Hands That Made Box Trolls

Laika Studios making Box Trolls

I’m a big fan of Laika Studios. They have some of the most talented makers. Here’s a great video “From The Hands That Made”, Box Trolls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y8E7xJ6MXU

MAKER SPACE at UO: Focus Group

Here’s an invitation to participate in a focus group being conducted by the Business School and the City of Eugene. From: Claire Sakaguchi <csakagu2@uoregon.edu> Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2014 2:25 PM Subject: MAKER SPACE at UO: Focus Group Hi everyone!…

Carl Bass Interveiw on Discovery

Carl Bass Interveiw on Discovery

Here is a great interview with maker Carl Bass, CEO of Autodesk, on the Discovery channel. The interview has some great shots of the Autodesk workshop at Pier 9 in San Francisco. http://watch.discoverychannel.ca/#clip1072805 Please continue to encourage colleagues to subscribe…

Digital Makers Challenging Education

Digital Makers Challenging Education

I know the article I’m referencing on BBC News is titled, “How 3D printing is changing the shape of lessons”, but that is a lousy title. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-26871084 The article highlights one of the benefits that an open fabrication space is…

Venture Lab

Venture Lab

Though the Venture Lab is geared towards K-12, I thought this was an inspiring example of a maker community. http://venturelab.org/

INST-INT

INST-INT

Interactive installations are an interesting intersection between art and engineering. The INST-INT conference bringings together practitioners from the field to share what they’ve learned, new opportunities, experiences and insights. Like art, architecture and technology? You might want to check it…

Georgia Tech Invention Studio

Georgia Tech Invention Studio

Here’s a great tour of Georgia Tech’s Invention Studio from Tech Crunch! http://techcrunch.com/video/techcrunch-makers-georgia-techs-invention-studio/518146167/

Speakers at Core77 Conference

Speakers at Core77 Conference

Core77 has announced the list 0f speakers for their conference on Object Culture in New York. I have to say, the list looks pretty good. http://www.core77.com/conference/?cd=20140516&cs=c77_tw#speakers

Handibot CNC - New 5 axis accessory

Handibot CNC – New 5 axis accessory

ShopBot, makers of the Handibot introduce two new accessories: a rotary tool and a five-access tool. Both tools push the CNC machine towards 3D — giving users an alternative to 3D printing. http://makezine.com/2014/05/14/another-path-to-3d-shopbot-tools-expands-its-handibot-cnc-unit/

Artisan Asylum - Amazing Making Community

Artisan Asylum – Amazing Making Community

Artisan Asylum has an amazing story and amazing making facility. Check it out! Be sure to watch the video and listen to Gui Cavalcanti talk about how they have been able to help artists and designers turn their ideas into…

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