With Washington’s Stay at Home order and given that our group gatherings can sometimes be larger than 10 we will be meeting virtually for the time being. To participate join our Google Meet at 6:30pm

meet.google.com/qws-njhv-fhz

At this meetup we will begin crafting a proposal for this year’s Seattle Design Festival.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

UPDATE—- We are going to meet virtually this evening rather than in person.
If you wish to participate please join our Google Hangout anytime after 7pm.

Google Hangout - meet.google.com/tuv-pwgy-tfa

We will be testing some concepts for our Lusio proposal using multiple projectors and mosquito netting. This session will focus heavily on the structure in addition to the technical requirements of the projection.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our next few meetups will be dedicated to exploring what we can do with projection mapping. 

We will have a few projectors and laptops to experiment with but we’re suggesting everyone bring their own equipment (laptops, projectors, addressable LEDs, alternative software for art programming) if they have it.
This week we’ll be focusing on HeavyM as well as continuing to explore MadMapper. Both programs have free demos be downloaded for WIN or OSX
 https://madmapper.com/
https://heavym.net/en/

Rather than a class this is better thought of as a joint exercise where we’re all attempting to learn the limits of what we can do with these tools. We’ll do our best to bring in experts each week but be prepared to do some self-directed learning.

The goal of this series is three fold: 

1. We’ll be working towards creating some sort of guerilla pop-up “backpack” type projection experience possibly using an inflatable.

2. To learn enough about these tools that we can more confidently craft proposals for future grants. 

3. To explore potential upgrade possibilities to some of our existing interactive artwork (Bop Bags, Touche, etc)

For those who find the software side dry, the “pop-up” portion of this will provide some critical thinking opportunities.  I.e. what are power solutions, what are display solutions, locations, concepts or reasoning for guerrilla projection, etc.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

Our next few meetups will be dedicated to exploring what we can do with projection mapping. 

We will have a few projectors and laptops to experiment with but we’re suggesting everyone bring their own equipment (laptops, projectors, addressable LEDs, alternative software for art programming) if they have it.
This week we’ll be focusing on HeavyM as well as continuing to explore MadMapper. Both programs have free demos be downloaded for WIN or OSX
 https://madmapper.com/
https://heavym.net/en/

Rather than a class this is better thought of as a joint exercise where we’re all attempting to learn the limits of what we can do with these tools. We’ll do our best to bring in experts each week but be prepared to do some self-directed learning.

The goal of this series is three fold: 

1. We’ll be working towards creating some sort of guerilla pop-up “backpack” type projection experience possibly using an inflatable.

2. To learn enough about these tools that we can more confidently craft proposals for future grants. 

3. To explore potential upgrade possibilities to some of our existing interactive artwork (Bop Bags, Touche, etc)

For those who find the software side dry, the “pop-up” portion of this will provide some critical thinking opportunities.  I.e. what are power solutions, what are display solutions, locations, concepts or reasoning for guerrilla projection, etc.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

Our next few meetups will be dedicated to exploring what we can do with projection mapping. 

We will have a few projectors and laptops to experiment with but we’re suggesting everyone bring their own equipment (laptops, projectors, addressable LEDs, alternative software for art programming) if they have it.
This week we’ll be focusing on HeavyM as well as continuing to explore MadMapper. Both programs have free demos be downloaded for WIN or OSX
 https://madmapper.com/
https://heavym.net/en/

Rather than a class this is better thought of as a joint exercise where we’re all attempting to learn the limits of what we can do with these tools. We’ll do our best to bring in experts each week but be prepared to do some self-directed learning.

The goal of this series is three fold: 

1. We’ll be working towards creating some sort of guerilla pop-up “backpack” type projection experience possibly using an inflatable.

2. To learn enough about these tools that we can more confidently craft proposals for future grants. 

3. To explore potential upgrade possibilities to some of our existing interactive artwork (Bop Bags, Touche, etc)

For those who find the software side dry, the “pop-up” portion of this will provide some critical thinking opportunities.  I.e. what are power solutions, what are display solutions, locations, concepts or reasoning for guerrilla projection, etc.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

Our next few meetups will be dedicated to exploring what we can do with projection mapping and MadMapper while also exploring what we sort of LED mapping abilities that software gives us. 

We will have a few projectors and laptops to experiment with but we’re suggesting everyone bring their own equipment (laptops, projectors, addressable LEDs, alternative software for art programming) if they have it.
MadMapper has a free demo that can be downloaded for WIN or OSX here: https://madmapper.com/

This will be a joint exercise where we’re all attempting to learn the limits of what we can do with these tools. 

The goal of this series is three fold: 

1. We’ll be working towards creating some sort of guerilla pop-up “backpack” type projection experience.  

2. To learn enough about these tools that we can more confidently craft proposals for future grants. 

3. To explore potential upgrade possibilities to some of our existing interactive artwork (Bop Bags, Touche, etc)

For those who fine the software side dry, the “pop-up” portion of this will provide some critical thinking opportunities.  I.e. what are power solutions, what are display solutions, locations, concepts or reasoning for guerrilla projection, etc.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

We’ll be making a variety of furniture and storage for our gracious hosts, Urban Artworks.

Come ready to cut, sand, and oil wood. Tools will be provided but if you have an item that may help feel free to bring. We’re currently looking for casters, carts, and table legs for this project.
We’ll be attempting to re-use existing items around the shop and transform them to meet the programmatic needs of Urban Artworks. (For more info about UA visit their website.)

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

Join us as we discuss what our group might do in 2020.

We’ll be chatting about events and installations and we’ll also do a little brainstorming on our first two projects of the year, one involving furniture and another involving public interaction.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

NOTE: THIS SATURDAY SESSION IS ONLY IF NEEDED. PLEASE CHECK THIS CALENDAR CLOSER TO THE MEETUP TO VERIFY IF WE ARE STILL MEETING.

We will continue work on an illuminated sculpture for the annual Redmond Lights. This installation will be an inhabitable light with a display influenced by the northern lights. Fabrication will involve minor wood-working (drilling, cutting, sanding, staining), fabric work (cutting and sewing), and electronics work (wiring, soldering, programming).

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

We will continue work on an illuminated sculpture for the annual Redmond Lights. This installation will be an inhabitable light with a display influenced by the northern lights. Fabrication will involve minor wood-working (drilling, cutting, sanding, staining), fabric work (cutting and sewing), and electronics work (wiring, soldering, programming).

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

NOTE: THIS SATURDAY SESSION IS ONLY IF NEEDED. PLEASE CHECK THIS CALENDAR CLOSER TO THE MEETUP TO VERIFY IF WE ARE STILL MEETING.

We will continue work on an illuminated sculpture for the annual Redmond Lights. This installation will be an inhabitable light with a display influenced by the northern lights. Fabrication will involve minor wood-working (drilling, cutting, sanding, staining), fabric work (cutting and sewing), and electronics work (wiring, soldering, programming).

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

We will continue work on an illuminated sculpture for the annual Redmond Lights. This installation will be an inhabitable light with a display influenced by the northern lights. Fabrication will involve minor wood-working (drilling, cutting, sanding, staining), fabric work (cutting and sewing), and electronics work (wiring, soldering, programming).

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

Join us as we begin fabrication on an illuminated sculpture for the annual Redmond Lights. This installation will be an inhabitable light with a display influenced by the northern lights. Fabrication will involve minor wood-working (drilling, cutting, sanding, staining), fabric work (cutting and sewing), and electronics work (wiring, soldering, programming).

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

Join us as we begin to refine designs for a few winter art events. We’ll also be discussing what our plans for 2020 might be.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

Join us as we begin the official fabrication of our three summer installations:
The Nest - a large interactive inflatable game constructed for the Seattle Design Festival Block Party

Mixtapes - giant audio cassettes made from plywood and chalkboard paint for Bumbershoot

Owls - a series of bird shaped lanterns made from wire and plastic. Each lantern will contain arduino driven interactive lighting.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

Join us as we begin the official fabrication of our three summer installations:
The Nest - a large interactive inflatable game constructed for the Seattle Design Festival Block Party

Mixtapes - giant audio cassettes made from plywood and chalkboard paint for Bumbershoot

Owls - a series of bird shaped lanterns made from wire and plastic. Each lantern will contain arduino driven interactive lighting.

We will primarily be working on our Owl installation, work will be seated but will involve cutting and bending wire. We will also be heat shrinking plastic onto the wire structure.
Pizza and beverages will be provided.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

Join us as we begin the official fabrication of our three summer installations:
The Nest - a large interactive inflatable game constructed for the Seattle Design Festival Block Party

Mixtapes - giant audio cassettes made from plywood and chalkboard paint for Bumbershoot

Owls - a series of bird shaped lanterns made from wire and plastic. Each lantern will contain arduino driven interactive lighting.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

Join us as we begin the official fabrication of our three summer installations:
The Nest - a large interactive inflatable game constructed for the Seattle Design Festival Block Party

Mixtapes - giant audio cassettes made from plywood and chalkboard paint for Bumbershoot

Owls - a series of bird shaped lanterns made from wire and plastic. Each lantern will contain arduino driven interactive lighting.

We will primarily be working on our mixtapes installation. Sanding, gluing, oiling, and painting wood.
Pizza and beverages will be provided.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

Join us as we begin the official fabrication of our three summer installations:
The Nest - a large interactive inflatable game constructed for the Seattle Design Festival Block Party

Mixtapes - giant audio cassettes made from plywood and chalkboard paint for Bumbershoot

Owls - a series of bird shaped lanterns made from wire and plastic. Each lantern will contain arduino driven interactive lighting.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

Join us as we begin the official fabrication of our three summer installations:
The Nest - a large interactive inflatable game constructed for the Seattle Design Festival Block Party

Mixtapes - giant audio cassettes made from plywood and chalkboard paint for Bumbershoot

Owls - a series of bird shaped lanterns made from wire and plastic. Each lantern will contain arduino driven interactive lighting.

We will be cutting and sewing but we may also be doing some sanding and painting on the Mixtapes installation.
Pizza and beverages will be provided.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.

Join us as we begin the official fabrication of our three summer installations:
The Nest - a large interactive inflatable game constructed for the Seattle Design Festival Block Party

Mixtapes - giant audio cassettes made from plywood and chalkboard paint for Bumbershoot

Owls - a series of bird shaped lanterns made from wire and plastic. Each lantern will contain arduino driven interactive lighting.

This week we will primarily be focusing on The Nest and will be doing quite a bit of cutting and sewing.

Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.

Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.