In recent years, as the general population has become more environmentally-conscious, many “green” habits have taken to the mainstream. One such example is the proliferation of reusable grocery bags–a simple, but effective way to reduce waste and our reliance on non-degradable plastics. Continuing our anticipation of Earth Day 2011, I’m going to show you how…
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Hey, Ladies! Modify Those Shapeless, Unisex Tees Into Something More Flattering [Video]
So, ladies, have you ever owned an awesomely rad t-shirt that you only wished was more flattering to your figure? Well, Becky Stern over at Make:Projects can show you how to modify a formless, boxy t-shirt into something a little sexier. Check out the video below. For a more detailed, step-by-step guide to this project,…
3 Super-Geeky DIY T-Shirt Projects
Ben Heck’s “Portal”-Inspired T-Shirt Geek idol and modding god, Ben Heck, created his own high-tech t-shirt inspired by the popular video game “Portal” by Valve Software. The project utilizes a small LCD display, a miniature security camera, and a battery pack to create a t-shirt that creates the illusion of having a see-through ‘portal’ on…
Augmented Reality T-Shirts [Video]
Augmented Reality (AR) is a fascinating technology that, put simply, alters your perception of the real-world with computer-generated images and sounds. If that doesn’t clearly explain the concept, don’t worry. AR is something better understood through demonstration. If you own a smartphone–such an iPhone–you can experience augmented reality through a variety of apps. For example,…
Kentucky vs. Duke: A Fantasy Rematch
Monday, March 21, 2011: Leann Farmer, Customer Service March is my favorite month of the year. The weather in Kentucky takes a turn for the better and I enjoy long weekends full of great basketball. Sunshiny days usually take the sting out of my NCAA Tournament Bracket predictably going down in flames. See, bracketology is…
Design Studio Tip: Grouping (Video)
Like most software programs, the BlueCotton Design Studio has some really cool and useful features that may not be obvious to the casual user. One such feature is grouping! Grouping allows you to select multiple objects at once, letting you scale and move those objects as a collective group. This is especially useful when you’ve…