This is an example of a rube goldberg project conneting multiple recycled objects together: ReFunct Media v2.0 @ruared from recyclism on Vimeo.
September 2011 archive
Sep 08 2011
Augmented Reality Performance
This isn’t directly related to our class, but for the person who expressed an interest in Augmented Reality (Was it Thor?) Here’s the link to the Manifest.AR projects taking place at the Dumbo Arts Festival Sept. 23-25. Check it out: http://bit.ly/ouUfbE
Sep 07 2011
scrapyard challenge #1 E-Junk
View No Scarpyard in 86th street in a larger map I went along the 86th street for twice, where I am living in. First time, it was a Wednesday morning , no interesting, I saw a trash-man dealing with the junk stuff near by, and went to ask him where the nearest scrapyard was, …
Sep 06 2011
Trash Map
I live in Park Slope. Land of the stroller. I really love the vibe here, but our little neighborhood does more or less have a bedtime of 11pm. In my strolls around the block I didn’t find one bit of electronics to scavenge. Basically all of the side streets have very neatly arranged garbage cans …
Sep 06 2011
Reading Response
Lessons from the Scrapyard If I had known 15 years ago I would be reading an article in grad school that referenced both Legos and the movie Sneakers I think my head would have exploded. Both very near and dear to my childhood heart. I was too busy wasting my allowance on Star Wars action …
Sep 06 2011
Reading Response
A couple of the high-tech solutions with low-tech alternatives sort of gave me a slap in the face. The library is a wealth of knowledge and answers but most of us take it for granted. When it comes to general readings we tend to turn to bookshops and grabbing new books off the shelves. Why …
Sep 06 2011
Scavenging Adventures Epi 1
So I had the opportunity to explore two areas of Manhattan, the Upper West and K-Town, as I had to move twice within a week (urgh). I went scavenging alone (in daytime) the first round and my housemate wanted to join the second time (at night). 1) Upper West Prior to moving into my permanent …
Sep 06 2011
[rd1]
For someone who had a hard time finding the reading (like I did.) Since the link http://www.collab2011.scrapyardchallenge.com/lfsy.pdf is not working. Thanks Parinot for the file though! lessons from the scrapyard Lesson from the scrapyard: Creative uses of found materials within a workshop setting The chemistry of the idea of scrapyard challenge is really something. Combining …
Sep 06 2011
[wk1] junk scavenging diary #1
Aug 31, 2011 3:45 pm I was going to check out NYU computer store when I found this printer lying there right in front of my feet. I grabbed it right away and that’s how my scavenging officially started!! The junk was on Waverly Pl. x Mercer St. I think it’s from NYU’s dorm nearby. …
Sep 06 2011
reading: lessons from the scrapyard
In last week, that was my first time to heard about the interesting term, ” lost technology.” For me, I think technology definitely bring lots of advantages to people, however, there must something we lost from this advance, such as friends. As international student, the only way I can contact with my Taiwanese friends …