Laser PCB: a prototyping device automates prototyping Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) using the fast high-resolution methods used in production manufacturing without the need for a large facility and team.

All previous solutions for prototyping PCBs have been low resolution, unreliable, and/or expensive. We set out to make a device that produces PCB by adapting professional manufacturing techniques for use in an inexpensive, small, fully automated device. initially, the designed used modifying laser paper printers to dispense the resist disassembling 5 printers and breaking 2 before realizing that printers have too many sensors and timers and are made to be as inexpensive as possible so they are not modifiable without being broken.

 After exploring different ways of depositing or hardening resist the conclusion was the best way is to harden normal photoresist with a UV 405nm laser. In the past people have used a laser cutter to etch away resist the problem with this technique is using a normal gantry laser cutter it is very slow and with the rasterization the edges are rough.

The Peculiar Pair is a satirical silent film inspired by the works of Buster Keaton that follows two students making a documentary about NuVu.

The Peculiar Pair is a comedy that satirizes working at NuVu, by following the antics of a dysfunctional team trying to make a project. One of the team members is hardworking and tries to move the project forward, while the other is distracted and unproductive, getting in the way of the progression of the project. The idea began as a way to educate people about the process at NuVu, following a pair of students as they learn the ins and outs of the process. While the concept hasn't changed drastically, this original version of the film was plagued by overcomplications, that both distracted from the original concept, and were hard for the audience to understand. Once Buster Keaton was thrown into the ring, the idea developed into a lighthearted parody of working at NuVu, filled with slapstick humor, rather than overcomplicated attempts to educate people.

Lucy:

Soft Power is a shirt designed for the dancer Hortense to wear in ON DISPLAY, a dance performance in which able-bodied dancers and dancers with disabilities take statue-like poses that show off their wearable artwork. The goal for the "soft" triangles is to convey that though Hortense’s background in Taekwondo can be intimidating, she is still very gentle and sweet. The triangles are made out of felt and are sewn into 3D shapes to visually represent her opposing sides of her personality. The angular  the triangles go in a fluid zigzag direction so it cover more of her body. Adjustable straps where also added to let other dancers wear the wearable.

Logan Rinaldi: At NuVu, space is limited and often becomes crowded and messy as a studio progresses. The purpose of the Storage Chair is to optimize and organize the available space for storing backpacks, laptops, and notebooks. The original design was modified because it was very bulky, awkward to sit in, and not very aesthetically pleasing. The new chair was designed using the idea of functional minimalism. Two sides form a ribbon-like outline that holds together two shelves at the bottom and the seat and backrest at the top. When not in use, the whole chair can be rolled under the table and sit flush with the edge of the table. This way, the Storage Chair provides ample storage while taking up minimal space.

Logan McClennen: The main studio at NuVu suffers from a strong lack of organization. Around the space, many bags and materials are strewn about and easily tripped on. The Storage Chair as created to counteract and fix this problem. Designed to look innovative and professional, with all the functionalities of a normal chair, it has a shelf underneath its seat and an area for a bag to be stowed below that. This helps conserve the space and tidiness of the studio, which will help to improve the image of NuVu presented during tours and in photos. The chair is designed with a shaped wooden frame which supports the shelf while making it appear as though the insides are open and not taking up space. The original model was large and bulky and would not realistically fit within the constraints of the workspace. This modified version has a more open, airy finish that looks modern and is functional.

Ty Price: The Storage Chair is designed to combat crowding and disorganization in the main studio space at NuVu. It will and to enhance the student's’ work environment. The Storage Chair is able to hold bags, tools, computers, notebooks, and more. The chair has slots in the middle and bottom. The slot on the bottom is big enough to hold a full-sized backpack and a few books as well. The storage space in the middle can house a computer and a few books as well. The Storage Chair is also wide enough to be comfortable on the “back side” and on the thighs. The Storage Chair is also capable of bearing the considerable weight that is put on it. The wheels move easily across the floor and they do not make the person seated feel unsafe. The chair is also designed to be mobile and easy to maneuver

Grant Kibel: Designed as a box with armrests and a backrest, the Shelf Chair doubles as an accessible storage container. The shape of the design is a box with a solid 1/8 inch wood front panel. At the back of the box, there are two shelves, providing ample, shelf space for backpacks, laptops, and anything else that needs storage. The notching that connects the panels makes the design sturdy and practical.  It is a practical design because it is simple and sleek. Finally, there are wheels on the bottom, allowing for a student to be mobile while working.

Finding a comfortable seat at NuVu in the morning is a rarity: the three seats on the couch fill up quickly, prompting students to sit on the ground or on step stools. As students begin work on their projects, additional floor space is often necessary. Space and seating are both limited commodities, but there remains one massive unused space: the 20-foot-high ceiling. The Sky Chair provides comfortable seating without interfering with studio work space. The teardrop-shaped canvas pouch, suspended and reinforced by a sturdy wood-and-rope skeleton, balances comfort and support. By means of a pulley system attached to the ceiling, the chair can easily be lowered for seating and raised for storage. Numerous safety features protect the user such as a net supporting the pouch after grommets were found to be unable to fully support the canvas pouch.

Josh: The first draft of the game worked well but was not very challenging, fun, or engaging. The goal was to make it more fun and also keep it true to the events of Catalonia. Minor improvements to game mechanics and basic coding improvements have made the game more interesting to play and ensured that it works well on different-sized screens. Certain game mechanics were changed to make the game more complex, and thereby more difficult to play and more engaging. In the new version, beyond creating protests and protecting them with tractors, players now need to transport protests from Barcelona to polling stations in order to gain points. These points can be used to purchase tractors to protect the stations. The game now has waves with increasing difficulty, and players win once they make it through all 8 waves.

James: The first iteration of Las Tractoradas was a major accomplishment because the game was playable, and it had a relevant purpose and featured detailed art. However, from a technical and design perspective, the game lacked depth and was not genuinely enjoyable to play. Las Tractoradas 1.2 has more features that make the game a more engaging experience.

The game needed enhancements both in the code and in the game mechanics. The code was inefficient and disorganized, making it arduous to add new features or to adjust some values, for instance, to change the way an object gets destroyed. To combat this and make editing easier, the code was refactored using abstract classes and parent classes, so that the relevant lines of code can be found in one place. A significant new feature is the addition of polling stations, which corresponds to how the referendum was achieved In reality. In the old version, players simply placed protesters to gain influence over time. This proved to be uninteresting, involving little interaction; this was remedied by allowing the protesters to move like the tractors, which players found more engaging. Players now gain influence points when the protesters reach a polling station.Another problem was there was no sense of progression in the game. To make the game more dynamic, waves were added to make the game increase in difficulty as time goes on, as more police spawn in the later waves. Finally, a new police unit is added, the Elite Police, which is faster and harder to stop.

Glide Guide: An adaptive skating device that provides balance and stability for Marina, who has spastic muscle movements due to a childhood brain injury.

Marina has always enjoyed skating. Born into a skating family, she was a competitive figure skater early on. At age twelve, Marina suffered a traumatic brain injury due to a horseback riding accident, which resulted in spastic muscle movements on the left side of her body. With compromised balance, Marina found skating extremely difficult without the help of a skating walker. Skating walkers are usually designed with the legs directly on the ice, to prevent the skater from sliding out of control or falling, but this has the downside of hindering the skater’s ability to slide and turn. Glide Guide's flat, rounded base is designed to provide stability with its large surface area; to slide freely on the ice; and to rotate for turns. The device is composed of three platforms, each serving a specific purpose: the top to provide a place for Marina’s elbows, the middle to prevent her knees from shooting out in front of her, and the bottom to slide across the ice. A braking mechanism was added to give even more control.