An exploration of materials that are potentially conductive. A sketch book of process and notes that indicate the use, screen print possibility, cost, and aesthetic quality of the material plus whether or not it can conduct electricity. An on-going exploration into mixing conductive powders and materials with inks, paints and glues that could be used for paint or be pulled through a screen. Initial material choices was dictated by whether or not I thought it might have some conductive aspects. I essentially started with shiny and metallic inks, paints, and glues in the hope that some of them would possess conductive qualities. The process has helped me have a greater understanding of the electric qualities of materials and also the aspects of experimenting to make new hybrid inks.

I have found that powdered graphite will conduct electricity but is a variable resistor so a concentration of powder in ink at the right amounts is essential to making it work. Also I have been debunked by copper and silver powders mixed with gesso or clear base screenprinting ink.

These experiments drive at the idea that designers understand the world through making so my experiments in making conductive ink have given me an understanding of conductive material and its potential use in media especially print media.

check out thesis website : Marginalia: The Hybrid Textbook

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http://littlegreencocktail.com

Little Green is a bi-monthly sustainability-themed cocktail party in downtown LA.  There are creative cocktails, inspirational talks and elegant guests galore!Our focus is hot green topics and ideas relevant to Southern California. We aim to entertain and connect both the experts and the curious!

Cocktails section: Little Green couples green cocktails with green conversation.

Mission: We explore gentle revolutions, knowledge and reflections. Engaging the sustainable in each of us.

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Collaboration with Heather Knight

http://www.marilynmonrobot.com/

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when I was 17 I swallowed a toothpick

A Friend had made me laugh and I sucked it down. Right into my stomach

The toothpick caused a lot of pain but the emergency room didn’t know what to do they gave me some antibiotics and some pain medication and said ” Hopefully you pass it”

for 3 month the toothpick maneuvered its way through my system working hard at making it through all the twists and turns. How ever it path would become impassible

However the toothpick became jammed and then pierced its way through my intestine masking and feeling much like an appendicitis. The surgeon went in for my appendix and instead came out with a toothpick.

Moral: Don’t use toothpick its not worth the pain and aggravation. But it does make for a pretty cool scar

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A information design piece about the Port of Los Angeles concentrating on the import vs export that travel between the Port and the rest of the world. A commentary on the amount we in the USA consume.

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A Music festival associated with the organization : Mosaic.org . Non-profit work where all proceeds go to other non – profit organizations that are helping humanity in some way.