Visible Futures Lab

VFL staff are working on various researches! Here is a sneak peak of @mngxxh ‘s research about generative design using Rhino and Grasshopper. The growth is based on a reaction and diffusion system. #wip . Find out more about her work at mengxihe.com

Thank you @svanyc for the support and continued access to our facilities during this precious time. The VFL staff has been able to contribute to the DIY PPE relief efforts by 3D printing ventilator parts, laser cutting face shields, and sewing fabric face masks. We also have an amazing resource doc of all the DIY PPE research and projects we have found to be trustworthy and effective. Check out our website for more info. Thank you to the research and efforts of Makers for MDs, the practice Dr. Maki and Dr. Alfonso, Stitchroom, and the Isinnova research group. Thank you also to @etmeikle @oyalala @allandoyledoyle @10.gu @mngxxh @chesterdols @chochinov for@being such an amazing team!

Hey Y’all! Join us for our last #Rhino3D workshop with @etmeikle! In addition to our remote consultations, the VFL has been hosting workshops in 3D modeling. If you missed it, let us know. We will try to host a few more before springs end. Visit our website’s ‘access’ page to claim a spot. . . . #3dmodeling #digitalportfolios #skillbuilding #digitalobjects #fakethingscanfeelreal

Link to our home page is in our bio! The @vflsva hopes to continue supporting its students as best as we can through this difficult time. We are offering remote consults and have produced an ever evolving resource document which students can turn to now and after they graduate. Please visit our site periodically to learn about virtual workshops and other new programming!! #sva #svamfa

I started printing a batch of these babies over the weekend. ISINNOVA is a research group out of Italy making hospital ventilators out of face covering snorkel masks. There are a bunch of other DIY projects out there to help alleviate the shortage of personal protection equipment (PPE). If you have the skills and equipment to help, there is still a lot you can contribute to these COVID-19 relief projects. The lab is pulling together a list of resources for fabricators. I’ll... share that soon. Not all hospitals and clinics are accepting DIY PPE so do your research and make sure to help based on these facilities’ needs. There are organizations out there that can set you up with the appropriate clinics/hospitals if you want to help. . . . #thereisstillmoretodo #svanyc #covid19relief #3dprinting #dogood #donoharm #rhino3d @gleeleelawlee @mananter See more

cofutures vol 3 is this Wednesday, December 11th! Demystifying Curation: A conversation between artists and curators will feature insights from @jaishri.abichandani, @kin_gold, @saks__ & @azelinskie Co-curated with @ladytechguild and @material.grls, and hosted @vflsva.... Join us Wednesday, December 11th at 7:00 PM for this incredible lineup. RSVP link in bio.