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The art of tinkering : meet 150+ makers working at the intersection of art, science & technology / Karen Wilkinson & Mike Petrich.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: [San Francisco] : Weldon Owen, [2013]Description: 223 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781616286095
  • 1616286091
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 500 702.81 23
LOC classification:
  • NX180.S3 W55 2013
Contents:
Tinkering tenets -- Tools for tinkering -- The Tinkering Studio team -- Tinkering in the world -- A history of the sky -- The view from on high -- Physiological photograms -- Stroboscopic adventures -- Luminous installations -- Squishy circuits -- Electronic popables -- Wondrous wearables -- Felted tech -- Five words or less -- Wire works -- Pet or meat -- Animatronic creatures -- Cardboard girl -- Absurdist automata -- Conservation of intimacy -- Ocean edge device -- An instrument a day -- Technological lifeforms -- Fused fashions -- Cardboard supertrack -- Rolling through the bay -- Tapigami.
Summary: "The Art of Tinkering is a collection of exhibits, artwork, and projects that celebrate a whole new way to learn, in which people create their own knowledge through making and doing, working with readily available materials, getting their hands dirty, collaborating with others, problem-solving in the most fun sense of the word, and, yes, oftentimes failing and bouncing back from getting stuck. Each artist featured in The Art of Tinkering goes through this process, and lovingly shares the backstory behind their own work so that readers can feel invited to join in on the whimsy. Whether it's sharing their favorite tools (who knew toenail clippers could be so handy?) or offering a glimpse of their workspaces (you'd be amazed how many electronics tools you can pack into one pantry!), the stories, lessons, and tips in The Art of Tinkering offer a fascinating portrait of today's maker scene. Artists include Scott Weaver, Arthur Ganson, Moxie, Tim Hunkin, AnnMarie Thomas, Ranjit Bhatnagar and Jie Qi" -- Publisher's description.

"Exploratorium"--Front cover.

"The Tinkering Studio"--Added title page.

Includes index.

Tinkering tenets -- Tools for tinkering -- The Tinkering Studio team -- Tinkering in the world -- A history of the sky -- The view from on high -- Physiological photograms -- Stroboscopic adventures -- Luminous installations -- Squishy circuits -- Electronic popables -- Wondrous wearables -- Felted tech -- Five words or less -- Wire works -- Pet or meat -- Animatronic creatures -- Cardboard girl -- Absurdist automata -- Conservation of intimacy -- Ocean edge device -- An instrument a day -- Technological lifeforms -- Fused fashions -- Cardboard supertrack -- Rolling through the bay -- Tapigami.

"The Art of Tinkering is a collection of exhibits, artwork, and projects that celebrate a whole new way to learn, in which people create their own knowledge through making and doing, working with readily available materials, getting their hands dirty, collaborating with others, problem-solving in the most fun sense of the word, and, yes, oftentimes failing and bouncing back from getting stuck. Each artist featured in The Art of Tinkering goes through this process, and lovingly shares the backstory behind their own work so that readers can feel invited to join in on the whimsy. Whether it's sharing their favorite tools (who knew toenail clippers could be so handy?) or offering a glimpse of their workspaces (you'd be amazed how many electronics tools you can pack into one pantry!), the stories, lessons, and tips in The Art of Tinkering offer a fascinating portrait of today's maker scene. Artists include Scott Weaver, Arthur Ganson, Moxie, Tim Hunkin, AnnMarie Thomas, Ranjit Bhatnagar and Jie Qi" -- Publisher's description.

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