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Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

Let's talk Design! Product, graphic, UX/UI, experience, furniture, architecture, etc.

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    seawolf
    Mod Squad
    @goosehd
    Joined: 28 Oct 2011

    @goosehd I really appreciate that. I'm stoked that I got to build something so custom for my own needs, and it's going to fit perfectly into the spot it was designed for.

    “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

    @zeebeeleather

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      motojobobo
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 22 Aug 2015

      @seawolf that is a beauty ! I love the curves in the legs visually smoothing out the right angles in the top parts.

      The journey is the objective.

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        mclaincausey
        見習いボス
        @seawolf
        Joined: 12 Apr 2013

        @seawolf beautiful!

        Think it, be it.

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          seawolf
          Mod Squad
          @motojobobo
          Joined: 28 Oct 2011

          @motojobobo Thank you! The legs were one of my favorite parts to build. Somehow everything went right. Did I get lucky, or was my skill improving? Either way, it was a refreshing change from the angular work I'd been doing, and it was nice to spend some time making more organic shapes. And I agree, they offer some nice visual balance to the boxy top.

          @mclaincausey Thank you!

          “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

          @zeebeeleather

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            seawolf
            Mod Squad
            Joined: 28 Oct 2011

            Finally got to take this home and get it set up.

            @goosehd I ended up buying some acoustic foam for the speakers to sit on inside the cabinet, and it seems to do the trick. I'm not getting any additional noise through the turntable, so I think it's a pretty good solution. The sound is definitely best with the speaker doors off when listening to a record, but when I'm streaming music via bluetooth, I'm fine keeping the doors on.

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            “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

            @zeebeeleather

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              goosehd
              Mod Squad
              @seawolf
              Joined: 8 Apr 2016

              @seawolf Awesome work and thanks for following up my question! How did you do mark wise from the course coordinator?

              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                Mizmazzle
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                @seawolf
                Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                @seawolf freaking incredible!!! I'm so impressed with your design skills, Zach. And here I thought your belts were the ultimate craftsmanship!

                In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                  seawolf
                  Mod Squad
                  @goosehd
                  Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                  @goosehd Thank you! Not officially graded yet, but I'm certain it'll be the highest mark possible. I'm one of 4 people out of a class of 15 that made anything worth keeping, and this media console is firmly in the "fine furniture" category, so I know I'm safe.

                  @Mizmazzle Thank you so much! This project awoke something inside of me, and it's quite literally changing the direction of my life. I'm applying to grad school to pursue a Masters of Fine Arts in woodworking and furniture design. I'm so stoked!

                  “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                  @zeebeeleather

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                    Mizmazzle
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                    You might appreciate this piece bro. We had it custom designed and made by a crazy talented dude like yourself. It has a solid slab walnut front panel. 100% my favorite piece of furniture I’ve ever had. Incredible how something like this with its pure design esthetic can bring so much happiness. You’re destined to bring lots of enjoyment to peoples lives.

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                    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                      seawolf
                      Mod Squad
                      @Mizmazzle
                      Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                      @Mizmazzle that is absolutely stunning! I love walnut (obviously, lol), and your piece is exactly why. There's so much amazing figuring in that board, and it's simply gorgeous. I'm so glad you have something in your home that brings you so much joy.

                      “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                      @zeebeeleather

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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        I'm Jonesing a Grand Banks at the moment. Mainly because of the quality of the woodwork...

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                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          seawolf
                          Mod Squad
                          Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                          Holy crap @giles ! That's gorgeous!

                          “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                          @zeebeeleather

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                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                            Price is appropriately incendiary......

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            • AnesthetistA
                              Anesthetist
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 14 May 2011

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                              R&R HOF IM Pei

                              IG: bluehandsslim

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                                seawolf
                                Mod Squad
                                @Anesthetist
                                Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                                @Anesthetist Such an interesting design. I remember when that place was built, it seemed so modern.

                                “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                @zeebeeleather

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                                  seawolf
                                  Mod Squad
                                  Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                                  I filed for a patent this morning, so I'm officially allowed to share this with the world. I've been designing this for the last 4 months and it's finally done!

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                                  “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                  @zeebeeleather

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                                    Mizmazzle
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                    Just stunning my man!! Congratulations on your achievement. It looks like it can articulate and adjust to any position…but also looks instantly like a classic, mid century piece of furniture/ art.

                                    It’s a roach clip, right??

                                    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                      seawolf
                                      Mod Squad
                                      @Mizmazzle
                                      Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                                      @Mizmazzle smoke ‘em if you got ‘em!

                                      Thank you for the kind words! So happy to have found my way to this design.

                                      “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                      @zeebeeleather

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                                        AdamJ
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 29 Jun 2017

                                        @seawolf very cool, congrats mate

                                        The devil is in the detail..

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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          Very nice, best of luck with the patent.......

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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