http://mkosterich.com Michelle Kosterich's Portfolio Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:58:23 +0000 http://mkosterich.com en http://mkosterich.com/Revive-Style http://mkosterich.com/following/mkosterich.com/Revive-Style Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:58:23 +0000 Michelle Kosterich's Portfolio 5112447 Stanford Design - Making second hand shopping sexy Palo Alto, 2013 Team mates: Adam Miller, Brenna Hanly, Ben Austin As my thesis project at Stanford, my team and I have been focusing on enhancing the second hand shopping experience. During the first few weeks of the project we interviewed several thrift, vintage, and consignment store owners, as well as enthusiastic and indifferent shoppers. We focused on what the individuals were saying as well as watching their in store behavior. After finding an extreme user, a young second hand power shopper, we realized that we wanted to focus on enhancing the hunt. <img src="http://payload140.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/5112447/User Interviews Collage Small2.jpg" width="545" height="436" width_o="545" height_o="436" src_o="http://payload140.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/5112447/User Interviews Collage Small2_o.jpg" data-mid="28443331" border="0" align="left"/> Armed with new insights, we created and iterated on several prototypes, we focused on both changing the shopping environment and creating products to help amplify the experience. To test our prototypes, we took to the streets of San Francisco and spoke with second hand customers. At this point we've designed an innovative new application that we are testing out with shoppers. We've received quite a bit of positive feedback and look forward to iterating further. More information and design images to come! <img src="http://payload140.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/5112447/ReviveSignSmall.png" width="432" height="288" width_o="432" height_o="288" src_o="http://payload140.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/5112447/ReviveSignSmall_o.png" data-mid="27450053" border="0" align="left"/> Stanford Design - Making second hand shopping sexy Palo Alto, 2013 Team mates: Adam Miller, Brenna Hanly, Ben Austin As my thesis project at Stanford, my team and... http://mkosterich.com/Cheroot http://mkosterich.com/following/mkosterich.com/Cheroot Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:10:00 +0000 Michelle Kosterich's Portfolio 4727600 Stanford Design - Walnut Chair Design Stanford, 2012 A chair designed for the 2012 Personal Statements design show at Stanford. Initially I had hopes of creating a throne chair, but after doing my research, I realized that I was more interested in a modern design. I sketched up multiple iterations of the chair before getting to work in the shop. I chose walnut because I wanted a dark, rich color. Adding a pop with the fabric for the cushion. All pieces were hand crafted. The seat back was created using a laminated wood bending process. A piece of walnut was resawed into thinner pieces, these pieces were then glued together and bent around a form. <img src="http://payload121.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4727600/IMG_7954.JPG" width="670" height="524" width_o="1242" height_o="972" src_o="http://payload121.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4727600/IMG_7954_o.JPG" data-mid="25216576" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload121.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4727600/Cheroot Collage.jpg" width="670" height="402" width_o="1200" height_o="720" src_o="http://payload121.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4727600/Cheroot Collage_o.jpg" data-mid="28443814" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload121.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4727600/Chair In Progress with Text Cropped.png" width="670" height="403" width_o="1415" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload121.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4727600/Chair In Progress with Text Cropped_o.png" data-mid="26187815" border="0" align="left"/> Stanford Design - Walnut Chair Design Stanford, 2012 A chair designed for the 2012 Personal Statements design show at Stanford. Initially I had hopes of creating... http://mkosterich.com/Printmaking http://mkosterich.com/following/mkosterich.com/Printmaking Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:19:38 +0000 Michelle Kosterich's Portfolio 4392302 Hoover Tower Woodcut Stanford, 2012 Taking the Hoover tower as inspiration, I sketched the image onto a thick piece of particle board. Using hand tools, I carved out the outline of the structure. I then tried to replicate old woodcutting techniques to add clouds and sun shine into the piece. This block was printed nine times with different monotype (color) backgrounds. <img src="http://payload104.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4392302/Woodblock Collage.jpg" width="670" height="603" width_o="1200" height_o="1080" src_o="http://payload104.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4392302/Woodblock Collage_o.jpg" data-mid="23256387" border="0" align="left"/> Broken Heart Woodcut Stanford, 2012 This image was created using Illustrator. After several iterations, I used the laser cutter to etch out the negative image on a 1/4' piece of plywood. The wood prints quite well, although it is possible to see the grains vertically along the print. <img src="http://payload104.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4392302/Heart Collage.jpg" width="670" height="335" width_o="1200" height_o="600" src_o="http://payload104.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4392302/Heart Collage_o.jpg" data-mid="23256397" border="0" align="left"/> Umbrella Woodcut Stanford, 2012 This image was also created using Illustrator and laser etched into a piece of plywood. <img src="http://payload104.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4392302/Umbrella Collage.jpg" width="670" height="469" width_o="1200" height_o="840" src_o="http://payload104.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4392302/Umbrella Collage_o.jpg" data-mid="23256386" border="0" align="left"/> Hoover Tower Woodcut Stanford, 2012 Taking the Hoover tower as inspiration, I sketched the image onto a thick piece of particle board. Using hand tools, I carved... http://mkosterich.com/Jewelry http://mkosterich.com/following/mkosterich.com/Jewelry Sun, 21 Oct 2012 01:28:25 +0000 Michelle Kosterich's Portfolio 4288892 Stanford Design - Silver Rings Stanford, 2012 This past year I had the opportunity to cast original pieces of jewelry through a silversmithing course. I carved two rings out of wax, cast them in silver, and polished them. The first piece is a chunky asymmetrical design. I started this piece with no true expectations of my final design and just worked with the material. The second ring is a simple heart design. The heart itself is raised higher than the band. <img src="http://payload99.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4288892/Asymmetrical Ring.jpg" width="670" height="448" width_o="1200" height_o="804" src_o="http://payload99.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4288892/Asymmetrical Ring_o.jpg" data-mid="22661835" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload99.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4288892/Heart Ring Collage 2.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1200" height_o="900" src_o="http://payload99.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4288892/Heart Ring Collage 2_o.jpg" data-mid="22661902" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload99.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4288892/Asymmetrical Ring 1.jpg" width="670" height="376" width_o="720" height_o="405" src_o="http://payload99.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4288892/Asymmetrical Ring 1_o.jpg" data-mid="22633839" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload99.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4288892/Asymmetrical Ring 2.jpg" width="585" height="369" width_o="585" height_o="369" src_o="http://payload99.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/4288892/Asymmetrical Ring 2_o.jpg" data-mid="22633840" border="0" align="left"/> Personal Design - 3D Printed Rings Stanford, 2012 After learning how much I enjoyed making jewelry, I decided to design several pieces using CAD software (123D and Solidworks). To confirm the dimensions of the pieces, I 3D printed models using an Objet printer. Using Shapeways, I then printed them in different materials - stainless steel, alumide, and plastic. Images to come shortly. Stanford Design - Silver Rings Stanford, 2012 This past year I had the opportunity to cast original pieces of jewelry through a silversmithing course. I carved two... http://mkosterich.com/Test-Tube-Chandelier http://mkosterich.com/following/mkosterich.com/Test-Tube-Chandelier Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:35:22 +0000 Michelle Kosterich's Portfolio 2958938 Stanford Design - A chandelier designed using test tubes Palo Alto, 2012 As part of my formgiving course, we were given the opportunity to create an illuminated object. Taking inspiration from science and my love for simple repeating elements, I selected test tubes as my main element. Materials used: 36 18x150ml test tubes, hand made silicone stoppers, music wire, plywood, and a sand blasted glass cylinder <img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2958938/Chandelier Image 2.jpg" width="453" height="426" width_o="453" height_o="426" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2958938/Chandelier Image 2_o.jpg" data-mid="15062694" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2958938/Chandelier Image 1.jpg" width="463" height="450" width_o="463" height_o="450" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2958938/Chandelier Image 1_o.jpg" data-mid="15062692" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2958938/Chandelier Image 3.jpg" width="501" height="405" width_o="501" height_o="405" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2958938/Chandelier Image 3_o.jpg" data-mid="15062695" border="0" align="left"/> Stanford Design - A chandelier designed using test tubes Palo Alto, 2012 As part of my formgiving course, we were given the opportunity to create an illuminated... http://mkosterich.com/Health-Apps http://mkosterich.com/following/mkosterich.com/Health-Apps Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:03:06 +0000 Michelle Kosterich's Portfolio 2869030 Stanford Design - Creating apps to improve a user's health Palo Alto, 2012 Teammates: Song Toh and Maryam Zahedi We created two phone applications that would enhance the health of a chosen user group. As a team we selected parents of children with special needs. We interviewed two families for our research and extrapolated insights from what we heard. Stanford Design - Creating apps to improve a user's health Palo Alto, 2012 Teammates: Song Toh and Maryam Zahedi We created two phone applications that would... http://mkosterich.com/Canine-Design http://mkosterich.com/following/mkosterich.com/Canine-Design Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:41:07 +0000 Michelle Kosterich's Portfolio 2832144 Stanford Design - Re-purposed Wine Bottles Palo Alto, 2012 I took wine bottles (that I retrieved in Napa) to create new glass cups for my apartment. Ever lose your drink at a party? Well now you will know which is yours by recognizing the breed. <img src="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/Cups-Without-Bkgd.png" width="670" height="446" width_o="720" height_o="480" src_o="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/Cups-Without-Bkgd_o.png" data-mid="28445215" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/Cups-in-Row.png" width="670" height="335" width_o="1152" height_o="576" src_o="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/Cups-in-Row_o.png" data-mid="28445213" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/Glasses and cloth.jpg" width="670" height="427" width_o="969" height_o="618" src_o="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/Glasses and cloth_o.jpg" data-mid="14479485" caption="The finished set of cups with the patterned cloth" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/Second Set of Cups.jpg" width="390" height="427" width_o="390" height_o="427" src_o="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/Second Set of Cups_o.jpg" data-mid="14479486" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/First Set of Cups.jpg" width="421" height="436" width_o="421" height_o="436" src_o="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/First Set of Cups_o.jpg" data-mid="14479484" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/After Sand Blasting.jpg" width="431" height="399" width_o="431" height_o="399" src_o="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/After Sand Blasting_o.jpg" data-mid="14479482" caption="The wine bottles after being sand blasted" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/After Sand Blasting 2.jpg" width="475" height="421" width_o="475" height_o="421" src_o="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/After Sand Blasting 2_o.jpg" data-mid="14479483" border="0" align="left"/> Stanford Design - Puppy Pattern Palo Alto, 2012 I created a pattern that uses the silhouettes of 61 different dog breeds. The pattern was created in Illustrator and then printed on cotton fabric. In the coming months I plan to use this fabric to make other goods. <img src="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/Dog Pattern Small_2.png" width="452" height="452" width_o="452" height_o="452" src_o="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/Dog Pattern Small_2_o.png" data-mid="14386970" caption="The original pattern" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/Cloth_7.jpg" width="441" height="454" width_o="441" height_o="454" src_o="http://payload26.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2832144/Cloth_7_o.jpg" data-mid="14479669" caption="A swatch of the fabric" border="0" align="left"/> Stanford Design - Re-purposed Wine Bottles Palo Alto, 2012 I took wine bottles (that I retrieved in Napa) to create new glass cups for my apartment. Ever lose... http://mkosterich.com/Devil-s-Dunkel http://mkosterich.com/following/mkosterich.com/Devil-s-Dunkel Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:57:09 +0000 Michelle Kosterich's Portfolio 2677684 Stanford Design - A beer label for a friend's brewing company Palo Alto, 2012 <img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677684/Devil-s Dunkel on bottle.jpg" width="331" height="397" width_o="331" height_o="397" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677684/Devil-s Dunkel on bottle_o.jpg" data-mid="13569498" caption="The label affixed on a bottle" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677684/Devil-s-Dunkel-Label-v3.png" width="518" height="421" width_o="518" height_o="421" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677684/Devil-s-Dunkel-Label-v3_o.png" data-mid="13569806" caption="The label" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677684/Devil-Outline.png" width="346" height="418" width_o="346" height_o="418" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677684/Devil-Outline_o.png" data-mid="13569497" caption="While designing the devil image" border="0" align="left"/> Stanford Design - A beer label for a friend's brewing company Palo Alto, 2012 http://mkosterich.com/Afikomen-Cake http://mkosterich.com/following/mkosterich.com/Afikomen-Cake Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:41:48 +0000 Michelle Kosterich's Portfolio 2677643 Stanford Design - A cake based on a Passover tradition Palo Alto, 2011 As an art project I created a cake that resembles Afikomen, a part of the Passover Seder. Typically a half piece of matzo is wrapped in a napkin and hidden for children to find. The Afikomen is considered "dessert," but I don't feel it is the most delicious option. Instead, I created a double layer cake and covered it in fondant so it resembles a wrapped piece of matzo. I served it with Manischewitz, one of my favorite Passover beverages, and charoset, a dish made of apples, nuts, and wine. <img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677643/Cake side.jpg" width="670" height="320" width_o="704" height_o="337" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677643/Cake side_o.jpg" data-mid="13569214" caption="The cake being presented to my class" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677643/Cake spread.jpg" width="670" height="336" width_o="703" height_o="353" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677643/Cake spread_o.jpg" data-mid="13569216" caption="The entire spread" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677643/Cake top.jpg" width="464" height="341" width_o="464" height_o="341" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677643/Cake top_o.jpg" data-mid="13569217" caption="A top view of the cake" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677643/Enjoying Cake.jpg" width="670" height="303" width_o="739" height_o="335" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677643/Enjoying Cake_o.jpg" data-mid="13569220" caption="It was devoured quite quickly" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677643/Charoset.jpg" width="559" height="325" width_o="559" height_o="325" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2677643/Charoset_o.jpg" data-mid="13569218" caption="The charoset" border="0" align="left"/> Stanford Design - A cake based on a Passover tradition Palo Alto, 2011 As an art project I created a cake that resembles Afikomen, a part of the Passover Seder. ... http://mkosterich.com/Selected-Artwork http://mkosterich.com/following/mkosterich.com/Selected-Artwork Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:16:57 +0000 Michelle Kosterich's Portfolio 2419703 Line drawing of a beloved family pet Wayne, 2011 <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2419703/Lounging-Pablo-Black-and-White_3.png" width="600" height="377" width_o="600" height_o="377" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2419703/Lounging-Pablo-Black-and-White_3_o.png" data-mid="12184501" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2419703/Lounging-Pablo-With-Color.png" width="600" height="377" width_o="600" height_o="377" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2419703/Lounging-Pablo-With-Color_o.png" data-mid="12184520" border="0" align="left"/> Optical Color Palo Alto, 2011 From afar each of these three pieces appear to be a single color. <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2419703/Optical Color Final Piece.jpg" width="670" height="205" width_o="750" height_o="230" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2419703/Optical Color Final Piece_o.jpg" data-mid="12182743" border="0" align="left"/> Textures Palo Alto, 2011 As a study in textural elements, six discs were made of sculpy and different tools were used to make impressions. <img src="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2419703/Textures_2.jpg" width="545" height="375" width_o="545" height_o="375" src_o="http://payload5.cargocollective.com/1/5/177178/2419703/Textures_2_o.jpg" data-mid="13405883" border="0" align="left"/> Line drawing of a beloved family pet Wayne, 2011 Optical Color Palo Alto, 2011 From afar each of these three pieces appear to be a single color. Textures...