As an experiment I cut a bunch of “combs” out of 1/4″ plywood on the laser cutter. I then glued up the combs to form a (somewhat) solid mass. After it dried I trimmed off the edges and then turned it on the lathe.

I was pretty happy with the results. Got some interesting curves and patterns that I didn’t expect. Next phase: go bigger, less voids.

Laser Cut Combs and Initial Glue Up

Trimmed off edges

The ITP Winter Show was kind of a blur, but it went great. So many amazing exhibits. Below are some quick videos of Kinetic Sculpture 5 in action.

I have the good fortune to be lending a hand on an incredible installation: Lumarca.

Lumarca is a volumetric display that allows viewers to experience digital animations in true three dimensional space. The video does not do it justice, the effect is pretty amazing in person. And this January 12th you can come and see it at Eyebeam.

The creators Albert Hwang and Matt Parker have done some incredible work, not to be missed.

For more information on the show check out http://eyebeam.org/events/main-space-lumarca.

Here is the amazing instructions created by designer Yoko Ohama Sakao with direction from Tina Roth Eisenberg (swissmiss herself).

So great.

Limited edition now available at the swissmiss shop

I was on Make Live (every second and fourth Wdnesday) last night doing a little piece on how to make mini Star Lights. Thanks Matt and Becky it was a lot of fun.

Here is a quick video of my Physical Computing final. The kinetic sculpture is a series of 5 pendulums that are controlled by the viewer. When one waves there hand over a sensor, a pendulum is fired. It is kind of addictive.

Some shots of the build process:

This is a big one. Today swissmiss opened an online store. And I have the incredible honor of having one of my designs as one of the first items for sale. Mobile Homes in Swiss red are available now.

This is by far the most I’ve made of anything before. Images of the build process below:

I’m so excited about this. Please check out the store and the other designers as well.

Paul Octavious
Oliver Jeffers
Mark Weaver

Swissmiss was so kind to blog about my Secret Passageway Switch (and Mobile Homes). Now I’m worried that the servers will crash. Thanks Tina.

Also, I should mention that the switches are now for sale. Please note, the installation instructions have not be finalized yet. If you buy the product you will not have the full instructions for a few weeks. I got to get on that.

I worked with some great people on this little video project we called “Run Go Exit”. Our character has the ability to travel through electronic screens – this is a not so normal day in his life.

For the last couple of months I’ve been going to grad school, NYU’s ITP program to be exact. This place is fantastic. Meeting amazing people and seeing incredible things. The output of this joint is ridiculous.

All of our ITP work is kept in blog form (you can see a link to mine under the copyright on the left, or juyt click here), the content isn’t for everybody — kind of technical. But I thought I’d show some highlights over the next few days.

Our first Physical Computing project is lovingly referred to as a Stupid Pet Trick. It’s purpose is to prove that you understand the basics of electronics, sensors, and microcontrollers. Basically, make things move and LED’s blink, I went a little literal with the whole blinking LED’s.