Space Invader and 2D Barcode Scarf
Phil @ MAKE writes about this scarf featuring not only Space Invaders, but a QR 2D barcode. I have a soft spot for barcodes; will someone make me one of these? I wonder what the code says… – [via] Link.
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Homeless Toile de Jouy
Rachael Fry, a senior in Communication Design at Parsons, made this Toile de Jouy wallpaper, lampshade, and dinnerware. From afar, the beautiful patterning catches your eye, but up close it becomes apparent that the tiles patterns are scenes of real homeless people in New York City. She writes: “Since the 19th century, Toile de Jouy, […]
Shaggoroth: Cyber Plush
More from the Making Wireless Toys class at Parsons the New School for Design: Alexis Feurer designed this “Cyber Plush Organism Action Toy.” He’s got light-up “energy spines,” electrical conduit arms, and a steampunk wheel. Powered by an Arduino board, Shaggoroth was definitely the most eccentric toy in the class. – Link.
Light Emitting Wallpaper
Jonas Samson has developed this light-emitting wallpaper. I can’t find any details about what exactly that is on Samson’s site. According to The Future of Things website the wallpaper is made using LEDs. [via] Link. Related Heat Sensitive Wallpaper
Papercraft Motorized Robot
Kan Yang Li (aka Kyle) made this papercraft Arduino robot that responds to a truck-shaped remote control. It’s called Dragonaut, and after you use a key to start him up, his arms raise and lower to proclaim “awesome!” “Dragonaut is a cheerful robot who shows up when the earth is in danger, when our hearts […]
LED Flower Vase
Kass Log Book has a tutorial to make this pretty LED flower vase. A simple enough crafty tech project you can try your hand at LEDs with. Link.
KnitML Standardizes Knitting Patterns
Finally, a proposal for a universally standardized way of writing knitting patterns! Imagine being able to do the following for any KnitML-based pattern: Render a pattern in either written directions or a chart, dependent on a preference setting Render a pattern in any language, using conventions familiar to that language and dialect Validate that a […]
