Physical computing refers to the design and construction of physical systems that use a mix of software and hardware to sense and respond to the surrounding world. Such systems blend digital and ph...more

Choose a sound (song, sampled audio, loop) and give it a beautiful physical 3D embodiment/representation (in just 2 hours). Image: Nathalie Miebach, Musical Buoy in Search Towards a New Shore, 2009

Prepare a simple 2-in (sensors or inputs) 1-out (LED) device (i.e. your project will use three components (resistors and wire don't count!)  and at least one must be a sensor). Present a really sim...more

Find a cultural phenomenon/activity of your everyday life that you believe can be improved by some form of representational and or interpretative information display. Choose something that is perso...more