Thesis: "Q"
"Q" is a dynamic companion toy that has the ability to share in a child's interests and adventures. Through spoken language, Q can assist with homework, tell stories, relay messages, and play games. Underneath Q's huggable exterior is an Android-enabled device that performs voice recognition, text to speech, and retrieves filtered content from the Internet. Q can both learn from and educate its owner, creating a unique relationship full of discovery and wonder.
Role: Concept | Designer | Programmer | Researcher
Tech: Android | Java | Arduino | Bluetooth | XML | JSON | HTML5 | CSS | Java Libraries | Web APIs (Google Voice, Google Maps, Dictionary.com and Twilio)
Illustration: Mike Boldt
Voice-over: Quinton Flynn
Press: The Technoverse Blog | Core77
Exhibit: ITP Spring Show 2011 - NY
Website: PirateQ.com
Musical Paintbrush
The Musical Paintbrush reexamines the concept of painting. Typically when you paint you decide on a subject, technique, and color palette. However, the Musical Paintbrush has another influential layer, music, which is added to the act of painting. Musical notes are produced corresponding to paint colors chosen; creating your own visual and sonic experience.
Role: Concept | Designer | Programmer | Construction
Tech: Arduino | Processing | MIDI | XBee | Color Sensor | Flex Sensor
Press: NPR (On The Media) | Venture Beat | Read Write Web
Exhibit: Maker Faire 2010 - CA | ITP Spring Show 2010 - NY | Dust or Magic 2010 - NJ
Website: MusicalPaintbrush.com
Wearable Tech: ELX7
This wearable is influenced by a cyber punk aesthetic, a genre which exhibits many crude technology creations that are usually illustrated with a glowing light component. I have taking that aesthetic and married it with a more refined, couture style to create a elegant paradox.
Role: Concept | Designer | Construction | Photography
Tech: EL Wire
Press: Core77 | NY1
Model: Victoria Lee
Make-up: Christine Q. Nguyen
Exhibit: ITP Winter Show 2010 - NY | 92Y TRIBECA - NY
Human Wind Chime
A sound and light sculpture that reacts to human touch.
Group: Patricia Adler | Mindy Tchieu | Saul Kessler
Role: Design | Construction | Programming
Tech: Arduino | Processing
Press: Gizmodo | Make Online
Exhibit: ITP Winter Show 2009 - NY | ITP Gallery Show 2010 - NY
