obsolete objects ← JK

Prototype: Object as Symbol

Nov

14

2012

Reflection Thesis Prototype: Cassette Projection from Jennifer Kaye on Vimeo.

In thinking about our relationship with and usage of objects, I wondered: what happens when you remove both the person and the object from the equation? What evidence of that interaction are we left with? Is that evidence compelling? Does it capture how the person feels about the object and the experience of interacting with ...

Answering Machine Hack

Oct

17

2012

I’m brainstorming ways to alter a digital answering machine so that it can either be used to engage with more modern technologies, or perform some new function that is valuable/interesting/relevant. Ideas so far: Integrate Siri Make it reply to my voicemail for me Make it alert me when I have a voicemail on my cell ...

Cassette Tape Adapter Hack

Oct

17

2012

A cassette tape adapter is a way to retrofit new(er) technology such as CDs and MP3s to work with old technology (a tape deck). Simply plug the headphone jack of the adapter into any device that accepts it and one can play music through the tape deck stereo. I’ve been thinking about the way that ...

Old/New Tech “Combines”

Oct

17

2012

I’m brainstorming ways to allow people to use new technology with old technology: Bold = old, obsolete thing Italic = new technology/method (parentheses) = combine idea wallets – credit cards, google wallet (google wallet wallet) glasses/contacts – lasik surgery pagers – cell phones (pager that dials phone numbers) carrier pigeons – email printing press – ...

All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace (2/3)

Oct

16

2012

I’ve been watching these Adam Curtis documentaries for inspiration. They’ve been really thought provoking and given me an interesting perspective on the relationship between humans an machines throughout history. I didn’t take notes during the first episode, but I started jotting things down during the second one. See below: Adam Curtis – All Watched Over ...

Brainstorm – Obsolete Things

Oct

15

2012

tattoos fanny packs wallets glasses/contacts pagers carrier pigeons printing press analog clock/watch alarm clock/clock radio doorbell slides candles musical instruments encyclopedias the news money everything that exists now, in 5 minutes

The Museum of Interesting Things

Oct

11

2012

Saw these guys at Maker Faire; lots of cool old technology! Object on their site that has most potential for a thesis project: Pigeon Harness

Cool Machines / Kinetic Art

Oct

9

2012

Jean Tinguely: “Rotozaza 2” Jean Tinguely: “Homage to New York” Jean Tinguely – Homage to New York (1960) from Stephen Cornford on Vimeo. Theo Jansen: “Strandbeest”

Thesis Flea-search / Thrifty Saturday

Oct

6

2012

I went out in search of materials for a project prototype, and what better place to look than a flea market? There’s everything under the sun–vintage toys, clothing, housewares, and tools… and they all have mysterious histories. Who used to own them? Where have they been? How did they end up here? ...

Graphing Calculator Hacks

Sep

30

2012

One of my favorite projects at Maker Faire ’12–various graphing calculator hacks by Cemetech My TI-83 should be very afraid…

Mechanical Flipbook

Sep

30

2012

“Instead of a crank on the side, there’s a tiny motor that rotates the spindle and flexible cards flip by giving the illusion of moving pictures. Then they connect several boxes together and coax the flipping images to tell a little story in a scene that travels from box to box.” – mechanicalflipbook.com They’re making a ...

Old Tech + New Tech

Sep

30

2012

Update Twitter in Morse Code with the Tworsekey by Martin Kaltenbrummer Mintpass Cube concept brings analog back to digital music by Mintpass Decopunk iPod rig by Winged Fist Steampunk Laptop by Admiral Aaron Ravensdale Steampunk incandescent USB lamp by Winged Fist High voltage power supply for Nixies, CFL, Neon-Glow-Bulbs etc. for my steampunk ...

The Steampunk Workshop

Sep

27

2012

The Steampunk Workshop, a blog run by Jake von Slatt, posts a lot of content on Steampunk culture. I’m particularly interested in the (very well documented!) projects that combine new technology with old technology. Here are some of my favorite: Putting Old Lenses on a Cannon DSLR Feature: The Oomphalapompatronium! Cross-Stitch Made ...

Lift

Sep

27

2012

“Lift works to identify and anticipate current and emerging usages of digital technologies through research, events, publications and services.” “Lift is a community of pioneers who explore the social implications of new technologies. We aim to turn innovation into opportunity by anticipating the major shifts ahead, and connect the people who drive them. We work together ...