Sunday, March 11, 2012

Cargo Strap Table 2012





I really like these straps so I bought some and made them into a table. The frame is steel and is really over built to accommodate the over tightened cargo straps and ratchets. The top can hold a lot of weight and it functions quite well!

Mini Semi Rocker love seat 2012



I made this to combat the ever growing issue of floor space in apartments.  I wanted to also build in extra comfort by having 2 stage rocking "skis". The upholstery really reminded me of automotive seats and I hope to restore some old upholstery some time soon!

Rietveltinstine 2011



This was a project I worked on in late 2011. The design was mainly based off The Red and Blue chair and the painting was based off of a Lichtenstein. The goal was to make a awesome tribute to history by mashing these together. The frame is made out of steel so this thing is sturdy. I also really enjoy painting now.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Graphic Design: Race Team Logo 2012

 This logo is going to be used on cars and on stickers for auto race team based out of Boulder CO.
The race team will be traveling nationally to compete in auto races with"Izzi" the race dog.



There are different colored stickers for different types and colors of cars.
The team favors BMW cars. My favorite car to rally around the track is a BMW 2002.

Previous Work: Fun Accessories from 2010

This is a belt buckle I made it holds markers it also has the option to be red or white.
This was the first of a series of belt buckles I made.  

I converted these designer "Bape, Flash" shoes to hold clipless bike cleats. 
It was a good solution for ultra causal bike shoes.
Pedaling was very efficient and extra style points from McDonald's.


Previous Work: Card Board Furniture.

I arrived back at MCAD fall 2011 with no furniture. So to save money I decided to explore the material of cardboard to make a matching set of furniture. 
 The price, the weight, and the durability all compliment the brown paper color that is water proofed by a thick clear coat.
 The table was the first thing I made. It is incredibly stable for its weight. 
I went on to make a large octagon coffee table on commission. 


I was fortunate to sell some furniture in the Art sale again.

Previous Work: Art Sale 2011

This is some fun furniture I sold at the art sale in 2011. 

 "Drawer of the Worlds" was a small (2ft)  drawer themed off of alien tripods.

"Trash Rocket" was a sculptural trashcan (3ft tall). That incorporated an intergalactic theme.

Preivious Work: Bamboo Chairs


 This pair of chairs was completed in 2011. 
They are explorations of bamboo and fiber glass materials.
 
The designs are derivative of early century modern design.
Using fiberglass resin I experimented with Jute and fiberglass dyes.

I was satisfied with the strength weight and durability of the materials and I hope to revisit them.

Previous Work: Ultralight Bike Trailer


This study happened in 2010. 
As an ultra light bike trailer it works well and operates similarly to a Burly trailer.
 I used hard woods instead of more metal to save weight.
Tested with hauling 3 1/2 fluid gallons.
To get the trailer to connect to the bike I created a quick release system with dummy drop outs.
I look forward to trying similar projects in the future.