DIY ToyCraft

DIY ToyCraft describes a course curriculum focused on toy design. DIY ToyCraft is meant to prepare students for professional opportunities in … More

Research into Toy Making

Sample Projects Threading Thought DIY ToyCraft Experience in Light UXR Portfolio Other Portfolio My UX research writing is located here: … More

Character Animation – Wrap Up

This course has been busy and productive! Reads & References Deerfield Project Course description My other posts are here Jason … More

Character Design – Children’s Illustration

Goal: Use a children’s illustrator as an inspiration. Practice working with this artist’s idiom. Write the story of your characters. … More

Character Design – Hero Friends

Goal: Create a hero. Summarize their story. Begin exploring the supporting squad. I was thinking of what is compelling to … More

Character Design – Animal Professions

Goal: This week has been about character modeling, Edge Theory, and working on details in clothing and anatomy.  Action: Begin … More

Character Design – Crafting a Hero

Goal: Create a hero and share their story. What makes a hero (or a villain?) How did they get these heroic … More

Feudal Play

I saw this delightful gif of a paper tiger toy, in the Reddit category, “Interesting As Fuck,” and that’s exactly what … More

Digi Fab & Animatronic Eyes

I’m making this Animatronic Eye, created by user, Micropuller, with the FlashForge 3D printer, at Artisan’s Asylum. I’m really excited about this … More

Upcoming Projects – April/May

Make – Craft – Kit Gather Here upcoming class on a T-shirt Cleo pinafore, by Tilly and the Buttons, to … More