Project Runway QR Codes
I was watching Project Runway on Bravo recently and noticed they were using QR codes. As I discovered in my previous role, awareness of these codes and how to use them rose markedly during the pandemic. They are great for …
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Automata Artist Highlight: Rob Higgs
Rob Higgs is a mechanical sculptor from the UK who uses found materials and encourages physical interaction with his artwork. He is an automata maker and inventor.
Real Monsters (pt. 1) by Toby Allen: Mental disorders in form of “monsters”.
Real Monsters by Toby Allen: Mental disorders in form of “monsters”. BPD: “The borderline personality disorder is one of the most delicate but perhaps most sinister of monsters. The gather is small swarms around their victims and use pheromones to heighten …
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The Real Monsters (pt. 2) – Reborn
Along the lines of trolls/monsters in all of us, this brings a visage to internal mental workings. The Real Monsters are reborn! Upon getting so much attention for my previous designs, I wanted to redesign the monsters and develop the …
The effect of troll figurines randomly stashed in an urban environment
Steven Shepherd Photography | June, 2013This troll doll has been here for at least two years, probably longer. It may be the creepiest thing I’ve ever encountered. Same place, same two hands sticking out of its throat. Same burnt out …
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Project name: Submo
Project name: Submo Group members: Xinran Wang, Peiqi Su Code: https://github.com/xinranwang/Spatial-Media/tree/master/submo And a sample from the in-class demo:
XBee
We learned about wireless sensor communication today and saw this cool video of a project using XBee
Windows 8 ship party
At the Windows 8 ship party, they had an interactive photo booth which would allow you to take a picture of yourself and digitally draw on the image. It was a mess. The booth was set up inside a tent …
Biomechanical Energy Harvesting
This paper and patent provided a detailed overview of an cool system for generating electrical power passively from everyday human movement. The unique thing about this system is that it uses generative braking – only providing resistance when the leg is trying …
