Digital fabrication machines are controlled through code. Software that generates this code,
such as slicers, often rely on abstractions that restrict practitioners from exploring the full …

Machine settings and tuning are critical for digital fabrication outcomes. However, exploring
these parameters is non-trivial. We seek to enable exploration of the full design space of …

Digital fabrication practice such as 3D printing has increasingly moved into home and
hobbyist environments. Beyond running machines, practitioners in these settings undertake …

Wherever there is light, there is shadow—an inevitable immaterial material, with an
undeniable presence in interaction gestalt. Inspired by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki's book In Praise of …

As digital fabrication machines have become more accessible and widely available,
practitioners in maker communities have become increasingly responsive to the …

The Maker Movement is a social and material movement aspiring to lower the barriers to
participation in technology construction. Material engagement, learning, and collaboration …

In view of its capacity to create physical objects for a wide range of different potential
applications, 3D printing has become increasingly popular over the years. However, given …

Abstract 3D printers are no longer found only in industry, universities or makerspaces but
now are increasingly used in domestic settings. Personal fabrication will increase in the …

This thesis offers a rich picture of owner engagement with desktop 3D printing technologies
in the UK based on the findings from a literature review, online survey study (107 …

This thesis explores interaction between humans, materials, and machines, in the context of
makerspaces. The concept of making describes a practice that deals with new technologies …