Comics Critiquing Technology
These single-frame comics summarize my thoughts on the 7 weekly themes from Allison Burtch's Critical Theory class at The School For Poetic Computation. The drawings were created on paper and scanned. The backgrounds were generatively produced using Processing.
Topic: Decentralization and its Discontents
Topic: Internet of Things
Topic: What was the vision? (computers and education)
Topic: Political Change and Riots
Topic: Messaging and Language
Topic: Utopias and Sci Fi
Topic: Privacy and Surveillance
Work in Progress: Orientation Triggered Audio Object
I'm working on a set of objects that can trigger various samples based on orientation. I plan on making three+ of the these objects that tether wirelessly to a single amplifier and audio source. I'm not sure what the final enclosure of the devices will be but I have considered the "Junk Orchestra" idea (image below). The choice of samples/audio is also under careful consideration.
Technical: This project uses a Teensy controller and audio adaptor board. Orientation is measured with Adafruit's 3-axis accelerometer.
SMS Word Bubble Project
This is a prototype for my first “wearable” project. This word bubble turns SMS messages into very visible accoutrements with the use of a high-contrast OLED character display. The object may invoke unexpected conversation or simply reveal an often hidden method of daily communication. The device can also act as an adaptive technology that allows for simple nonverbal communication. Alternatively the user can share the messaging number and wear whatever anyone decides to message (be it serious, funny or otherwise).
Technical: SMS Communication is managed by an Arduino, Adafruit's FONA module and a T-mobile SIM card. 3D modeling done with Rhino. Printing done using Shapeways. The project is still in testing but working well so far!
Poetic Science Fair at Silent Barn = Bushwick Community Fun++
These Images are from the School for Poetic Computation's "Poetic Science Fair" at the Silent Barn in Bushwick, Brooklyn from Sunday November 12th. We put workshops together including: Code Poetry, Binary Card Games, LED Wearables, Drawing Robots, and Neighborhood Sound Mapping. These free workshops engaged a variety of ages with hands on and conceptual learning about electronics and computing. Below is the comic I made with Taeyoon Choi to support students in the Drawing Robots workshop. Thanks to Alexandra and the whole crew at Silent Barn for facilitating this event. Thanks for Taeyoon Choi for being the head organizer from the sfpc end.
page 1 (by me)
page 2 by Taeyoon
The Internet of Demanding Things
This week's topic for the School For Poetic Computation's Critical Theory Class is the "Internet of Things" known affectionately as Iot. I decided to focus on the idea that, in may unpredictable ways, the Internet of Things will make our lives more complicated by creating dependencies on certain telecommunication interactions with the devices in our homes.
The device I've been working on requires the owner to tweet at it within a specified period of time or its health will slowly decline. If its health reaches zero, a relay will deliver a lethal voltage to the control electronics. When the lethal voltage is applied a red liquid will also be released indicating that the device is indeed dead.
The owner will know how much life the device has remaining by locally watching the LED bar-graph mounted on its back, or by following the device on twitter to receive its hourly health tweets.
Each time the owner tweets the word FEED @resist_death, the device regains five bars of energy. If the owner decides to punish the device, the word IGNORE can tweeted @resist_death and five bars of energy will be deducted. The life of the device is calculated and updated every hour.
Progress: All basic communication structures and bar-graph working.
To do: Work out "death sequence". Design and make "skin." Final Assembly.
Prototyped Electronics
Concept Drawing
@resist_death twitter feed
Working with Particle Systems
@sfpc we've been working with particle systems using openFrameworks. Here's some short video documentation of my studies:
Animation Inspired by John Whitney's 1960s Animations
Test Copy of "SIT PLEASE" Graphic Novel Sent to Press!
Using Blurb for for test copy of Sit Please. Should be in hand by November 3rd! Progress!
Try My PuzzleScript Game
The first MATURE rated PuzzleScript game:
http://www.puzzlescript.net/play.html?p=91738939e15e393acd70
PG Version:
http://www.puzzlescript.net/play.html?p=e5ab4b2a6ffbb36db70c
OpenFrameworks Kinect V2 Workshop with Andrew McWilliams
Andrew McWilliams founder of the Hardware Hacklab led a super workshop @SFPC_school on how to get the Kinect V2 sensor to work on a Mac computer in OpenFrameworks.
All one needs to know is right here! : http://www.jahya.net/blog/
My learning tool for 8-bit binary numbers
Created this today in @ sfpc_school:
Each part of the stomach represents one of the 8 binary positions. Each place starts as a 0. Start with a number and follow the instructions to find out the binary value.
As you follow the path of digestion you determine where the ONES fall and place food in each stomach cavity. Here is 175 in binary: 10101111.
Listen to this: Mike's Femur = Semi-Improvisational-Electronic-Guitar-Noisy-Ambient-Recordings
Mike Glenn and I are proud to finally share some recordings from our weekly rock, noise and drone sessions. These semi-improvisational live recordings from our practice space in the Tenderloin. Recorded between 2012 and 2014 and slightly mixed at Mike's place in the Sunset. All tracks are free for download on soundcloud.
Mike Glenn: Bass, Keyboard, Drums
Andrew Kleindolph: Keyboard, Guitars
Interactive Creative Code Bonanza @GAFFTA last night! Brilliant work @kildall @salvagione
Interactive sensor controlled projection by Paolo Salvagione
Scott Kildall's 3D printed visualizations of San Francisco's unseen water projects.
Air quality visualization by Taurin Barrera, a recent Mills Grad. I always have a soft spot for Mills Alumni!
Sounds in the Mission by Kirstin Henry
A great night and so cool to see the amazing new space that GAFFTA has for at least 10 years!!
Thanks @kildall for the AutoDesk Instructables residency tour!
A few images from my visit to the dream shops at AutoDesk Instructables! My friend Scott Kildall is doing amazing work there!
5 axis CNC router
Waterjet
Beautiful Lathe
Metal Laser Cutter
Horizontal Band Saw
A League of Laser Cutters and 3D printers
Nice Organization System!
Controllable Giant Eyes
11-Axis Milling Machine?
It was a home for cars, now it's full of beautiful...
A former Tesla dealership in Menlo Park is now full of beautiful pieces by Tara Donovan. Nice work @PaceGallery
Another Great Summer Class: Digital Fabrication!
In the 2nd week of CCA's summer formations program, a small group of students from CCA and beyond worked on generative architectural studies using Rhino and Grasshopper. Each project was designed to tile together to create a larger collaborative pattern. Each tile used a different digital fabrication process including: laser cutting, CNC routing and 3D printing. Thanks to Adam Marcus for all the guidance.
Keith and Kiki lay out the group's piece on Friday afternoon.
Cutting curved paths with the CNC router.
Breaking a solid form into 100 or more laser-cut slotted pieces.
My end of the week project collection.NCC
Parametric Modeling at CCA
I just finished a exciting parametric modeling class through CCA's summer formations program. In just 5 days, the whole group produced some amazing parametric studies using Rhino and Grasshopper. Thanks to Adam Marcus for all the guidance.
Drawing using boolean methods.
Study on contours and line divisions.
Various student works presented on the final day.
Grasshopper code
The Playground in Santhiou Mame Gor is Complete!
The kids will swing!
Final Day celebration outside the school
Thank you to all the hard work of the LWHS and Drew students for helping to design and build this playground for Santhiou Mame Gor. Extra special thank you @Youssou Fall for doing so much design and prep work. The playground is a hit!