http://tippytippens.com the pursuits of tippy tippens Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:29:31 +0000 http://tippytippens.com en http://tippytippens.com/Electronic-Clock-Additional-Furniture http://tippytippens.com/following/tippytippens.com/Electronic-Clock-Additional-Furniture Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:29:31 +0000 the pursuits of tippy tippens 1645261 I worked with Marie, a wonderful electrical engineer to figure out how to make this electronic clock work. I helped wire the LED's and attach them all to the bread board, was so cool & fun! The clock body is made of acrylic and polycarbonate, held together with acrylic screws. [Love McMaster-Carr!] The minutes are represented by the red LED's and are shown in four groups of 15 vertically. The hours were etched onto acrylic half spheres, mounted vertically and represented with blue LED's. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645261/electronic_abacus_clock_detail.jpg" width="650" height="429" width_o="650" height_o="429" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645261/electronic_abacus_clock_detail_o.jpg" data-mid="8069341" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645261/electronic abacus clock 2001.jpg" width="650" height="506" width_o="650" height_o="506" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645261/electronic abacus clock 2001_o.jpg" data-mid="8069345" border="0" align="left"/> Lawn Chair: Chair of dirt and grass to plant in your yard. Check out my photo shop skills from 1998! wow. : ] <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645261/lawnchair_1998.jpg" width="650" height="429" width_o="650" height_o="429" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645261/lawnchair_1998_o.jpg" data-mid="8069273" border="0" align="left"/> Stripe Chair: Experiment in unique and minimal structure. I made this in 1999 - it is maple and anigre veneer on bent ply. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645261/07.Stripechair_No.2_1999.jpg" width="650" height="810" width_o="650" height_o="810" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645261/07.Stripechair_No.2_1999_o.jpg" data-mid="8069365" border="0" align="left"/> I worked with Marie, a wonderful electrical engineer to figure out how to make this electronic clock work. I helped wire the LED's and attach them all to the bread... http://tippytippens.com/Rear-Window-Shades http://tippytippens.com/following/tippytippens.com/Rear-Window-Shades Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:29:26 +0000 the pursuits of tippy tippens 1645312 These shades are in the works again, so more details on them coming very soon! I was inspired to make these by the view you see below and wondering about the stories and the lives occurring around me while living in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The view is from my old apartment and I often was reminded of 'Rear Window' by Hitchcock. These window shades provide entertainment for your neighbors when you draw the shades for privacy. ++Props: Conduit Award, NYC, National Design Competition, 2005 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645312/rear view with copy.jpg" width="650" height="482" width_o="650" height_o="482" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645312/rear view with copy_o.jpg" data-mid="8069590" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645312/swoon copy.jpg" width="650" height="840" width_o="650" height_o="840" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645312/swoon copy_o.jpg" data-mid="8069628" border="0" align="left"/> These shades are in the works again, so more details on them coming very soon! I was inspired to make these by the view you see below and wondering about the... http://tippytippens.com/Highline-as-migratory-path http://tippytippens.com/following/tippytippens.com/Highline-as-migratory-path Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:29:19 +0000 the pursuits of tippy tippens 1644939 Concept for ideas call for what to do with the High Line [call previous to the competition in which Diller Scofido + Renfro's wonderful design was chosen]. There were so many stories in the news about animals [including bears] wandering into towns in New Jersey and upstate New York because of getting pushed out of their natural spaces, the need for wild spaces was highlighted. This idea includes migratory paths for animals even in NYC : ] <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644939/grizzlyhighline.jpg" width="650" height="646" width_o="650" height_o="646" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644939/grizzlyhighline_o.jpg" data-mid="8067545" border="0" align="left"/> Concept for ideas call for what to do with the High Line [call previous to the competition in which Diller Scofido + Renfro's wonderful design was chosen]. There... http://tippytippens.com/smbw-architects-holiday-card http://tippytippens.com/following/tippytippens.com/smbw-architects-holiday-card Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:29:12 +0000 the pursuits of tippy tippens 1644257 The design for smbw architects 2010 holiday card celebrates the year 2010 and the grand re-opening of the newly renovated VMFA [smbw + rick mather]. playing with the correct tile for the year, other notable events to occur in 2010, as well as creating a collage of global new year's traditions in the VMFA atrium. the firm's website held a key of the hidden objects. happy 2010 & beyond! <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644257/P1020356.JPG" width="650" height="434" width_o="650" height_o="434" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644257/P1020356_o.JPG" data-mid="8064166" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644257/P1020357.JPG" width="650" height="418" width_o="650" height_o="418" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644257/P1020357_o.JPG" data-mid="8064176" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644257/P1020358.JPG" width="650" height="434" width_o="650" height_o="434" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644257/P1020358_o.JPG" data-mid="8064183" border="0" align="left"/> The design for smbw architects 2010 holiday card celebrates the year 2010 and the grand re-opening of the newly renovated VMFA [smbw + rick mather]. playing with... http://tippytippens.com/Cellulaire-Candleholders http://tippytippens.com/following/tippytippens.com/Cellulaire-Candleholders Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:29:05 +0000 the pursuits of tippy tippens 1645169 Modular candleholding set: These laser cut steel candleholders play with balance, connecting points, pattern, and promote candle use! Use alone or in a group. ++Props: DWR Modern Milwaukee Juried Show <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645169/objects_38.jpg" width="650" height="456" width_o="650" height_o="456" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645169/objects_38_o.jpg" data-mid="8068712" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645169/L1120082.JPG" width="650" height="426" width_o="650" height_o="426" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645169/L1120082_o.JPG" data-mid="8068752" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645169/L1120235.2.jpg" width="650" height="488" width_o="650" height_o="488" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645169/L1120235.2_o.jpg" data-mid="8068761" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645169/_1111680.JPG" width="650" height="488" width_o="650" height_o="488" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1645169/_1111680_o.JPG" data-mid="8068772" border="0" align="left"/> Modular candleholding set: These laser cut steel candleholders play with balance, connecting points, pattern, and promote candle use! Use alone or in a group. ... http://tippytippens.com/zzq-bbq http://tippytippens.com/following/tippytippens.com/zzq-bbq Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:28:59 +0000 the pursuits of tippy tippens 1644866 Identity concepts for zzq bbq! Recipes for new Texas style brisket restaurant currently being developed in Richmond, Virginia - can't wait!! I have sampled the goods dreamed up by Chris Fultz and ZZQ is indeed heaven for your senses. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644866/zzq logo ideers 1-01.jpg" width="650" height="580" width_o="650" height_o="580" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644866/zzq logo ideers 1-01_o.jpg" data-mid="8067279" border="0" align="left"/> Identity concepts for zzq bbq! Recipes for new Texas style brisket restaurant currently being developed in Richmond, Virginia - can't wait!! I have sampled the... http://tippytippens.com/Electric-Cowbell-Records-Identity-45-s http://tippytippens.com/following/tippytippens.com/Electric-Cowbell-Records-Identity-45-s Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:28:57 +0000 the pursuits of tippy tippens 1644329 A home-made, bootstrapped record label in Brooklyn, NYC! I designed the logo and 45 records artwork for Electric Cowbell - they recently were included in the LA Times Music List of items to buy! Woohoo Jimmy T! <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644329/tt_ecr.jpg" width="650" height="299" width_o="650" height_o="299" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644329/tt_ecr_o.jpg" data-mid="8064605" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644329/010_ECR 45 label_L.RS.2_tt-01.jpg" width="650" height="334" width_o="650" height_o="334" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644329/010_ECR 45 label_L.RS.2_tt-01_o.jpg" data-mid="8064606" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644329/007_ECR 45 label_AG.2_tt-01.jpg" width="650" height="334" width_o="650" height_o="334" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/1644329/007_ECR 45 label_AG.2_tt-01_o.jpg" data-mid="8064637" border="0" align="left"/> A home-made, bootstrapped record label in Brooklyn, NYC! I designed the logo and 45 records artwork for Electric Cowbell - they recently were included in the LA... http://tippytippens.com/Kohler-Kelston http://tippytippens.com/following/tippytippens.com/Kohler-Kelston Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:28:55 +0000 the pursuits of tippy tippens 1644471 Designed for the Lowe's Market, this Designed for the Lowe's Market, this http://tippytippens.com/gandhiwarmer-2012-ATL http://tippytippens.com/following/tippytippens.com/gandhiwarmer-2012-ATL Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:51:04 +0000 the pursuits of tippy tippens 4163643 Gandhiwarmer 3: Atlanta, GA 01/28/2012 from Christophile Konstas on Vimeo. Seems we're making our way down the east coast with gandhiwarmer each year. This year team gandhiwarmer visited Atlanta's Bronze Gandhi at the Martin Luther King Jr. center to honor Troy Davis who was executed in 2012. Amazingly, there was another tribute to Mr. Davis at the King Center on the same day. Groups of people walked by wearing cyan 'I am Troy Davis' t-shirts, almost eerily. This was our first warming in warm weather, especially compared to our first year in NYC which was minus 15, our toes were so frozen! 2012's was a lovely and most intimate warming. I believe that sometimes people can be your angels and sometimes you can be their angels. There was a woman leaving the Troy Davis event who was so touched by our installation, the image of tears rolling down her cheeks in the afternoon sun brings tears to my eyes everytime. <img src="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/DSC_0129_.jpg" width="575" height="382" width_o="575" height_o="382" src_o="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/DSC_0129__o.jpg" data-mid="21893398" border="0" align="left"/> A group of soldiers from around the world including Afghanistan and Pakistan were visiting Atlanta while in training for combat at a local military base. The young man we met from Afghanistan asked to take a gift scarf as a memento of the warming, then swiftly and beautifully tied it into a turban on his head. <img src="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/P1080107_.jpg" width="575" height="382" width_o="575" height_o="382" src_o="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/P1080107__o.jpg" data-mid="21893382" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/DSC_0190_.jpg" width="575" height="382" width_o="575" height_o="382" src_o="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/DSC_0190__o.jpg" data-mid="21893421" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/DSC_0273_.jpg" width="575" height="382" width_o="575" height_o="382" src_o="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/DSC_0273__o.jpg" data-mid="21893448" border="0" align="left"/> Special thanks to Kashi Atlanta for letting us in even though they were closed in order to get a candle for the warming, so very kind! And to the sweetest hosts and new friends Charlie & Jamie, we are all so happy to now know you!! Thank you for bringing us to the most amazing spots around town, had the best time at Radial, Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room, & Daddy D’z bbq – we all fell in love with Atlanta. As we left the installation and walked over to Sister Luisa's Church of the Ping Pong Living room, Nikki said 'All is right with the world.' And I think that's exactly why we do this each year. Feelings of peace, wholeness, joy & goodness fill us and replace the weight from the stress of the world. <img src="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/gandhijump_.jpg" width="575" height="359" width_o="575" height_o="359" src_o="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/gandhijump__o.jpg" data-mid="21893479" border="0" align="left"/> We traveled in from Richmond, VA and New Orleans, LA and those that couldn’t make the trip this year we missed you! Team gandhiwarmer is made up of the fabulous K1-D2 and myself & is a collaboration of lots of warmth, scarf sections for Gandhi, Gandhi’s hat, gift hats & scarves, and knit flowers from members in RVA, Portland, Philly, and the Virgin Islands. <img src="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/P1080093_.jpg" width="575" height="382" width_o="575" height_o="382" src_o="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/P1080093__o.jpg" data-mid="21893525" border="0" align="left"/> One of the many treats about gandhiwarmer is seeing who takes your gifted scarf. The young lady below was very pleased to receive the white one that I made : ) <img src="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/P1080112_.jpg" width="575" height="866" width_o="575" height_o="866" src_o="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/P1080112__o.jpg" data-mid="21893539" border="0" align="left"/> Please see the day's video by Christophile Konstas here. Photos & film by Nikki Price aka yarnbird, Holly Brown aka purlscout, Christophile Konstas, and myself aka knitface. <img src="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/DSC_0064_.jpg" width="575" height="865" width_o="575" height_o="865" src_o="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163643/DSC_0064__o.jpg" data-mid="21893462" border="0" align="left"/> Gandhiwarmer 3: Atlanta, GA 01/28/2012 from Christophile Konstas on Vimeo. Seems we're making our way down the east coast with gandhiwarmer each year. This year... http://tippytippens.com/Guerilla-Bikeway-Signage-for-GOOD-Ideas-for-Cities-Neighborland http://tippytippens.com/following/tippytippens.com/Guerilla-Bikeway-Signage-for-GOOD-Ideas-for-Cities-Neighborland Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:38:13 +0000 the pursuits of tippy tippens 4163369 This summer, I was honored to be selected to be a part of the Neighborland + GOOD Ideas for Cities Initiative & part of the Better/Safer Biking Team! Each team received $500 & a few weeks to spend on their group’s project which started from Neighborland posts on city needs. Our Better Biking project resulted in the Broad to Bayou Bikeway & the textable bike to bus directions app & website bikebusnola.com! See our presentation video at NOMA here on GOOD.. don’t worry it’s not too long. <img src="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163369/IMG_9131__650.jpg" width="650" height="975" width_o="720" height_o="1080" src_o="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163369/IMG_9131__o.jpg" data-mid="21891244" border="0" align="left"/> More about our process on guerilla signage & bike to bus app: To begin we created a survey of ‘hotspots’ for people to name the troublespots found on their travels through the city. With these results we then visited each site to see how we might help. Many of the trouble points or ‘hotspots’ were at sketchy or stressful intersections. We also found that better signage to help cyclists avoid stressful streets all together would be a big help safety-wise. This led to thinking of bikeways throughout the city. These bikeways could be better highlighted, promoted, and developed. We re-named the Jeff Davis Parkway ‘Broad to Bayou’ to better illustrate which parts of town this bikeway can transport you to. Traveling again to the ‘hotspots’ we listed the signage needed & were lucky to find **Artvertising on Magazine could make our signs beautifully, on reflective aluminum to boot! they are such a delight to work with! Thank you so much Artvertising!! The bike to bus app/website helps everyone achieve cross-town destinations more quickly. Lucky to have Joel Carranza [app developer & web-guru] on our team, he was able to use the recently released RTA data for bus info! If streetcars could add bike racks [especially from mid-city] this could also be added to this new transport web. The app is not only for smartphone use, as it texts you the directions, making it accessible for more people. Big thanks to GOOD & Neighborland for making this happen, absolutely happy to be a part of! See a full list of projects here. Also, one of my fave signs below, this was later voted to be changed to ‘stressy route’ to be a little friendlier to younger folks.. <img src="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163369/BEWARE SHITTY ROUTE-02_RGB_650.jpg" width="650" height="650" width_o="2048" height_o="2048" src_o="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163369/BEWARE SHITTY ROUTE-02_RGB_o.jpg" data-mid="21891317" border="0" align="left"/> And hey! We got tagged, we are legit! I was imagining how these would wear as we installed the signs : ) <img src="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163369/221310_275876009195718_1404855956_o_650.jpg" width="650" height="870" width_o="1529" height_o="2048" src_o="http://payload93.cargocollective.com/1/3/125421/4163369/221310_275876009195718_1404855956_o_o.jpg" data-mid="21891353" border="0" align="left"/> This summer, I was honored to be selected to be a part of the Neighborland + GOOD Ideas for Cities Initiative & part of the Better/Safer Biking Team! Each team...