In my last column “Is It Time to Rebuild & Retool Public Libraries and Make ‘TechShops’?” we explored what the future of libraries not only could be, but what many thought should be. It’s an important topic worthy of followups throughout the year, and I’m thrilled to see over 200 comments, from librarians to loyal […]
Here’s a quick and simple project you can make in no time flat that will help your party guests keep track of their beverages while adding a punch of color to your event at the same time.
Erik de Bruijn is working on adapting his Ultimaker 3D printer to act as a pick & place machine. Assembling medium quantities of PCBs was never within the reach of a home based manufacturer. It requires expensive equipment, but most of these parts can actually be 3D printed, and you can use your existing 3D […]
A new graduate program launches at the School of the Visual Arts in NYC! I’m excited to be among the faculty. Core77’s Allan Chochinov chairs the new program, called Products of Design: Today marks the launch of a new MFA program at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. The MFA in Products […]
Rolling an office chair around on carpet can get quite frustrating, but if you don’t like the look of those cheap plastic mats from the office supply store, don’t fret. You can still acheive function and style by creating your own plywood office rug, using these instructions from Mandy of Sugar Bee Crafts. [via Re-Nest]
Art toys by Justin Alan Volpe– this one’s called “Chewie.”
Jack Heathcote is now the proud owner of what, at 4,800 gallons, is reportedly the largest home aquarium in the United Kingdom. What’s more, he designed and built it himself. That’s him diving in the tank (and looking rather strikingly, IMHO, like Abraham Sapien from Hellboy), which is apparently the easiest way to clean the interior. Nice details and pictures over at The Daily Mail. [Thanks, Alan Dove!]
