With the first prototypes complete, I was able to get a real sense of scale and proportion as well as how they would look in place. The next step was to go back to the computer. I took the one that felt was the correct size and added joinery and construction details to the speaker. [...]
Now that I had some initial computer models, I was ready to head to the shop and start building. The first step was to make measured drawings from the computer models. The first prototypes were made from MDF – medium density fiberboard. The material is very dense, cuts and glues easily without any grain direction [...]
Now that I had some concepts sketched out, I moved into the computer. I began by massing out the volumes of the speakers – focusing on proportion and size for aesthetic purposes. I also began researching different speaker driver choices and using the manufacturer’s data for box volume to influence the design. These first three [...]
I was at my old office where I noticed, between the sleek monitors and minimal desks, cheap plastic computer speakers. They were clunky, with tacked on styling and were some color between beige and light gray. So, I started paying more attention to computer speakers and noticed that even the nice ones are still plastic; [...]
Follow the construction of a Philadelphia Furniture Workshop bench project.
A series of photographs of traditional windows
Part 2 of the coffee table project – cutting and assembling the legs.
Based on some very good feedback, I’ve redesigned this mini laptop desk.
Demotion and Construction. This is part 2 in a series that follows the design and construction of a kitchen renovation.
A design for a green roof system that can be added to older row houses.
A street with a variety of buildings vs. a street where all of the buildings are the same.
Part 7 of the design competition entry – final images for submission
Part 6 of the design competition entry – final renders
