Rock stars Theo Watson and Zach Lieberman will be running a Tinker.it workshop on their platform openFrameworks: This is the first ever UK workshop on openFrameworks, a cross-platform C++ library for creative coding, and an opportunity to experiment with building new systems for interaction that move away from the screen and into physical space. This […]
Thing-a-day is in full swing. With 1,418 participants, it is hard to see all the great projects. Here are a few that caught my eye. Troutfishing made this simple sewing needle case out of vintage fabric and batting. – Link. Polkadotwitch started painting watercolors inspired by master painters. The image on the left above is […]
On Saturday, Feb 9 head on out to Emmaus (49 York Street) in Gettysburg, PA for a Forest Party at 7pm featuring the plush art of Heidi Kenney, Jenny Harada, and Spooky Daddy. Link.
Here’s Ryan from the 1-31-08 MAKE NYC meet up – “Mastering pipe mechanics and assembly” This seminar covers using home improvement store variety pipe and fittings to incorporate into your own DIY projects. Covering mostly PVC pipe construction and use, with dabbles in ABS, galvanized and copper pipe use. You’ll see a live demonstration of […]
Here’s a photo set of the booths at Green Gadgets, I took pictures of all the signs so you can read about them (the Nokia ones are interesting) – my two favorites ones were the new Voltaic solar bag (the new Generator one) and the HY mini wind powered charger – Link.
Natalie Jeremijenko just gave a great talk @ Greener Gadgets, we’ve profiled Natalie and her work on MAKE, there isn’t a video of the session that I know of yet but I’ve linked to her work and coverage here on MAKE so you can get an idea of what she does (Feral Robotic Dogs sent […]
Next up at Green Gadgets, OLPC — Design Keynote: Mary Lou Jepsen, Chief Technology Officer, OLPC (One Laptop Per Child), M.I.T. The OLPC project represents probably the most complete example of “design for sustainability” and social good. Addressing environmental, economic and social needs, the XO laptop is a shining example of how a consumer electronics […]
