For this project, I set out to transform an authentic 1930s radio into a laboratory-style electric coil inspired by the original Frankenstein film. My goal was to combine vintage aesthetics with modern fabrication techniques, blending history, cinema, and engineering into a single piece.

The radio cabinet became the foundation, repurposed to house the new design while maintaining its period-appropriate character. To capture the look of classic “mad scientist” equipment, I incorporated repurposed materials for the main structure, layering in practical effects to simulate energy flowing through the machine.

For the electrical elements, I used modern Christmas lights to create the glowing coil effect. Their small size, flexibility, and low heat made them ideal for weaving into the design while keeping the vintage aesthetic intact. To add further detail, I modeled and 3D-printed custom components that served as connectors, mounts, and decorative accents—bridging old-world style with modern prototyping tools.

This project was as much about creative problem-solving as it was about craftsmanship: figuring out how to reimagine an antique object without destroying its character, how to integrate modern lighting seamlessly, and how to give the entire piece the feel of something that could have stepped off a 1930s film set.