Reflection:
This project is a pyramid-shaped art deco bluetooth speaker, it was inspired by the Egyptian Pyramids and the Eiffel Tower. The project was made with wood, the outside was stained while the legs were applied with clear oil. The buttons and charging area is accessible via the chip on the bottom.
- What did I struggle with most during this project?
I struggled with a lot of problems during the process of making the project. The one most memorable for me is the glue issue. Since the wood was laser – cut the triangle pieces were not flat, and the edges was bent a little. Therefore, I couldn’t use wood glue or tape. I needed a glue that serves a tremendous amount of strength to keep the wood flat. The only solution I thought of was hot glue, but it was somehow visible to the outside. I tried hard to stick the triangular wood pieces together without glue spilling out, and I finally stuck the pieces together and finished the hardest part of this project.
- The first song I planned to listen with this speaker is “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley.
I chose this song because I did a lot of tough choices during the creating process but did not give up on the project. For example, I chose between stain and clear coat on the outside of the triangle, it was a hard choice between color and clearness. At last I chose to stain because the product stained fit the aesthetic Art Deco more.
- What aspect of this project are you most proud of?
In this project, I was most proud of the triangular body and legs. First, I planned to have a facade with simple lines and shapes, but I found that having a pyramid outside will look more mystic and more human-made. It also fitted with the art-deco aesthetic more with a triangle shape instead of a simple box.
Overall, I think I was successful with this project because I overcame many challenges and made many important decisions. From my plan to the actual product, I worked hard and finished the project on time. I learned a lot from the project and will keep using these skills in my life.