Redesign and relocate the aging bubbles exhibit at Impression 5 Science Center. I added to the atmosphere with iridescent plastic panels that resembled the thin-film effect seen on bubbles.
When it comes to hands-on exhibits, I usually favor mechanical solutions over electrical because mechanical methods are more obvious to the user, often allow for wider exploration, and often require less maintenance. However, there are times when circuits make sense. I have the ability to design and implement simple circuits, including PCB design and integration with consumer/commercial electronics.
I was tasked with creating a camera setup that would allow visitors to remotely view birds at a feeder. Unable to find a kid-proof control interface, I created a controller that allows a pair of Suzo Happ analog joysticks to control a Sony EVID70 commercial grade pan-tilt-zoom camera.
The software allows a technician to easily change various parameters (such as maximum zoom, pan/tilt ranges) with a laptop via a serial interface.
Check out the code on github!
A hands on exhibit about Michigan nature and environment at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, MI.
The MSU Museum contracted me to design an exhibit about the impact of Rachel Carson and Silent Spring. There was a lot of text but not many artifacts, so I did my best to add images and compartmentalize the text to make it easier to skim. Because the exhibit would travel, I was required to put all text and images on 4×6′ panels. I designed backdrops to the panels to connect them and unify the gallery.
Myself and 3 other designers were contracted to assist with the design of a technical learning facility for Underwriters Laboratories. Below are the ‘exploded view’ dioramas I created from UL-certified products.
