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April 24, 2015
Sew Kitschy, Sew Cool: How to Cross-Stitch Furniture
Feeling crafty? Learn how to cross-stitch furniture and give your dressers, drawers, tables, or chairs a creative upgrade that’ll make even older pieces look fresh and new! Want to do something really fancy to your furniture? Gather your tapestry yarns and find the drill bits, this DIY’s just for you. […]
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Pocket Universe: Next Level Infinity Mirror
At some point in your life you’ve probably been in a gym or other location that had mirrors facing each other, and wondered about the reflection that seemed to repeat into itself infinitely. This technique can be replicated by using two two-way mirrors with lights inside, making it appear as […]
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April 20, 2015
Empathy VR Telepresence Rig Uses Oculus Rift to Connect Distant Friends
Tatsuki Adaniya started his Virtual Reality (VR) project as a way to keep in touch with his long distance girlfriend. He wanted something more personal than texting or even Skype. He wanted something that would let him feel like he was in the same room, sharing the same view as […]
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Disney 3D Prints with Fabric, Makes Soft Interactive Toys
The folks at Disney have been exploring some really interesting techniques for fabrication. Their latest is this interesting method of 3D printing with fabric. The process is best described as an automated system for assembling laser cut layers of fabric. Their machine resembles a tiny assembly line more than a […]
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10 Places To Get Your Fashion Fix At Maker Faire
Designers are always pushing the boundaries with fashion and the place to see this happening is Maker Faire Bay Area. Every year there is always something interesting to see. People are continuously experimenting with new ways to upcycle old clothing and incorporate technology into designs that stretch the imagination. Last […]
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April 19, 2015
New Project: Make This Mini Star Wars BB-8 Ball Droid with a Hacked Sphero
As an industrial designer, I’ve been particularly fascinated by products that have personality and emotion. And I think the droids in Star Wars have always been really great at capturing a character without facial expression and drawing you in. And BB-8 was no different when they brought it out onstage […]
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Red-Hot Steel and Green Fire Make Gilly A Sight to Behold
“Does it move?” This is one of the most common questions you’ll hear if you happen to be standing near Gilly, a giant stainless steel sculpture by Orion Fredricks. The swooping curves, anatomically inspired construction, and lifelike posture make it feel as though Gilly is about to turn and look […]
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April 18, 2015
Sofa Hack: Wooden Armrest Table with Built-In Cup Holder
As anyone who’s ever made the mistake of trying to balance a full beverage on the armrest of a couch already knows, it’s a terrible idea that will probably end in both tears and an emergency trip to the hardware store to rent a steam cleaner. So, whether you’re curled […]
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Attack On Titan Cardboard Table Is Cosplay for Your Couch
There are two hot properties engulfing living rooms everywhere across North America. One is of the animated variety and the other is of the ‘must have’ home furnishings persuasion. First we have one of the hottest anime programs in the history of the genre! Attack on Titan has become […]
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April 17, 2015
MakerBot Lays Off 100 Employees, Closes All Retail Stores
The company announces plans to re-organize it business through staff and expense reductions and closure of its three brick-and-mortar stores.
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