Joey Lopez and Brandon Wiley were kind enough to let me pick their brains about ACTLab, an interdisciplinary program at the University of Texas focused on the intersection of technology, culture, and art: Dorkbot/Make interviews ACTLab from jl on Vimeo. Video editing by Joey Lopez If you’re in Austin, check out their space this Wednesday […]
I understand Maker Faire Austin is done and gone, but I’m still thinking about how much fun it was. Over the next week or 2, I’ll continue to share some highlights from the most make-tastic event Austin’s ever seen. Courtesy of Chris Connors, here’s Steve Davee at Maker Faire Austin explaining some of his many […]
Rhizome has a nice interview / article with Make-friend Mark Allen, founder of Machine Project, an experimental art / exhibition / workshop space in the Echo Park nieghborhood of Los Angeles. Machine has hosted many DIY workshops including building circuits, cooking workshops, sewing, primitive synth construction workshops and many more. Machine Project, Inside Machine Project: […]
CRAFTERNOON: A Guide to Getting Artsy and Crafty With Your Friends All Year Long by Maura Madden Buy the Book ($16.95) CRAFTERNOON: The Web site CRAFTERNOON: The Blog CRAFTERNOON is a book that speaks directly to the heart and soul of what I love about crafting: connecting with other people while engaged in the creative […]
Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman of Mythbusters were recently in Seattle for a live show – I got to hang out and ask them some questions before the show. I also passed on your suggestions – you guys were awesome, there were tons! They were great to interview; they’re not bored by each other or […]
Here’s part two of my interview with Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage of Mythbusters. PS: So where are you going to be in 10 years, with fleeting fame? AS: I have no idea. PS: Do you have things you want to do? Do you have time to even think about it? AS: I want to […]
Fashion Inside Out: Daniel V’s Guide to How Style Happens from Inspiration to Runway and Beyond by Daniel Vosovic Pre-Order on Amazon ($19.77, available Oct 28th) Daniel Vosovic’s Web Site Daniel Vosovic’s Project Runway Blog I think most of you know by now how much of a Project Runway junkie I am. My favorite season […]
