Ready, Set, Make!
Twenty-five teams, 1 box of parts, 4 hours, winner takes all — welcome to the 2008 XD Design Build Prize.
Makers
Flying School Automaton
Technology-loving artist Diane Landry discusses her background, her inspiration, and how kids respond to kinetic sculpture.
Cars Without Drivers
Teams compete to win the U.S. military’s $2 million grand prize.
Mall Living
Artist Michael Townsend and his wife, Adriana Yoto, managed to build a 750-square-foot apartment inside the parking garage of a mall, all while evading mall personnel and security.
Tim Hunkin explains it all
Tim Hunkin is known for his automata – the Disgusting Spectacle at Maker Faire 2007 was inspired by one of his pieces. He’s also a talented explainer. You can find entertaining explanations for a huge range of topics at his site, Rudiments of Wisdom. Related: Tim Hunkin’s giant automaton clock for the London Zoo The […]
Kevin Kelly on BBtv
Boing Boing TV did a really nice two-part interview with MAKE contributor, Whole Earth Catalog and Review editor, and Wired co-founder (and one of my personal heroes) Kevin Kelly. While not mainline Make: Blog fare, Kevin talks about a number of things makers might find interesting: nomadic photojournalism (and how you can take good pictures […]
May Dorkbot DC, Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Mark Your Calendars! Next Meeting: Tuesday 27 May 2008 7 PM – 9 PM (ET) ALWAYS FREE! Location: St. Stephen’s Church’s auditorium hosted by HacDC 1525 Newton St NW (near 16th and Newton NW) Washington, DC 20010 NOTE: This meeting will take place at St. Stephen’s Church (thank you HacDC!), and will include an exclusive […]
