Josiah Pait Art

What I've learned making my own guitar

With the custom guitar project, the design ultimately had to focus on functionality. It had to feel good and sound good as well as look good. I was also able to implement additional features such as a handle and an intuitive strap anchoring system. I learned a lot about how to work with wood to make it look good, feel good, and last. I also learned about audio electronics and their complexities.

The biggest thing I learned, however, was how a designer must develop and evolve an idea over time given his resources. Having limited tools at hand prompted me to have to be creative and use the three layer design, allowing me to cut each piece individually. Instead of seeing this as a limitation, I saw it as a feature and embraced it to create an iconic design.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

- Woodworking power tools -

- Preparing and finishing wood -

- Basic signal electronics and soldering -

- Product development -

What I've learned designing origami cards

While working on the origami Christmas cards, I had to think not only of how each card looks, but also what the final folded product would be and how easy and intuitive it would be to fold. This marriage between aesthetics and functionality was vital. One of the main focuses was to create the most efficient and intuitive way to provide folding tutorials using QR codes on the cards themselves.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

- Adobe Illustrator -

- Affinity Designer -

- Website and product integration -

- Product development -

Bob Jones University Engineering Program

A little about the program

Being a second semester sophomore, I've not yet completed much of my education, but what I've completed so far I can already tell has challenged me and grown me in unimaginable ways. Engineering is tough, but I find the work fascinating. It's exciting to be able to execute ideas I've had for so long but not had the know-how or resources to accomplish.

The Bob Jones mechanical engineering program focuses on "Dynamics, Computer Aided Design, Thermal-fluid Sciences, Electric Machinery, Thermodynamics" (taken from the BJU website). Bob Jones values hands-on learning through lots of labs and group projects. To learn more about the program, follow the link below.

BJU Engineering program information

Basic Engineering Principles

Classes such as Introduction to Engineering, Chemistry for Engineers, and General Physics have taught me how to take in information, analyze it, and execute it.

Electronics Technology

Classes such as Basic Circuit Analysis and Digital Electronics have taught me the inner-workings of electronic devices. As a musician, I find the electronics of sound equipment fascinating.

Problem solving

Classes such as Intro to Engineering, Calculus I and II, and General Physics have taught me how to look at a problem and use prior knowledge, testing, and research to creatively think around a problem and create an improved product.

Computer-aided Design

I will be taking a computer-aided design course this semester where I will learn to be proficient in SOLIDWORKS.

Space-Cam Team Project

The Team

The Payload

Each one of us worked on different pieces of the project. Me and two other guys worked on designing the payload to protect the internal electronics from the external conditions and of course the impact of it returning to the ground.

The Payload

After various tests concerning durability, water resistance, and temperature resistance, we settled on a design with an external camera to avoid fogging while keeping the internal electronics insulated.

The Launch

The Payload

The Launch

On launch day, there turned out to be less helium available than expected. This resulted in a higher resulting altitude, but a slower ascent rate.

The Flight

The Landing

The Launch

During the flight, our electronics operated as expected and allowed our mission control team to track it all the way. After retrieval we were able to retrieve the footage and some beautiful images.

The Landing

Our payload was found in a field by our retrieval team. Everything was undamaged and had operated as expected. The only exception was that our camera which had run out of battery too soon to capture the entire ascent. If done again, we would have ensured a better battery by maybe attaching an external battery.

What I've learned running an art business

For 4 years, I ran a small business selling my art. A main focus was creating custom-built canvases that were made in a shape that complimented the image that was painted on it. I learned a lot about how to run a business and market myself to the public. I was forced to learn many various business skills in the process of making and selling my art that ended up being very valuable since then.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

- Fine art painting -

- Photography -

- Woodworking -

- Social media marketing -

- Cohesive branding -

What I've learned starting a band

Creating a band, producing music, and marketing that music has taught me so much about how to abide by deadlines and develop a unified marketing strategy. We focused on creating a cohesive aesthetic in both sound and visuals. We also sold fine art prints and t-shirts which brought their own marketing challenges we had to overcome.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

- Music editing software (DAW) -

- Musical performance -

- Blender 3D modeling software -

- Photography -

- Cohesive branding -

Josiah Pait's Online Portfolio

Josiah Pait's Online Portfolio

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A Designer

An Engineer

An Artist

A DESIGNER

Custom Electric Guitar

What I've learned making my own guitar

Various Graphic Designs

What I've learned designing graphics

"An Origami Christmas" Cards

What I've learned designing origami cards

AN ENGINEER

Bob Jones University Engineering Program

A little about the program

Basic Engineering Principles

Electronics Technology

Problem solving

Computer-aided Design

Space-Cam Team Project

The Team

The Payload

The Payload

The Payload

The Payload

The Payload

The Launch

The Payload

The Launch

The Flight

The Landing

The Launch

The Landing

The Landing

The Landing

AN ARTIST

Fine Art Business

What I've learned running an art business

Drowning Daisies Band

What I've learned starting a band

Let the glory go to God who gave the opportunities and resources to grow me in these ways.

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