Archive for November, 2007

Data sculptures

Data sculptures create objects out of mathematical functions.
This skyline is the histogram of an image, basically the tally of different shades of gray within an image.

This chair is produced by a sound wave. By varying frequency and amplitude over time, you get a 3-dimensional volume. Quite function-al if you […]

Talking Microwave

I just noticed the microwave at my office has a record a message feature. I noticed this because it said to press ‘Message’ to listen to a message.
This actually seems like a cool feature. If you want to leave instructions for loved ones that they’ll have to microwave their own damn Lean Cuisine […]

Scrolling

When scrolling through a list, the list should always show you the next item in teh list. That way you never hit the last item on the screen without seeing the next item (unless you’re at the very last item).
You don’t register seeing the item you want before you scroll past it.
DVRs have had […]

Magnetic Accoutrements

This magnetic nail polish reminds me of these magnetic contact lenses from a few months back.
Could you track the magnetic fields from your fingertips in the same way they intend to track the contact lenses? There’s probably an instrument idea in there somewhere.
I just hope they’re not strong enough to wipe your […]