Cardboard Lamps
Taught by Shannon MacColl
Shannon has been educating and enabling people of all ages in design and engineering activities for over four years. Previously working at NYSCI in Queens, she taught people that there is no “right” answer in design and that failures are a part of the process. She aims to teach people that everyday materials can be used to create quirky pieces of engineering. As an educator and designer, she is always open to discovering new and accessible ways to make engineering engaging and approachable.
In this easy and accessible introduction into material sciences and hacked circuitry, you will learn how to light an LED, create a switch and construct a simple or complicated lamp.
No need for any previous science or circuitry experience; we will be able to walk you through it and have you making switches in no time! There will be a brief presentation on how LEDs work and a demonstration on how to technically put the components together. After that, it is design time! You’ll spend time sketching and creating your lamp design and assembly will begin. You’ll be using materials like cardboard, aluminum foil and wax paper in ways you never have before. Whether you finish it in class or have a desire to keep re-engineering, the components are everyday items so you will be able to continue your creation at home too.