For those of you who have seen Monty Python star and overall comedy genius John Cleese’s lecture on creativity, you might recall that it is a sort of pre-TED era TED Talk with exceptional points and quotes worth repeating–even decades later. In the case that you’re looking for a little extra creative juice this week, refer to this video and more specifically, his fail-proof recipe for creative thinking.
Calling themselves “The Next Dimension of Touch”, Qeexo’s new FingerSense technology features a tiny acoustic sensor installed into a touchscreen device that listens and measures the vibrations of objects that touch it. Whether the input comes in the form of a a fingertip, knuckle, or nail, FingerSense adds an enhancement to touch interaction that allows screens to know not just if the finger is using the screen for input, but how.
Love patterns? Working them into your design? How about blanketing algorithm-driven, parametric geometry across the screen or printing it out for use as a light shade that both baffles and amazes the mind? If you’ve ever wondered how some people model those amazing patterned designs or intricate, randomized detail of a 3D printed structure, look no further. Modelab is delivering the knowledge and with it, a mix of workshops and webinars that have a good dose of intros to generative modeling and a look into more advanced uses.
Flat-pack designs are among my favorite when it comes to simplicity and intelligent thought. Not only are they creating 3D space out of 2D packaging, but they almost always incorporate some sort of origami-like thought in the design process and solve often-overlooked problems. The Applique Pop-Up Corner Light is one of those designs, and solves the problem of bare, cold, and empty corners in the room.
With all the news and headlines regarding 3D printing these days, it’s a topic of conversation that’s bound to come up during at least a few family gatherings as the holidays approach us. Being the design and engineering-saavy individual that you are, you will probably be the one expected to do the explaining…or you could print out one of these nifty infographics.