This is a space where

I document how I think
through my hands.

FAB ACADEMY

The section documents advanced digital fabrication through a unique,
hands-on curriculum and access to technological tools and resources.

week i

Principles & Practices

The week explored ways of documentation & trajectories of explorations by former students,

week iI

Computer-aided Design

The week explored 3D modelling & techniques in softwares like Rhino and Autodesk Fusion 360.

week iii

Computer-controlled cutting

The week explored flat-lay fabrication using various materials in laser-cutting machine.

week iii

Micro Challenge I

A tool for collaboratively generating new ideas within & beyond the MDEF classroom.

week iV

Electronics Production

The week explored designing, configuring & milling of circuit boards using a milling machine.

week V

3D Printing & Scanning

The week explored 3D scanning environments, point clouds & ways of fabrication from the same.

week VI

Computer-controlled Machining

The week explored nesting of flat joineries to create prototypes on a Raptor CNC machine.

week VIII

Micro Challenge II

A tool developed to explore sensorial design & electronic sensing for Design Dialogues I.

week VII

Embedded Programming

The week explored programming & sensing through experimental mediums using micro-controllers.

week IX

Inputs & Outputs

The week explored sensing data & generating responses using Serial communication.

week X

Networking & Communications

The week explored sensing, capturing & monitoring data from various sensors.

week XI

Micro Challenge III

A tool developed from the Duckweed Incubator to a Distributed & Hybrid Monitoring System.

week XII

Wildcard week

The week explored designing & printing edible meta-materials using a 3D paste-printer.

week XIII

Molding & Casting

The week explored soft robotics alongside molding & casting using silicon.

week XIV

Invention, Intellectual Property & Income

The week instigated discussions around automatic, applied and registered IP Rights.

week XV

Micro Challenge IV

How can traditional knowledge be used to intelligently reflect on future scenarios?