Vibrobot 2010

Vibrobot 2010 was an overwhelming success.

What began as a simple exercise in exploring creativity techniques and the creative potential of some very basic forms of technology (a battery, a small motor, and some random materials), morphed into a collection of quite intriguing 'bots and mobile sculptures, all of which moved (one of the requirements) and several of which acted in quite unexpected ways.  

Students tried building and rebuilding their pieces, and documented their successes (and frustrations) along the way in order to develop a better understanding of how the creative process is not always smooth or linear. New ideas and approaches can  occur quickly, and accidents can lead to interesting discoveries and solutions.  This is all quite important stuff to keep in mind for future builds.

 

 

 

October 14, 2010

1/ Print-out and start work on the "take-home creativity assignment" found at the top of the course links at the right side of this page. Please bring these to class this week so that I can see how you are doing and answer your questions. If you can't remember how to do the creativity techniques on the take-home, please look at hte creativity slides that i used in class (these are also found at the right). These assignments will be due in class October 21.

2/ Bring your proposals for your "Tool or Toy " assignment to class. Each person will get one minute to explain to the class what problem area they are working on, and what they have been doing to solve the paricular problem or challenge that they have isolated.  The class will then provide feedback in form of solutions, encouragement or additional information or ideas. Use this as a sounding board for your ideas.

3/ We will have another build this week as well - interactive LED lamp sculptures