Fire-breathing robot dragon
Saphira, the mechanical fire-breathing dragon, was a huge hit at the Faire. She is the creation of high school students Alex Jacobson and Sam DeRose of Marin, CA, whose combined ages are less than 30.
Month: May 2010
Evolutionary Art Competition @ GECCO 2010
Evolutionary Art Competition @ GECCO 2010 – Scott Draves, Electric Sheep is one of the organizers and one of my favorite artists! This competition invites conference participants to demonstrate that genetic and evolutionarycomputation can be applied to create impressive and provocative works of art. The competitionwill identify the best work, be it an image, a […]
30 second iPad stand
Looking for a quick way to prop up a tablet? This novel approach from Toronto area developer Phil Tucker will have you consuming in as little as 30 seconds.
Industrial Yarn Spool Light Fixtures
I made it home from the Maker Faire, but I’m still decompressing in a major way. Little thoughts are flickering through my mind, and I’m excited to start distilling them into blog posts. But, until then, check out these great industrial light fixtures. I had a great time with Zontee and Liz from Lion Brand […]
Mashable highlights Maker Faire
Mashable put together a nice video of highlights from the Faire.
Nathan Vincent’s Manly Doilies
I love the history and look of traditional handicrafts, and I really love it when someone uses those techniques to turn our assumptions on their heads. Artist Nathan Vincent has made an amazing series of doilies that makes me laugh with delight as I look closer at the beautifully realized details. Each piece enshrines a […]
Science-themed Tarot deck
Logan Austeja Daniel, Martin Azevedo, and biochemist/jeweler/entrepreneur Raven Hanna of Made With Molecules are the brains behind this beautiful deck of Tarot cards with scientific themes. Suits were commissioned from five different artists: Janelle Schneider (Wands), Kristy Whitehouse (Pentacles), Shari Arai DeBoer (Swords), Tammy Stellanova (Cups), and Kris Johnson Michiels (Major Arcana). The deck’s gonna be available for sale soon, but the exact date is TBA. You can sign up to be notified by e-mail here.