Projects that are requested by others; my design solutions based on others’ requirements.
by Whitney Bai
First time making a leather messenger bag for men:)Process: Stitch the compartment inside first and attach the button closure Cut out all the straps and labels, and use double rivets to attach them. Stitch inner pocket for keys. Adjustable straps. Finished bag: Added shoulder pad for comfort.
Categories: Freelance, Softgoods • Tags: bag, cow leather, custom-made, freelance, handmade, leather, leather craft, men, messenger bag, real leather, strap
by Whitney Bai
Wanted to tested the new set of stamps I got. Vegetable tanned leather takes stamps really well. I wet the surface and waited for it to return it’s dry color. Placed the stamp and hit it with a hammer several times. Then I lightly painted the indent to make it more visible. For this I dyed the leather first and finished the edges. Then I wet the surface, stamped the leather and attached the hardware. A teabag inspired tea bag […]
Categories: Freelance, Softgoods • Tags: bai, color, feather, hammer, indent, key ring, leather, paint, stamps
by Whitney Bai
Joseph Muth, Daniel Vogt, Robert Wood, Jennifer Lewis and co-workers report on a new method for fabricating strain sensors within highly conformal and extensible elastomeric matrices, known as embedded-3D printing (e-3DP). [Credit: Y. Bai, J. Muth and J. Lewis, Harvard University.]
Categories: Freelance, Graphics • Tags: 3D printing, advanced material, cover, cover image, Daniel Vogt, e-3DP, elastomeric matrices, embedded-3D printing, graphic design, harvard, internship, Jennifer Lewis, Joseph Muth, journal, Robert Wood, science, Whitney Bai, ybai, yubai
by Whitney Bai
Categories: Freelance, Softgoods • Tags: case, craft, craftsmanship, handmade, id, kindle, kindlepaperweight, leather, leather case, leather pouch, leather sleeve, pouch, sleeve
by Whitney Bai
Near the end of last semester, I was given a bag of leather scraps for free to make some small leather goods. It got me so interested in leather as a soft and durable material so I ordered some big sheets and essential tools and started making some leather goods. At this stage I’m still trying to understand different types of leather, how to manipulate each kind and how to add hardware to make the best out of it. […]
Categories: Freelance, Softgoods • Tags: 3D, hand stitched, handmade, leather, leather bag, leather glasses sleeve, leather portfolio, leather pouch, product design
by Whitney Bai
Categories: Freelance, Graphics, Sketches • Tags: card, design, drawing, friends, graphicdesign, invitation, painting, savethedate, watercolor, wedding
by Whitney Bai
I was asked to design a logo for a jewelry store that are specialized in blue amber. The owners are two brothers that have the character “山 (which means mountain)” in both of their names. They want a simple logo that reflects the beauty of blue amber and connects to their names. These designs are three of the many options I offered them. My client chose one of the design and already put it in use in both their […]
Categories: Freelance, Graphics • Tags: 2D design, amber, blue, design, jewelry, logo
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