For this week’s project to work with the laser cutter, I used laser cut acrylic and LED strips to create a light box. I jumped around between several ideas, but eventually landed on the idea of doing animal shaped night light/ light box. Final result: — Process: First was sketching out the animals on illustrator. […]
Category: ITP Fall 2018
PCM + ICM Final Wk 10: Proposal, Prototype, Production, Process
Updates on Week 10 a.) Project Proposal b.) Schematic Diagram c.) Diagrams for Production d.) Timeline + Bill of Materials e.) Prototypes f.) Analog Input g.) Web Design — a.) Proposal Presentation: This proposal pdf was put together for ICM, but serves as a helpful guide of the project’s why, what, for who, and […]
Fab Wk 2: Modular
For this week’s assignment to make 5 identical objects, I decided to make hexagon ping pong paddles! The final result is below. — Process: Originally, I was planning to do five bird houses, and even got so far as doing 1 birdhouse. See image below. I was not happy with the end result of […]
PCM Wk 9 Final: System Plan, Timeline, Materials
Solar Energy Learning Table Idea: I aim to create an interactive learning table that explains how solar panels work and how energy is converted into electricity. Specific Points to Communicate: Main objective: Learn about the science of solar cells and how it can impact our lives if we incorporate it into our lifestyle. 1.) Science […]
PCM Wk 9 Final: Light + Filter Experiments
Experimenting with Lights and Filters 1.) First we prepared our equipments, filters and notes. Equipments include: a laser pointer, an LED flashlight, polarizing filters, solar panels, color filters. 2.) Next was experimenting with the polarizing filters to manipulate the amount of light that passes through. Polarizing filters may give us more range than neutral density […]
ICM Wk 8: Media
For this week’s assignment to create a sketch that uses external media (sound, images or video), I decided to do a piece using a song and the video camera. The final code is here: https://editor.p5js.org/elinsterz/sketches/SkKJAW0hm Below is a video of the piece: — Process: This time around, instead of sketching out my plans for the […]
PCM Final: Research + Resources
Ongoing list of research links, videos, images related to solar energy and light: (this will be updated constantly) https://www.evilmadscientist.com/2008/simple-solar-circuits/ https://www.pveducation.org/ https://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/solar-birdhouse-giving-birds-the-edge-over-mother-nature.html https://www.sunriseenergyventures.com/news/6-common-questions-solar-energy-projects/ https://www.energysage.com/solar/solar-faq/ https://www.pveducation.org
Fab Wk 1: Flashlight
Final Result: For this first assignment to make a flashlight, I knew I wanted to do something boxy and minimal. This is partly due to my current skill limitations in the woodshop ( i have yet to learn how make anything remotely round using wood) and my preference for clean-looking aesthetics. I also wanted to give […]
PCM Wk 8.5: Final Project Reflections
10/31/2018 Since the last class (before meeting with Professor Tom for office hours), I felt lost about what to do with this idea. I knew I wanted to deal with the topic of solar energy as it is a topic I feel compelled to better understand. One of the best part about designing is being […]
PCM Wk 8: Final Project Proposal
Idea: Solar Energy Learning Table I aim to create an interactive learning table and display that helps myself and others better understand how solar panels work and how energy is converted into electricity. Objectives: 1.) Learn about the science of solar cells: how light is turned into electrical energy through the use of semiconductors. 2.) […]
Emily Lin 