Category Archive: Softness of Things

29 Apr

Materiality [Final]

Materiality [Final]

I have done a lot of experimentation with silicone as an insulator and a tactile material but these have all involved working with molds where …

 
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20 Apr

Schrödinger [Bonsai Duck]

Schrödinger [Bonsai Duck]

Interactivity Interactivity is not reactivity. It is frequently confused as such, but distinct. Reactivity is a direct causal reaction to input. You flip …

 
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07 Apr

Space [Part 2]

Space [Part 2]

A week ago I wrote about what spaces mean to me . I realize now that I only made half of the journey. As I …

 
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31 Mar

Space

Space

I grew up among mansions. It was the dotcom boom 1.0 and silicone valley was ready to take on Bel Air for gratuitous bedrooms, …

 
By Elizabeth
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11 Mar

Materiality

Materiality

Pouring silicone from container to release air and fill the mold. I don’t think anyone would question that I have a bit of a material fetish. …

 
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04 Mar

Dignity

Dignity

In our last class of Softness of Things, we discussed design for the other 90%, namely creating technological solutions for challenges in the developing nations. …

 
By Elizabeth
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22 Feb

The Leftovers Paradox

The Leftovers Paradox

I do not consider myself a civic recycler.  I do not sort my paper and plastic out of some higher ideal.  I do not carry …

 
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12 Feb

Connecting My Foot With My Sister’s Face

Connecting My Foot With My Sister’s Face

My Sister & I Have Issues… Anyone who knows us, knows that my sister and I like to beat each other up.  The mock outrages, pained …

 
By Elizabeth
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04 Feb

Modular Flower Speaker

Modular Flower Speaker

There are those among us to take it as a point of “fashion” to wear loud things, be they neon orange American Apparel hoodies, outrageously …

 
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28 Jan

Paper Lanterns

Paper Lanterns

Our first day of Softness of Things was, as to be expected, inspiring. Along with our general introductions, Despina had us state a particular …

 
By Elizabeth
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