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Cool Hunting: Soft Sensors

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Soft Sensors

A student crafts literally warmer and fuzzier computer interfaces

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Lara Grant just graduated from the Interactive Telecommunications Program at NYU where she literally crafted out her own niche in "wearable technology."

"It's not a real major, just my interest," the 28-year-old Brooklyn resident explains.

Her thesis, Soft Sensors, fuses the digital world with physical experience by creating computer controls out of felt. With so much anxiety about an increasingly digital existence, her project refreshingly points out the potential for truly warm and fuzzy interfaces. Using soft circuitry, Grant made an array of felt housings that—when stretched, squeezed, prodded or poked—change the electronic resistance which feeds into a computer.

Possible applications are varied and aren't limited to just one field—ideas include video game controllers and reactive costumes triggered by a the movements of the wearer.

"There is a lot more exploration to do and these techniques from this project can be used in many different arenas," she says.

Grant, who has six years experience as a fashion and textile designer, sees Soft Sensors as only the beginning for what could be a new field of digital interfaces.

"The four felt sensors in this project is not the end to the means either, they are simply the body I found suitable as a first introduction to the techniques used to create them with."

Check out videos of some examples on Vimeo and track developments on her blog.

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Cool Hunting: Komforte Chockolates Tortilla Lime + Salt Bar

Komforte Chockolates Tortilla Lime + Salt Bar

Artisan chocolates meet savory south-of-the-border tang

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Subtly crunchy and with its palate-challenging mix of salty, sweet and sour flavors, one of our office-mates put it best when she called Komforte Chockolates' Tortilla Lime + Salt bar a "super stoner snack." The treat expertly balances a difficult combo of tangy lime, small bits of tortilla chips and a rich milk chocolate base, all nicely punctuated by a hit of salt, even pleasing our tasters who initially thought they "would hate it."

Other reviews included "exotic yet approachable," and nearly all were taken by the "mouth melt" which comes from a soft texture that's closer to a ganache than traditional firm bars—and definitely speaks to the "comfort" side of the experience. The quality comes from Komforte's commitment to artisinal production methods, making their chocolates in small batches and sourcing all ingredients locally and nationally.

Their debut line also includes Ramen Noodle and French Toast, and all flavors start at $3 per bar, selling online as well as from retailers nationwide, which you can locate on their site.

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pressed brooch test

thanks doug

They might be Giants.

potter press review

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So I just got my new press in the mail today. It is a sweet little machine. I had been cutting out dies on the laser and been dying to press some more metal!! For the money this is WELL worth it. It is a smaller 12 ton press so it has a smaller capacity. The max opening is 4" x 5" it doesn't have the deeper pressing capability of a larger press but again for the money.... The frame is made from 1/2" laser cut steel and the platters are milled smooth. It comes with a 2.25 pusher that sets in the top via a set screw. Everything is smooth and required no clean up. I think I might alter the handle to make it longer to get more leverage. All in all I am very happy. I am going to try and get a couple for the basic studio. Kevin Potter also makes stakes etc. You should check out his site here: http://www.potterusa.com/

Continue Time - kinetic artwork / functional clock from Sander Mulder on Vimeo.

Worldwide limited edition of 40 items + 1 artist proof.
For more information and images see sandermulder.com

Design: Sander Mulder
Music: Mr. Projectile, "I am back"
Video: Designguide.tv

Our office clock fell, causing the minutes- and second pointer to come off and they were just laying in the transparent cover. Witnessing the random patterns that occurred while the hour pointer still rotated, the concept for the Continue Time was born.

While creating mesmerizing patterns on your wall the pointers are still read as with any traditional clock. The widest pointer ( attached to the clockwork ) shows the hours, the medium sized pointer ( attached to the hour pointer ) shows the minutes, the smallest pointer ( attached to the minute pointer ) shows the seconds.

Myra's studio

Had a chance to snap a few pics in Myra's studio during the metals party.

Sneak peek

Sneak peek

Summer class!!

Nothing to do this summer? Beat the heat and take my Metals Digital Fabrication Class at SUNY New Paltz.

May 26th till June 29th Mon-Thurs 1:30P-5:30P

In this course we cover advanced techniques and applications for using
...the computer as an artistic tool. 3D Modeling skills will be augmented
to allow for a more intuitive and comfortable approach to sophisticated
design projects such as multiples, laser cutting, advanced rendering
and template generation. Students are encouraged to develop pieces
using personally selected digital fabrication techniques covered in the
class. There may be additional costs for outsourcing projects. Some
techniques to be covered: 3D modeling, packaging, vector art and web
2.0 applications. There may be additonal costs for outsourcing projects
such as laser cutting, 3D printing and Desktop publishing.

http://www.projectione.com/bitmaps/

bitMAPS from PROJECTiONE on Vimeo.

bitMaps Teaser from PROJECTiONE on Vimeo.