November 2011
1 post
An Interview with Kevin Slavin
Amazing interview with Kevin Slavin on algorithms and augmented reality.
Given everything a phone can do, suggesting that the screen is the most important thing about it seems like a misunderstanding of what’s powerful in there. For me, the single most powerful aspect of the mobile phone is that it’s connected to other people and other things. I’m not saying the screen isn’t important. But what...
August 2011
1 post
The Trivialities and Transcendence of Kickstarter
Excellent article in New York Times Magazine this weekend about Kickstarter.
And, on that note, anyone who loves beautiful pens should check out CW&T’s Pen Type A before the campaign ends!
July 2011
2 posts
When Patents Attack
An amazing episode of This American Life: When Patents Attack is a must listen for innovators.
Tweenbots FAQ
I’ve had an ongoing document of my thoughts about my project, the Tweenbots, for some time. They are the ideas that can’t seem to fit well into a 15 minute talk, or the website itself. Their current format isn’t perfect, but hopefully helps capture some of my inspiration and thoughts about the work.
What is a Tweenbot? Tweenbots are simple human-dependent cardboard robots...