The intersection of users, roles, interactions, and technologies in creativity support tools
Creativity Support Tools (CSTs) have become an integral part of artistic creation. The range
of CST technologies is broad—from fabricators to generative algorithms to robots. The …
of CST technologies is broad—from fabricators to generative algorithms to robots. The …
PneuFab: Designing Low-Cost 3D-Printed Inflatable Structures for Blow Molding Artifacts
Access to computer-aided fabrication tools, such as 3D printing, empowers various craft
techniques to democratize the creation of artifacts. To afford new blow molding techniques in …
techniques to democratize the creation of artifacts. To afford new blow molding techniques in …
4Doodle: 4D printing artifacts without 3D printers
4D printing encodes transformability over time, which empowers users to create artifacts by
on-demand deformation. The creative process of 4D printing shape-changing artifacts can …
on-demand deformation. The creative process of 4D printing shape-changing artifacts can …
ShrinCage: 4D printing accessories that self-adapt
3D printing technology makes Do-It-Yourself and reforming everyday objects a reality.
However, designing and fabricating attachments that can seamlessly adapt existing objects …
However, designing and fabricating attachments that can seamlessly adapt existing objects …
BrickStARt: Enabling In-situ Design and Tangible Exploration for Personal Fabrication Using Mixed Reality
3D-printers enable end-users to design and fabricate unique physical artifacts but maintain
an increased entry barrier and friction. End users must design tangible artifacts through …
an increased entry barrier and friction. End users must design tangible artifacts through …
Interactive digital fabrication machine control directly within a CAD environment
Interactive fabrication aims to close the gap between design and fabrication, allowing for rich
interactions with materials and reflection in action. Drawing from craft practice, we contribute …
interactions with materials and reflection in action. Drawing from craft practice, we contribute …
Bodystylus: freehand on-body design and fabrication of epidermal interfaces
In traditional body-art, designs are adjusted to the body as they are applied, enabling
creative improvisation and exploration. Conventional design and fabrication methods of …
creative improvisation and exploration. Conventional design and fabrication methods of …
Measurement Patterns: User-Oriented Strategies for Dealing with Measurements and Dimensions in Making Processes
The majority of errors in making processes can be tracked back to errors in dimensional
specifications. While technical aspects of measurement, such as precision and speed have …
specifications. While technical aspects of measurement, such as precision and speed have …
Escapeloom: Fabricating new affordances for hand weaving
Hand-weaving is a beloved craft in history, holding promise for many opportunities in
making from flat sheet fabrics to smart textiles. To afford new weaving experiences, we …
making from flat sheet fabrics to smart textiles. To afford new weaving experiences, we …