Psyche Inspired
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Psyche Inspired: Alexa Hugenberg
Institution: University of Colorado, Boulder
Major: Creative Technology & Design
Psyche Inspired Class: 2022-2023
psyche puzzle
Alexa hugenberg
Major: Creative Technology & Design
Genre/Medium: Laser Cut Fabrication
About the work: This Psyche puzzle was inspired by the sense of curiosity and the feeling of the unknown. Two-ply acrylic was used to highlight the assumption that the Psyche asteroid is likely rich in metal. Both the puzzle and the box were made by laser-cut manufacturing. Each side box panel has an engraved letter that spells out the word Psyche. The top panel features an engraved depiction of the completed puzzle design.
Psyche Orrery
Alexa hugenberg
Major: Creative Technology & Design
Genre/Medium: 3D Printing/Fabrication
About the work: Made entirely of 3D printed material, this model of the solar system, or orrery, showcases Psyche’s general position relative to all other planets in our solar system. As demonstrated by this model, the Psyche asteroid orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter within the asteroid belt. Also included is a model of the Psyche space craft and its solar panels. The Psyche logo, asteroid and space craft were all painted with acrylic paint after being 3D printed.
