Presentation Synopsis:
As 3D printers increase in quality and in accessibility, we see them moving out of industrial design labs and into maker spaces, libraries, museums, and homes. Even those without physical access to 3D printers can order custom 3D prints from services like Shapeways to be mailed to their homes. But what can people make with these machines, and how can they design those objects? There is a large skill gap between expert modelers and novices; this translates to differences in the types of objects they produce. We want to aid novice makers in moving away from plastic trinkets towards functional objects with embedded electrical and mechanical components. I’ll discuss two projects in this space: one tool allows makers to author geometry using clay and stickers, and the other helps makers create internal pipes.
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Biography:
Valkyrie is a PhD student working with Bjoern Hartmann in the (UC) Berkeley Institute of Design. Her research focuses on design tools for 3D printing, specifically for creating interactive objects like video game controllers. She is broadly interested in technologies to encourage interest and participation in STEAM.
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http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/~valkyrie/index.html
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