Berry Plastics is a manufacturing plant for packaging and food service items.
They tend to make products in large masses for wide distribution by large companies such as McDonalds.
Materials used include: plastics and some cardstock/ paper goods. Basically from here on out, I have no idea. The place was so loud that you could barely tell ever. Just shake your head and nod. Everyone except the last guy refused to yell. So, here we go.
They had very large press machines which long sheets of plastic ran along it and was pressed then press cut out of the sheet. That's how they made lids and cups. I don't know what to tell you. I couldn't hear. They also had this cool machine that layered ink onto the plastic. I think. That's what I gathered from context and lip reading.
Overall it was very loud and industrial. I was not surprised by this. It was an interesting and cool environment, but I couldn't tell you what they said.
6/10. Loud.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Field Trip Eldorado Inc.
Eldorado Inc. is a small, locally owned architecture firm and sign maker. I think. I have no idea. I'll touch more on this later.
The company makes sign and building designs for... somebody. Local businesses, I guess.
The materials they used were... I have no idea.
Processes? They had a bandsaw, a press, and a welder. That's all I saw. It was in a garage if that helps.
This was easily the WORST field trip yet. I was there on time and I had no idea what the place was or what it did until we were going over our final questions and answers and he mentioned something about architecture. It was super short (which I didn't mind) and it didn't really do anything for us. At all. Which is a shame, because he is a teacher at KU.
This was easily the WORST field trip yet. I was there on time and I had no idea what the place was or what it did until we were going over our final questions and answers and he mentioned something about architecture. It was super short (which I didn't mind) and it didn't really do anything for us. At all. Which is a shame, because he is a teacher at KU.
2/10, would not recommend.
National Geographic Mega Factories Ikea
In class, we watched an episode of the National Geographic series: Mega factories. The topic was Ikea which was where we would be visiting in a few days time. Throughout the course of the show, they discussed the creation of the company, the growth, the expansion, and the different key components of the company.
A majority of the film was relatively boring with little true insight to the company beyond it's roots. The beginning itself was far more interesting but it did not focus on it too long. The rest of the video seemed as if it could be applicable to almost any other modern day furniture company. Large warehouses filled with dozens of people making by the number furniture using cheap materials and expensive tools. Not the most captivating, but interesting I suppose.
I recall some members of the class sleeping through out the film and I guess in that way I can be proud of myself. I truly wished to join them but I kept myself awake through the boring sludge of repeated information and uninteresting craftsmanship. I'm totally just kidding, I have no room to comment on the quality of their materials or craftsmanship, but I was rather just uninterested and un-engaged by the program.
A majority of the film was relatively boring with little true insight to the company beyond it's roots. The beginning itself was far more interesting but it did not focus on it too long. The rest of the video seemed as if it could be applicable to almost any other modern day furniture company. Large warehouses filled with dozens of people making by the number furniture using cheap materials and expensive tools. Not the most captivating, but interesting I suppose.
I recall some members of the class sleeping through out the film and I guess in that way I can be proud of myself. I truly wished to join them but I kept myself awake through the boring sludge of repeated information and uninteresting craftsmanship. I'm totally just kidding, I have no room to comment on the quality of their materials or craftsmanship, but I was rather just uninterested and un-engaged by the program.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Ikea
Ikea is a worldwide distributor and manufacturer of furniture and home decor items. Based in Sweden, the company originated in 1943 and as of 2008 has become the largest furniture retailer in the world.
They make and sell ready to assemble furniture, house appliances, electrical items and light fixtures, children's toys, etc.
They use all types of materials. All types of woods, alloys, metals, plastics, etc. Most common would probably be fiberboard in their furniture, especially tables.
They use almost all types of forming, cutting, joining, and finishing technologies. Seriously, walk around that place. It's hard not to find an example of one.
Overall, I expected a maze masked in a furniture store and that's exactly what I got. I expected cheap, easy to build and utilize furniture and that's what I got.
They make and sell ready to assemble furniture, house appliances, electrical items and light fixtures, children's toys, etc.
They use all types of materials. All types of woods, alloys, metals, plastics, etc. Most common would probably be fiberboard in their furniture, especially tables.
They use almost all types of forming, cutting, joining, and finishing technologies. Seriously, walk around that place. It's hard not to find an example of one.
Overall, I expected a maze masked in a furniture store and that's exactly what I got. I expected cheap, easy to build and utilize furniture and that's what I got.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Lawrence Paper Company
Lawrence Paper company makes corrugated boxes, industrial boxes, and displays for commercial shipping and display of commercial products including Hallmark, Milk Bone, and Meow Mix.
The main material used is corrugated cardboard.
Forming Technologies - Most of the forming technologies include large machines that run the paper down a series of checkpoints, folding and gluing them together in order to make layers of cardboard.
Cutting Technologies - Most of the cutting involved was large pressure blades that simply slice the cardboard into appropriate lengths. They also use a CNC machine for precise cuts in practice displays. Another form included large cutting plates with blades and sharp edges that are rolled onto the cardboard creating the necessary cuts.
Joining Technologies - There is very little in terms of joining since most of the products created are cut and meant to be assembled without glues or other holding items.
Finishing Technologies - They do use large spray guns and printers in order to fix labels and designs to products.
I was amazed at how out of date some of their technology is. They had computers that were from the 80's if not early 70's. It was like stepping into Fallout when I saw the green text on the black screen. Besides that I loved how large scale everything was.
The main material used is corrugated cardboard.
Forming Technologies - Most of the forming technologies include large machines that run the paper down a series of checkpoints, folding and gluing them together in order to make layers of cardboard.
Cutting Technologies - Most of the cutting involved was large pressure blades that simply slice the cardboard into appropriate lengths. They also use a CNC machine for precise cuts in practice displays. Another form included large cutting plates with blades and sharp edges that are rolled onto the cardboard creating the necessary cuts.
Joining Technologies - There is very little in terms of joining since most of the products created are cut and meant to be assembled without glues or other holding items.
Finishing Technologies - They do use large spray guns and printers in order to fix labels and designs to products.
I was amazed at how out of date some of their technology is. They had computers that were from the 80's if not early 70's. It was like stepping into Fallout when I saw the green text on the black screen. Besides that I loved how large scale everything was.
Huhtamaki
They are a worldwide distributor of consumer packaging and food service products.
They make containers for foods, labels for products, and other single use food related products.
They make their products for large food corporations such as McDonalds, Arby's, Blue Bunny, Starb
cuks and others.
Their main materials used are paperboard, plastic resins, molded fiber, metals and engineered plastics,
Their forming technologies mostly involved heating up the plastic and forming them to a mold, pressing the cardboard into shapes then folding them together and holding them together with glue, then covering them in a small layer of food safe resin.
Cutting materials mostly include presses.
Joining technologies mostly include a small layer of glue that is heated dry in seconds.
Most finishing technologies include a small layer of food safe coating that is sprayed or layered onto the item.
I was amazed at the size and scale of the place. I was also extremely fascinated by how automated most of it was. Entire machines or even sections of the shop were run by one person. They even had fully automated robots moving about the work floor.
They make containers for foods, labels for products, and other single use food related products.
They make their products for large food corporations such as McDonalds, Arby's, Blue Bunny, Starb
cuks and others.
Their main materials used are paperboard, plastic resins, molded fiber, metals and engineered plastics,
Their forming technologies mostly involved heating up the plastic and forming them to a mold, pressing the cardboard into shapes then folding them together and holding them together with glue, then covering them in a small layer of food safe resin.
Cutting materials mostly include presses.
Joining technologies mostly include a small layer of glue that is heated dry in seconds.
Most finishing technologies include a small layer of food safe coating that is sprayed or layered onto the item.
I was amazed at the size and scale of the place. I was also extremely fascinated by how automated most of it was. Entire machines or even sections of the shop were run by one person. They even had fully automated robots moving about the work floor.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Electronic Wasteland
While not necessarily very eye opening, it was a very insightful film by showing the depth of waste in our modern, technology based society. While many of us already know of the dangers of modern technological waste, others might not know of how deep or terrible these feats are. I found the gangs to be peculiar and interesting as I never considered that there was an underground controlled market for this salvage. I personally always figured that there was a more nomadic salvaging operation done by only the peasants by sifting through dumps. I was mostly caught off guard, but not completely surprised, by the lack of government regulation between the two cultures.
As for the second part where I depict three sustainable strategies, I can only thing of these: The obvious, the impossible, and the outlandish.
The Obvious: We outcast all of our current government systems and outlaw all forms of illegal sponsorship of politicians by corporations. We then force politicians, by penalty of impeachment followed by death, to work in the general interest of the people. We have the government work towards the sustainability of the planet, having a sector of scientists work on the dismantling, recycling, and reusing of electrical components. A
The Impossible: We repeat the first steps up until the aspect of funding. Instead, we focus on science and technology and the ability to disregard the laws of physics and nature, synthesizing electrical components that have the ability to alter form and function to the point where no new technologies need to be formed and they upgrade on their own. This defeats the necessity for new electronics and eliminates garbage beyond that which we have already.
The Outlandish (Or How Christopher Plans to Take Over the World And Love the Bomb): I will turn to politics. I will run on the platform of incorruptibility with the ideals of humanity and the betterment of mankind at heart. On this platform, I will be elected governor by a landslide vote. I will use my political knowledge to effectively create a system in which the area I oversee will become the epitome of modern society and a model to abide by. This will usher me as a shoe in for president, in which I will swiftly and easily take position of. Once in control of the United States, the plan begins. I will utilize the worlds strongest, well funded, and optimized military to do my bidding, marching into every country on earth. They have two choices: Join us, or be obliterated. I slowly accumulate the worlds military forces while allowing the people to keep their cultures, lands, and belongings in tact. I will institute my own form of fair, political guidance that responds to me. Once I control every country, I will have all resources and currency become universal: All of it will be evenly distributed so there are no longer those who are poor or misfortuned. Everyone starts again on an even playing field. I will then collect the worlds smartest minds to work effortlessly on the front of improving the human race. Science and technology will rocket into the future, with us having technological advancements that are inconceivable to modern minds. Through harsh and long series of war and turmoil, all evil, unfair, and unjust institutions will be eliminated systematically to the point where the entirety of earth is a peaceful unified society, clear of all ailments, corruption, and problems. Due to our booming scientific society, the colonization of planets will be an easy and swift process. Minerals and resources will be plentiful and limitless. Humans will thrive and spread across the galaxy as a force of good that will do nothing but work to advance the universe as a whole.
One of those random, lifeless, worthless planets we conquer will be used as a garbage planet where we dump stuff that we can't properly recycle or reuse.
As for the second part where I depict three sustainable strategies, I can only thing of these: The obvious, the impossible, and the outlandish.
The Obvious: We outcast all of our current government systems and outlaw all forms of illegal sponsorship of politicians by corporations. We then force politicians, by penalty of impeachment followed by death, to work in the general interest of the people. We have the government work towards the sustainability of the planet, having a sector of scientists work on the dismantling, recycling, and reusing of electrical components. A
The Impossible: We repeat the first steps up until the aspect of funding. Instead, we focus on science and technology and the ability to disregard the laws of physics and nature, synthesizing electrical components that have the ability to alter form and function to the point where no new technologies need to be formed and they upgrade on their own. This defeats the necessity for new electronics and eliminates garbage beyond that which we have already.
The Outlandish (Or How Christopher Plans to Take Over the World And Love the Bomb): I will turn to politics. I will run on the platform of incorruptibility with the ideals of humanity and the betterment of mankind at heart. On this platform, I will be elected governor by a landslide vote. I will use my political knowledge to effectively create a system in which the area I oversee will become the epitome of modern society and a model to abide by. This will usher me as a shoe in for president, in which I will swiftly and easily take position of. Once in control of the United States, the plan begins. I will utilize the worlds strongest, well funded, and optimized military to do my bidding, marching into every country on earth. They have two choices: Join us, or be obliterated. I slowly accumulate the worlds military forces while allowing the people to keep their cultures, lands, and belongings in tact. I will institute my own form of fair, political guidance that responds to me. Once I control every country, I will have all resources and currency become universal: All of it will be evenly distributed so there are no longer those who are poor or misfortuned. Everyone starts again on an even playing field. I will then collect the worlds smartest minds to work effortlessly on the front of improving the human race. Science and technology will rocket into the future, with us having technological advancements that are inconceivable to modern minds. Through harsh and long series of war and turmoil, all evil, unfair, and unjust institutions will be eliminated systematically to the point where the entirety of earth is a peaceful unified society, clear of all ailments, corruption, and problems. Due to our booming scientific society, the colonization of planets will be an easy and swift process. Minerals and resources will be plentiful and limitless. Humans will thrive and spread across the galaxy as a force of good that will do nothing but work to advance the universe as a whole.
One of those random, lifeless, worthless planets we conquer will be used as a garbage planet where we dump stuff that we can't properly recycle or reuse.
Dimensional Innovations
This was probably the most interesting trip to date. The company designs almost entire aspects and cultures of stores and restaurants, almost acting as a brand consultant. They tend to cater to large companies and schools/colleges. Recent examples include Fork and Screen seating for AMC Studios and certain light fixtures for a disclosed college.
They make almost anything that the client wants from almost anything the client wants. A material that they focused on the most was a plastic alloy that was used for many furniture fixtures such as desks, tables, chairs, and cabinets. The material is seamless and easy to clean while coming in different colors.
Since the company works with almost every type of material, their tools and practices were varied. Machines worth mentioning were a large Bending machine that tool metal and bent it to the proper angle despite the complexity of the shape. They also possessed a tool that curved metal and plastic into defined shapes.
This was the most enjoy able trip to date. The facility was beautiful and the people giving the tours were knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. They all seemed to enjoy their jobs and they seemed to enjoy the fact that they got to work on their own pet projects.
They make almost anything that the client wants from almost anything the client wants. A material that they focused on the most was a plastic alloy that was used for many furniture fixtures such as desks, tables, chairs, and cabinets. The material is seamless and easy to clean while coming in different colors.
Since the company works with almost every type of material, their tools and practices were varied. Machines worth mentioning were a large Bending machine that tool metal and bent it to the proper angle despite the complexity of the shape. They also possessed a tool that curved metal and plastic into defined shapes.
This was the most enjoy able trip to date. The facility was beautiful and the people giving the tours were knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. They all seemed to enjoy their jobs and they seemed to enjoy the fact that they got to work on their own pet projects.
Film: Design And Thinking
During this film, I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming flood of what seemed to be knocking. Pounding even, of a hammer slowly drawing its way skyward only to slam harshly down onto the moral and prospects collecting above my head. I understand the importance of these films and lessons, but I (and I'm sure others as well) have been taught this since I was a child. While it was interesting to see the minds behind these different companies speak, they all seemed to have the relative same opinion on how things should be done, which again, is the way we've been taught since showing interest in design.
Also, that guy who oh so subtly didn't want to say he worked with Steve Jobs sure talked a lot about how great it was to work with Steve Jobs. I understand that people have their heroes and working with those heroes is awesome, but he comes off sounding "holier-than-thou" and like a pretentious prick.
Also, that guy who oh so subtly didn't want to say he worked with Steve Jobs sure talked a lot about how great it was to work with Steve Jobs. I understand that people have their heroes and working with those heroes is awesome, but he comes off sounding "holier-than-thou" and like a pretentious prick.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
METAL DESCRIPTIONS
Ferrous Alloy- Metals that contain Iron. - Mild Steel, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Wrought Iron
Non Ferrous Alloy- Metals that don't contain Iron. - Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Silver, Lead
Iron - Strong hard magnetic silver grey metal. Atomic Number 26, FE.
Steel- A hard gray alloy of iron, carbon, and often other elements.
Aluminum Alloy- Alloys in which aluminum is the majority metal. Often mixed with tin, zinc, manganese, copper, and magnesium.
Magnesium Alloy- Mixtures of magnesium with other metals usually, aluminum, zinc, silicon, copper, zirconium, or other rare earth metals.
Titanium Alloy- Mixtures of titanium and other chemical elements. They are usually light in wight and are resistant to corrosive substances and high temperatures.
Zinc Alloy- Zinc dominant metal mixed with bronze, nickle silver, brass, etc. Often used for electrical fuses, anodes, meter cases, roofing, etc. Atomic Number 30.
Copper Alloy- Alloy that is mostly copper. Used to make brass, bronze, cupronickle, aluminum bronze, and constantan.
Nickel Alloy- You've probably guessed it by now, its an alloy that - that's right- main base metal is nickel. This is mostly a section for metals like - Monel Metal, Nichrome, and Permalloy.
Lead and Tin Alloy- Oh man, almost done. These two group are separated on the percentage of the alloying material. tin is a soft metal used in soft alloys while lead is soft and malleable and often a cause of illnessess to humans. Lead is mostly unused in common manufacturing practices.
Precious Metals - OH MAN. THE LAST ONE. AREN'T YOU STOKED!? Precious metals are materials that have high values which are often related to their rarity. These include gold, silver, iridium, rhodium, palladium and platinum and almost all of them are used in electronics and other technology based manufacturing.
Non Ferrous Alloy- Metals that don't contain Iron. - Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Silver, Lead
Iron - Strong hard magnetic silver grey metal. Atomic Number 26, FE.
Steel- A hard gray alloy of iron, carbon, and often other elements.
Aluminum Alloy- Alloys in which aluminum is the majority metal. Often mixed with tin, zinc, manganese, copper, and magnesium.
Magnesium Alloy- Mixtures of magnesium with other metals usually, aluminum, zinc, silicon, copper, zirconium, or other rare earth metals.
Titanium Alloy- Mixtures of titanium and other chemical elements. They are usually light in wight and are resistant to corrosive substances and high temperatures.
Zinc Alloy- Zinc dominant metal mixed with bronze, nickle silver, brass, etc. Often used for electrical fuses, anodes, meter cases, roofing, etc. Atomic Number 30.
Copper Alloy- Alloy that is mostly copper. Used to make brass, bronze, cupronickle, aluminum bronze, and constantan.
Nickel Alloy- You've probably guessed it by now, its an alloy that - that's right- main base metal is nickel. This is mostly a section for metals like - Monel Metal, Nichrome, and Permalloy.
Lead and Tin Alloy- Oh man, almost done. These two group are separated on the percentage of the alloying material. tin is a soft metal used in soft alloys while lead is soft and malleable and often a cause of illnessess to humans. Lead is mostly unused in common manufacturing practices.
Precious Metals - OH MAN. THE LAST ONE. AREN'T YOU STOKED!? Precious metals are materials that have high values which are often related to their rarity. These include gold, silver, iridium, rhodium, palladium and platinum and almost all of them are used in electronics and other technology based manufacturing.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Chapter 2 Reflection Paragraph
This chapter felt like a grand "Too Long; Didn't Read" of the entirety of Industrial Design. ID is more than just drawing pretty things, its about function. A car isn't just steel, its motors and electronics, and alloys. Products have brands and brands have to be kept in mind. Blah blah blah, yada yada yada. It's a synopsis of the field. They give some examples like innovation of watches to show how times change with technologies and interests, but it felt unnecessary, as if I already knew that. Like it was common sense. They gave a little talk about modern technologies such as phones and their importance and how things might change in the future. I kind of felt like this chapter was all common sense. Sorry.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Chapter 1 Reflection Paragraph
It's an intro chapter. What do you want me to say? They talk about the importance of design in the growing, expanding world and how it is important that we understand the gravity of the profession. Materials are a thing to be knowledgeable of so we see them as something beyond a list of numbers on a piece of paper. They then talk about their backgrounds and where they come from. I can't really have an opinion enough to reflect upon it.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Field Trip Zahner
Zahner is a local Kansas City design shop that focuses on creating signs, signage, and artwork for buildings in the Kansas City area and around the world.
Materials they often used were steel, aluminum, various woods, plastics, and even electrical components.
They use the rather obvious tool sets such as CNC Machine, band saw, metal press, paint gun, sand blaster, and my favorite, the water cutter.
Over all, this is probably the worst tour we've been on. Our tour guide sped through it, talking rater quietly, and wasn't the most informed. It was extremely secretive and closed off with a "guard" following us around, making sure we stayed on track and didn't take pictures. My favorite moment was probably seeing the huge room at the back of the shop where they created the larger pieces. It lead to an Aha moment as well, with me actually knowing that they really do make large pieces indoors.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Sketches of Frank Gehry
Watching this after critiques was probably one of the worst ideas ever. Spending four stressful weeks working on my piece of shit lamp all built up to a 3.5 hour critique just so we can skip lunch, trek across campus, and sit in a dank, humid, stuffy library room and watch a movie about one of the most important architectural minds of all time.
The film itself was interesting in the way it was shot, often using real footage of the man working, showing his creative process, and showing the buildings being constructed all while having intertwining interviews and behind the scenes talks. The film found a way to humanize such a monumental figure which I found really interesting, yet at the same time, certain aspects made me question why so many people thought he would be famous.
He told the story of his Rabbi/ Sunday school teacher commending his artwork and how many thought he had golden hands. Yet, when you looked at any of his drawings, even his recent work, it looks like a mound of scribbles. And its' not even an elegant or beautiful mound of scribbles.
The film itself was interesting in the way it was shot, often using real footage of the man working, showing his creative process, and showing the buildings being constructed all while having intertwining interviews and behind the scenes talks. The film found a way to humanize such a monumental figure which I found really interesting, yet at the same time, certain aspects made me question why so many people thought he would be famous.
He told the story of his Rabbi/ Sunday school teacher commending his artwork and how many thought he had golden hands. Yet, when you looked at any of his drawings, even his recent work, it looks like a mound of scribbles. And its' not even an elegant or beautiful mound of scribbles.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Field Trip: Star Signs
Star Signs LCC is a local Kansas business that makes signs for local businesses and vinyl wall stickers for businesses around Kansas and around the world.
Using many different types of tools, materials, and techniques, they make large signs and decals.
Materials they often used were vinyl, steel, aluminum, various woods, plastics, and even electrical components.
They use the rather obvious tool sets such as CNC Machine, band saw, metal press, paint gun, etc.
Overall, the experience was very interesting and engaging with her actually answering questions and showing examples of how things worked. As far as AHA moments go, I can't say I had much beyond them actually having pieces with mistakes in them laying about.
Using many different types of tools, materials, and techniques, they make large signs and decals.
Materials they often used were vinyl, steel, aluminum, various woods, plastics, and even electrical components.
They use the rather obvious tool sets such as CNC Machine, band saw, metal press, paint gun, etc.
Overall, the experience was very interesting and engaging with her actually answering questions and showing examples of how things worked. As far as AHA moments go, I can't say I had much beyond them actually having pieces with mistakes in them laying about.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Matthais Plessinig
Wood craftsman of the very peculiar sort, he makes impressive pieces of furniture and wall pieces.
Using steam, he makes pieces of wood malleable enough to bend into extravagant and complex curved shapes, creating a layered skeletal structure which eventually creates a usable piece of furniture.
He takes pieces of wood which are air dried for a year, slices them into long sticks, puts them into a steam pipe and then bends them to the shape he needs. He continues this process using clamps to hold the pieces in place in order to create the pieces of furniture.
The only aha moments I had with this was that for such an interesting person, he had such a problem making his presentation interesting. The classmates next to me probably fell asleep about 3 times. But on a serious note, the time that they have to mold the pieces into place is insane. 30 seconds is quite the time mark to beat.
Using steam, he makes pieces of wood malleable enough to bend into extravagant and complex curved shapes, creating a layered skeletal structure which eventually creates a usable piece of furniture.
He takes pieces of wood which are air dried for a year, slices them into long sticks, puts them into a steam pipe and then bends them to the shape he needs. He continues this process using clamps to hold the pieces in place in order to create the pieces of furniture.
The only aha moments I had with this was that for such an interesting person, he had such a problem making his presentation interesting. The classmates next to me probably fell asleep about 3 times. But on a serious note, the time that they have to mold the pieces into place is insane. 30 seconds is quite the time mark to beat.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Field Trip: Reuter Organ Company.
Who are they? They Reuter Organ Company is a musical instrument manufacturing company that was formed in 1917.
What do the do? They produce and refurbish musical organs from scratch.
Market: Churches, schools, universities, personal clients.
Materials:
Metals- Zinc, Cooper, Tin, Lead.
Woods- Poplar, Walnut, Maple, White Oak, etc.
Animal Goods- Leathers; Kangaroo, cow, sheep, etc. Bones.
Plastics for keys.
Electrical components.
Forming Technologies: Molding tables, boiler pots, etc.
Cutting Technologies: Bandsaws, CNC, Sheet Cutter
Joining Technologies: Soldering and welding, glue and clamps.
Finishing: Technologies: Polishes, paints, fire burn finished metals, etches, cuts, etc.
Overall Impressions: I was impressed with the shear amount of pipes necessary to produce a single organ.
Friday, September 5, 2014
Show and Tell
Product: Lock
Function: To secure a door or entrance to an area by clamping the door to a wall or frame.
Personality: Durable, rugged, heavy, strong, secure
Who makes it? Master Locks
Markets: Everyone with something to lock: Teachers, doctors, janitors, police, etc. etc.
Materials: Steel.
Forming Technologies: Steel plates are made from iron and carbon. Laminated plates are placed together to make the body.
Cutting Technologies: Punch Press cuts and shapes steel into caps which are riveted into the lock bodies. A press pushes the cap onto the body. Cut steel rods into slivers which are bent in a form press. A carbine cutter gnashes the keys. There are thousands of key profiles with 2 keys per lock.
Finishing Technologies: Put in furnace to temper them. Pre-made locks, teeth, and caps are place inside.
Overall Impressions: I had no idea that the lock bodies were made out of multiple plates. I figured that they were solid body casts from a mold.
Function: To secure a door or entrance to an area by clamping the door to a wall or frame.
Personality: Durable, rugged, heavy, strong, secure
Who makes it? Master Locks
Markets: Everyone with something to lock: Teachers, doctors, janitors, police, etc. etc.
Materials: Steel.
Forming Technologies: Steel plates are made from iron and carbon. Laminated plates are placed together to make the body.
Cutting Technologies: Punch Press cuts and shapes steel into caps which are riveted into the lock bodies. A press pushes the cap onto the body. Cut steel rods into slivers which are bent in a form press. A carbine cutter gnashes the keys. There are thousands of key profiles with 2 keys per lock.
Finishing Technologies: Put in furnace to temper them. Pre-made locks, teeth, and caps are place inside.
Overall Impressions: I had no idea that the lock bodies were made out of multiple plates. I figured that they were solid body casts from a mold.
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Book: Biography
Mike Judge was born
October 17th, 1962 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He lived there
until the age of 7. He then moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. He graduated from
The University of California, in San Diego with a Bachelor of Science in
Physics. He originally worked as a programmer for F-18 Fighter Jets. He then moved
to Silicon Valley in 1987 to work on a small video card company.
He quit after three
months and focused on his music, playing bass in a blues band. In 1989, he saw
a series of animation cells on display in a movie theater, which inspired him
to purchase a camera and create his own original shorts. His first completed
works was Milton which would later become his inspiration for the film Office
Space. He then created a short film called Frog Baseball that was
featured on a show called Liquid Television that aired on MTV. This lead
to the inspiration and creation of one of his most popular works: Beavis and
Butthead. The show was about two rock n’ roll loving teenagers who got into
adventures due to their own stupidity.
In 1997, he went on to
create the animated sitcom for Fox Network, called King of the Hill.
Inspired by people he knew while living in Texas, the show is about a propane
salesman and his family living in a small Texas town and his friends. He voiced
two of the main characters on the show. Many aspects of the show try to capture
a naturalistic and mundane tone, from the stories to the animation style.
Characters, while not 100% realistic, are portrayed in a realistic and
believable composition.
Alongside the show, he
focused on his film efforts, lending his voice acting talent in a cameo of the
movie South Park, Bigger, Longer, and Uncut. He then wrote and directed
the live action comedy film Office Space, following the theme of
naturalism, it tries to give a realistic but humorous view on the mundane
actions of having an office job. In 2006, he continued his live action
comedy films with Idiocracy which is a political commentary about the
growing amount of stupidity in the United States.
After the cancellation
of his show King of the Hill, he focused on making cameo appearances in
the form of voice acting in other Fox programs such as Family Guy, the
Simpsons, and The Cleveland Show. He also lends his writing talents
to shows such as Silicon Valley.
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Bozzola, Lucia. "Mike Judge". All Movie Guide via The New York Times. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
Brown, Chip (March 26, 1996). "He's the Father of Beavis and Butt-head, Huh, Huh". Associated Press via the Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-11-08.
Eric Goldman. "Interview: Mike Judge Reaches the Top of the Hill".
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Bozzola, Lucia. "Mike Judge". All Movie Guide via The New York Times. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
Brown, Chip (March 26, 1996). "He's the Father of Beavis and Butt-head, Huh, Huh". Associated Press via the Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-11-08.
Eric Goldman. "Interview: Mike Judge Reaches the Top of the Hill".
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Book: Select an Artist
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Collage: Final
After critique from my class and teacher, I have decided to scale back and scrap the 3-D aspect. Instead I will focus on the collage itself and use the backdrop that is most commonly utilized.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Collage: Final Choice
I have selected to choose cooking as my final collage. I have been told to try baking because it shows more movement, steps, and color than just cooking steak.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Collage: Ideas
I have chosen 4 locations or activities for my collage project: Cooking A Steak, Building a Lego Set, Drawing, and My computer usage.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Wooden Box: Finished... Sort of
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Wooden Box: Refined and Glue
I sadly did not have the most success in cutting my box. The walls are uneven and there are many gaps. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Wooden Box Progress
As of now, I have glued and cut my wood into a solid shape. I will begin to cut the sides soon. So far so good.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Wooden Box: Cardboard Concepts
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