pientennapel

(TEXTILE DESIGN AND GRAPHIC DESIGN)

Early 2017, I created A process book which used only pictures of the work I had made during the third trimester of the first year. Although I wished I had some more knowledge about camera settings, I really enjoyed working with Adobe programs to create graphics. This picture shows the front of the magazine like process book. 

The drapery in the picture was self sewn and silkscreen printed.

(LOLLYPOP MACHINE ENGINEERING)

Loop is a double 360 machine which is able to make gigantic lollypops. The concept was to create and engineer a fully working machine which would be able to stand on festivals and where people would be able to interact as well as enjoy the fun of making food yourself during the party. Within two minutes people are able to create and personalise their own lollypop. Since, the lollipops might be a little too big for only just one person, you must break the lollypop in pieces and share is with your friends. A perfect tool to make people more involved in the gab time during festivals.

(ARDUINO WORK AND CODING)

This laser harp is a musical instrument powered by an Arduino device and MIDI. Basically what it does is create a signal as soon as an object is blocking the laser (like for instance your hand), and transfer it into sound. Personally I really liked learning all about electronics, since I’ve never really worked with it before, and people always told me this particular project is impossible to make with the time limit I had. However, pushing myself and believing in the things I could do, made me realise there is nothing you can’t do as long as you put your back and mind into it. 

"When a student leaves you out of words at End-Terms, daring to change from material to a machine 3 weeks before the deadline. Interactive LED HARP with sensors and loops effects, complete with a website with tracks, designed to play with her niece. cc Pien ten Napel"

Ana Lisa

(Elective teacher)

How to build one

First of all. If you have a mac book. Bear in mind that this project requires a lot of windows based software. Therefore I recommend installing a Windows parallel on your computer or buying a Windows program. Also, I would like to add, that making a laser harp is something you might rather do when you have certain knowledge about coding and building circuits. If you're just like me and don’t have all that. Thank twice, pick another project or, if you really want to make one, be stubborn and continue anyway.

Now then. Let’s start with installing view programs and getting all the materials. 

Installation: 
1. Arduino ( you can do this also online though Arduino Create, but it’s better to install this program for more options)

2. MIDI supported software such as; Fl studio, MuLab, VSThost or Garage Band. 

3. Atmel Flip Software version 3.4.7 (you can try using the other version, but I would go for the latest)

4. HexEdit/ or Noteskecth

Materials:

1. 6x laser lights (any color will do, but please don’t use a laser with more than 5mw. It’s dangerous)
2. 6x Diodes/ LDR’s (you might want to buy one extra, just to be safe)
3. A 9V battery + plugin
4. An Arduino circuit board
5. A MIDI device with in-and-output.
6. Wires
7. 6x Resistors 6 x 100Kohm
8. Breadboard (big)
9. Arduino Connector cable
10. Glue/ soldering materials

Watch the movie of the Laser Harp here

(WOOD WORK AND 3D DRAWINGS)

During the Wood classes, we had in the first year we were challenged to build a chair. At that time, I had never used wood before. Let alone build a chair! So I was excited to try. In the end, I made this chair using the technical drawing I drew in Fusion (3D Software). 

I’m am really proud of this chair, especially because I amazed myself by making it.

CHILDREN’S BOOK

Writing and illustrating for the people you love and admire. There is nothing more personal, scary yet satisfying. With this self-published and illustrated book we wanted to welcome our little niece into this world.

The book revolves around Toos, a small yet chipper bunny, who learns about the world and the animals around her by playing around in the forest.

This book is interactive, meaning that there are songs and lyrics after every chapter which you can play through the QR codes that are displayed inside. These songs are produced by the Julia Hulshof and Rogier Brink.

• Available on both Bol.com and Amazone

• For songs please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Tce-S9IQU

(CLIENTS WORK AND RHINO)

Kikkerland is a company specialized in creating fun and gadget like products.  So when we were asked to create a new product for their catalog, this is what came out.

An ice-cream hairbrush, that will protect your bristols from the outside. During this assignment for Kikkerland, I learned a lot about shapes and proportions. Sometimes you think they are good, but after making it in real life, you see the actual scale of your project. Therefore I really like the idea of making while doing. Since this is the only way for me to finetune ideas and even to discover new things along the way.

(CLIENTS WORK AND PLASTIC WORK)

And a Shower Cloud. A waterbag under which you can take a shower while camping or traveling. This bag is easy to take with you and can hold over 20l of water. Although it was a really nice assignment since we learned a lot about marketing and the customer’s wishes, I hope that in the future we can make products that are not only made to experience fun but make some in a sustainable and more innovative way because we need them.

(RHINO AND 3D PRINTING)

According to the latest estimates of the WHO, 422 million people suffer from diabetes worldwide – and the number is growing steadily. It means that one person in eleven has to manage the chronic condition on a daily basis, which might lead to stroke, blindness, heart attack, kidney failure or amputation. In 2050 it most likely is raised to one person in ten.

I chose the topic diabetes because my dad has diabetes (type 2) and he has to pin himself every time he has to measure his sugar or inject the insulin. That has to change, why not let your blood be measured constantly like by type 1 diabetes, but then by sweat or tears, something that has been developed within the industry. And inhale the insulin, like with asthma.

(CHEF’S TABLE TEAPOT FOR ANTS)

Alex Atala was the first Brazilian chef to break the unwritten rules of high-end gastronomy when he served a raw Amazonian leaf-cutter ant on a pineapple cube as one of the desserts. Fascinated by his methods and succes, I decided to work with the same ingredients to make and introduce to you; ANTEA. A drinking tool which shows the ancient process of drinking wants in the Amazon with a modern twist for. high dinning, Alex Atala experience.

(APP FOR THE HOMELESS)

The Notopia app is an app specially made for the homeless people in Eindhoven (and hopefully soon, also from outside). With this app these people can find the nearest shelter, food/water resources, toilets, the weather, wifi sports and create a personal profile to search for jobs, grocery offers and add medical records in case of emergencies. 

For my research, I slept on the street following Mo. A homeless person living on the streets of Eindhoven for almost five years now. He told me what was going on in the streets and what happens after you lose your dignity as a person. With this app, I hope to support these people.

When apps were introduced for the very first time, I already was a big fan of the things they could do.  And it had always been a dream of mine to create one myself. So when the opportunity came to create one, I simply had to try, although I’ve never worked with these programs before.

This project for me stands for the power of Design in combination with the power of the people and the problems you can solve with them.

(MOVIE MAKING)

This abstract movie is made using a macro camera, paint, oil, nail polish, foley sounds, ink and Advil (medicine tablet).

The movie is inspired on the inside of an egg and the transitions between liquids and solids.

Sallie Garnder was the name of the horse that was photographed to create the first picture movie in 1878. In collaboration with Gundega Strauberga we created a live sized wheel with the same pictures of the first picture movie to create the cinema effect for the spectators.