Here’s Why You Should Prototype with Foamcore
Brown University’s Ian Gonsher shares tips and best practices for prototyping low resolution designs in foamcore.
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Brick, Steak, Phones, & Bitcoin: How Tech and Design Intersect to Shape Our Future
We attended design summit “Knotty Objects” at the MIT Media Lab to talk about technology, design, and the future of humanity. Here’s how it went.
Tips for 3D Printing Press-Fit Parts
Learn how to 3D print press-fit parts so you can snap together an easy assembly for your next build.
Hole Punch Adds Twist to the Classic Flipbook
Artist Scott Blake has come up with a cool variation on the classic animation flipbook. Using a hole punch, he creates animations in negative space by punching out holes in various shapes that spin and dance as you flip through the book. The books are 36 pages, constructed from 110# paper stock, and bound with […]
These Mesmerizing, Morphing Chandeliers Move Like Jellyfish
This project transforms overhead lighting into kinetic sculptures. Studio Drift, an art and design studio in Amsterdam, has created the silken, flowery “Shylights.” When raised to the ceiling these lights are retracted in their cocoon-like container. They descend like airborne jellyfish, filling the room with light and movement. In design, biomimetics is synthetic design that […]
Surprise Celebration: Party Popper Chair Is a Real Blast
Inspired the by the 90s movie Never Been Kissed, the folks at Mathery Studio have devised a way to celebrate the plight of the teenage loner with a clever work called “Josie, the chair that pops.” Josie is the protagonist of the 1999 hit high school romcom Never Been Kissed. Played by Drew Barrymore, geeky […]
Flashback: Create Great Kids Photos
Taking great photographs of your child is something that every parent wants to do, but it’s not necessarily an easy task. Here are some tips for making your own family photos great!
