Archive for the ‘Interactive’ Category
After the first Method play in London hosted by Claudia Bernett, we realised that, we would like more of these sessions for some creative stimulation outside our regular projects. Hence, wanted to pick a topic of interest to all the disciplines and one that wouldn’t require a huge foreknowledge of the subject – electric origami was our answer to this.
Through this session, we explored the relationship between flat 2 dimensional surfaces and their transformation into the 3rd dimension by applying simple folds, and how electronics can take this to the next level.
As a general introduction, I gave a quick presentation of the examples of paper folding structures collected and ways electronics can be added to them. We discussed the potential to apply this in real-world applications, after which, everyone soon moved on to hands on work.
The group started off with paper folding structures (Planos) followed by origami and some added electronics to it. We had complex folding patterns printed on paper, conductive aluminium foil, some LEDs, lithium batteries and magnets. After building our desired origami structures, we explored ways to connect the circuit using conductive aluminium tape. The result was some beautiful forms from paper (that is under construction for making lampshades) and paper balloons that glow!!!
Creative culture, Design culture, Interactive, Media & Entertainment, Method PLAY, Smart Textiles, Technology, Wearable Technology
Method PLAY #6: Soft Circuits!
Another successful New York Method PLAY – this one on wearable technology was so successful that we had dudes sewing! Click here to see more to see tutorial slides on how to make your own soft switch & more pictures.
Creative culture, Design culture, Experience design, Interactive, Method Breakfast
Method Breakfast: A Look at Craft
This morning, our creative team sat down with an eclectic group of designers work across physical and digital media, an interesting combination for...
This morning, our creative team sat down with an eclectic group of designers work across physical and digital media, an interesting combination for a discussion on craft.
This is a pretty awesome digital installation created last year by onformative in Berlin. It takes a fairly commonplace situation – LED light...
This is a pretty awesome digital installation created last year by onformative in Berlin. It takes a fairly commonplace situation – LED lights projecting realtime images – and puts a unique spin on it.