Nabaz’mob - Opera for 100 smart rabbits
“100 Nabaztag smart rabbits, brought by their owners, did meet at Centre Pompidou, in the same spirit as flashmobs, to all play together an opera specifically composed by Antoine Schmitt et Jean-Jacques Birge.”
Chumby
“A compact device that can act like a clock radio, but is way more flexible and fun. It uses the wireless internet connection you already have to fetch cool stuff from the web… And a chumby can exchange photos and messages with your friends”
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PG&E - Demand Response Orb
PG&E’s ambient display pilot program. Outage notification for energy managers to be aware of / take action when California’s energy demands outpace its energy supply. (Was this an outgrowth of a SIMS project at Cal?)
One2One - a toolkit for creating personalized ambient media links for conveying togetherness over a distance
From the (defunct?) Media Lab Europe Human Connectedness research group
Introduction to Dashboard Programming Guide
Apple’s guide to creating Tiger widgets
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Self-watering flower pot (IDEA Awards Silver 2005)
The pant draws up as much water as it needs from a wick placed in a translucent cup below. “The design gives the user simple, straightforward feedback. One glance at the water lever will tell you if more water is needed.”
Hello
John is currently thinking and designing in San Francisco.
Projects
Message Muni
A simple and forgiving text messaging service for San Francisco Muni arrival times.
DSButtons.com
DS Buttons are an invitation to play.
Collaborators
Adam DuVander
of WifiPDX and Simplicity Rules fame.
Josh Heumann
Polaroid alchemist extraordinaire.
Sean Madden
The Pixelnomad.
Name Redacted
Qué mysterioso.
Tom Watson
Stays up late over at 110am.