feedback on:

Thesis Statement

This organizer design aims to de-clutter spaces and prevent overconsumption, as many organizer designs out in the market can't be re-purposed in case they're not being used, which can lead to waste and pollution. This organizer solves the problem with its simple design, with big spaces for different products, and movable parts for more flexibility. Its size and functionality cater to multiple types of products, ensuring a more sustainable and efficient use.

Precedents

My Own Disorganized Desk

I'm inspired to solve the problem of my own disorganized desk in my room more effectively

Overconsummerism

I'm inspired to improve the common tiny one-purpose design, this isn't functional

Passion for Human Usage Psychology

I'm inspired to think deeper about human behavior to create a more usable product

Iterations Day 1 (Sketches)

Iterations Day 2

Iteration Day 3

Iteration Day 4 (+5)

Iteration Day 4

Technical Diagrams

Final Picture

Final Picture

Thesis Statement

Write one paragraph for your thesis statement that answers 3 questions

1- Hook: What is the problem you are trying to solve?(Provide context /background )

2- Impact: Why it's important?

3- Solution: How you are going to solve it? ( what is the concept of your project)

The goal was to make a puzzle box for anybody who wanted one. The user would have to find the intended way to open the box.

Precedents

Final Picture

Thesis Statement

This project is centered around recreating 2D images of clouds into 3D structures.

It's important because it allows users to practice abstracting with little to no information or instruction.

The plan of this project was to transform 2D images into 3D using Rhino

then exploring with different materials such as paper, foil and foam to build in real life.

Something I had learned after this project is that I wish I created a stronger plan by planning out every step I'm going to do, then identifying mistakes with that plan along with getting feedback from other people.

Precedents

Cloud image:

To me this cloud really looked like something I could make into a building.

Nimbus Cloud (DBZ):

John M. had suggested that I draw onto the cloud basing it off of Dragon Ball Z's Nimbus cloud.

Bubble Buildings:

In class we had seen images of bubble buildings, later on someone had suggested that I use this a precedent for my project.

Sketches

Iteration Day 1

Iteration Day 2

Iteration Day 3

Technical Diagrams

Final Picture

Thesis Statement

This project is a collage of photos and songs that combines my personal connection to different artists' music with the vast scenery of Cambridge that connects to me. This project is important because it allows me to express myself in a way that communicates my character more fully than other methods could. How I did this was by exploring different parts of cambridge trying to find and capture photos That I felt a connection to my character in some shape or form. After taking those photos I listened to and picked different songs that I felt matched the tone of the photos. The spotify scan codes, which are codes from Spotify which give access to a song through scan codes, are one of the distinctive features of this project. The user can, can scan the code under a song and listen to it for themselves. Then, some important information is how each picture was edited to improve it by adding more texture and detail.Also, every picture was captured using an optical zoom lens to capture the entire structure of each image, with some shots being taken at a very Large zoom, and some with smaller zoom.

Precedents

Name of Precedent: Tyler The creator

Im inspired by this art piece because I enjoy the calm ascetic look of this album cover.

Name of Precedent: Bobby Caldwell

I'm inspired by this because its reminds of of the 1980s and the beauty of older periods, and older music.

Name of Precedent:John

Im inspired by the way the photos are come together to make a heart

Sketches

Iterations Day 1

Iterations Day 2

Iteration Day 3

Iteration Day 4

Technical Diagrams

Street photography with a focus on framing images that spoke to me

photo selection trying to pick the better pictures to include in the project.

editing photo features such as color and light, finalizing them for the project

Choosing the songs, after looking over all the completed photos find music that I felt matched the tone.

Final Picture

music and nature

Name

Mid-Review

09.17.2024

Precedents

Name of Precedent: Tyler The Creater

How are you inspired by it?

Im inspired by this art piece because I enjoy the calm ascetic look of this album cover.

Name of Precedent: Choker

How are you inspired by it?

Im inspired by the editing of the photo. I really like the negative frame of the photo, and my favorite thing about this picture is how shadows the shadows pops out in the dark

Name of Precedent: Bobby Caldwell

How are you inspired by it?

I'm inspired by this because its reminds of of the 1980s and the beauty of older periods, and older music.

Project Statement

My project is gonna a combine my interest in nature and my love for music to create an album cover representing music that relates to my character through nature and other things around me.



5 Day Design Marathon Timeline

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Day 0

Midreview Day

make an album that relates to my charcater

 walk around take pictures

find a photo different photos I Like and edit them

make a rough sketch

finish it

Sketches

Prototype 1

Prototype 2

Prototype 3

1) asking for examples for of people favorite albums covers

2) asking people who there favorite artist is

3) asking for different ways to present an ablum cover

Seeking feedback on:

Precedents

Sims 4:

Building homes.

Blender Model I made:

It's the kind of structure I want to build!!

Calico Critters:

I like the tiny furniture :]

Project Statement

I want to make a tiny town of houses to get better at wood working / laser cutting !! The town will consist of 2 dorms, a classroom, a bath house, and a laundromat.

5 Day Design Marathon Timeline

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Day 0

Midreview Day !!

Design/cutout the houses

Start designing furniture

Finish designs and cut them out

Put the houses together

Make the town base/roads and put it all together

Sketches !!

Skill 1

Skill 2

Skill 3

1) room decor

2) Ideas for the mechanism of the houses opening

3) style tips

4) material ideas

Seeking feedback on:

Thank you for listening!!

Thesis Statement

This project is an exploration into architecture at a small scale. It's important because it will allow for precision and practice at a manageable size. The house has two bedrooms, and one bathroom. It's inhabited by Bungo Babies™.

*bungo babies: Plastic babies painted like bungo stray dogs characters.

Precedents

Name of Precedent: sims 4

Building homes.

Name of Precedent: a room i made

I like the style and setup

Name of Precedent: calico critters

The tiny furniture is cool

Sketches

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Technical Diagrams

Final Product !!

Final Picture