Author Archives: Zach
2013 T-Shirt Batch 01 – Leaf and Knit
Progress has been a little slow in the studio. We’ll be updating Zach’s tee shirt arsenal and free downloadable vectors throughout the year. More to come. Make Your Own Download LEAF and KNIT pattern. Make Your Own Download LEAF and
2013 T-Shirt Batch 01 – Leaf and Knit
Progress has been a little slow in the studio. We’ll be updating Zach’s tee shirt arsenal and free downloadable vectors throughout the year. More to come. Make Your Own Download LEAF and KNIT pattern. Make Your Own Download LEAF and
Published in Design Solare
Some of our BEAM robotic creations were featured in an Italian book about solar design and applications. Our copy arrived in the mail today. These little robots have been published in books and magazines from five different countries now. Unfortunately,
Published in Design Solare
Some of our BEAM robotic creations were featured in an Italian book about solar design and applications. Our copy arrived in the mail today. These little robots have been published in books and magazines from five different countries now. Unfortunately,
Sunday Studio – Eric and the Homework Robot
Our nephew, Eric, stayed the weekend with us. During studio time we helped teach him Gimp, an open source drawing program, and then print to a laser printer to etch and cut a plaque out of birch plywood.
Sunday Studio – Eric and the Homework Robot
Our nephew, Eric, stayed the weekend with us. During studio time we helped teach him Gimp, an open source drawing program, and then print to a laser printer to etch and cut a plaque out of birch plywood.
Sunday Studio – Indoor Fogponic Gardening, Magnet Motors and Miniature Windmills
My brother and dad came over to spend a day trying out some of the ideas we talk about. We worked on turning stepper motors into miniature vertical windmills, completed Fogponic Grow Box V2, and made an electromagnetic motor. The
Sunday Studio – Indoor Fogponic Gardening, Magnet Motors and Miniature Windmills
My brother and dad came over to spend a day trying out some of the ideas we talk about. We worked on turning stepper motors into miniature vertical windmills, completed Fogponic Grow Box V2, and made an electromagnetic motor. The
BEAM Single and Dual Engine Vibrobot
BEAM Vibrobots use pager motors to move. I used what’s known as a BEAM “solar engine” (Type 1 “FLED” variety), pager motors, solar cells, paperclips, and some heat shrink to build a couple of Vibrobots this weekend.
BEAM Single and Dual Engine Vibrobot
BEAM Vibrobots use pager motors to move. I used what’s known as a BEAM “solar engine” (Type 1 “FLED” variety), pager motors, solar cells, paperclips, and some heat shrink to build a couple of Vibrobots this weekend.
Sunday Studio – Posters, Camera Cases, and Indoor Gardening
The studio got an overhaul for more guest workspace. Andy Tanguay visited and worked on leather laser cut camera cases. Kim and Zach fulfilled poster orders then Kim worked on her stitch artwork and Zach worked on his next indoor
Sunday Studio – Posters, Camera Cases, and Indoor Gardening
The studio got an overhaul for more guest workspace. Andy Tanguay visited and worked on leather laser cut camera cases. Kim and Zach fulfilled poster orders then Kim worked on her stitch artwork and Zach worked on his next indoor
Stone Water Break
We didn’t want to put eaves or gutters on our house. To protect against erosion we gathered stones from around the yard and made a water break under the overhang.
Stone Water Break
We didn’t want to put eaves or gutters on our house. To protect against erosion we gathered stones from around the yard and made a water break under the overhang.
Sunday Studio – Custom Toy Box Table
Gabe and Tina DeBord drew, scanned, digitally traced, and laser etched sides for their boy’s toy table.
Sunday Studio – Custom Toy Box Table
Gabe and Tina DeBord drew, scanned, digitally traced, and laser etched sides for their boy’s toy table.
On Site Lumber Milling
Gary Flint, the owner of the on site mill, set up in our driveway and ran our white oak and a neighbor’s cherry tree through the saw. Our tree needed some fine tuning with the chainsaw to
On Site Lumber Milling
Gary Flint, the owner of the on site mill, set up in our driveway and ran our white oak and a neighbor’s cherry tree through the saw. Our tree needed some fine tuning with the chainsaw to
Carboy Fogponic Garden
The Carboy Fogponic Garden is a vertical growing system that uses an ultrasonic mister and nutrient enriched water to keep plants at optimal humidity and temperature. It’s geared toward the lazy grower. Someone who likes the idea of fresh food,
Carboy Fogponic Garden
The Carboy Fogponic Garden is a vertical growing system that uses an ultrasonic mister and nutrient enriched water to keep plants at optimal humidity and temperature. It’s geared toward the lazy grower. Someone who likes the idea of fresh food,
Preparing Fallen Timber for Milling
We partnered up with neighbors to take care of fallen timber from recent storms. A guy will come over with a portable mill, turn logs into boards, and then take everything off to kiln to dry for a couple of
Preparing Fallen Timber for Milling
We partnered up with neighbors to take care of fallen timber from recent storms. A guy will come over with a portable mill, turn logs into boards, and then take everything off to kiln to dry for a couple of
Cheap All Natural Compost Bins
We picked up some cheap untreated 8′ 1×4″s and a can of butcher block oil and made an all natural compost bin. We didn’t want chemicals from treated lumber leeching into compost. The oil goes on easily with a rag
Cheap All Natural Compost Bins
We picked up some cheap untreated 8′ 1×4″s and a can of butcher block oil and made an all natural compost bin. We didn’t want chemicals from treated lumber leeching into compost. The oil goes on easily with a rag
Sustainable Food Bot – Ordinarily Extraordinary Ideas
Why is growing food still so hard? Isn’t there a robot for that? A bot can water, rotate, and propagate food in abandoned buildings, empty lots, backyards, or basements. Sometimes it’s nice to not have all the dirt involved with
Sustainable Food Bot – Ordinarily Extraordinary Ideas
Why is growing food still so hard? Isn’t there a robot for that? A bot can water, rotate, and propagate food in abandoned buildings, empty lots, backyards, or basements. Sometimes it’s nice to not have all the dirt involved with
Miniature Compass Necklace
This is a three piece compass necklace I made for Kim for Christmas 2011. Remove the cork and pin. Fill the necklace with water and put the cork in. The metal is magnetized and should point toward the center/top of
Miniature Compass Necklace
This is a three piece compass necklace I made for Kim for Christmas 2011. Remove the cork and pin. Fill the necklace with water and put the cork in. The metal is magnetized and should point toward the center/top of
Sunday Studio Time: It’s a Homemade Christmas
It’s been over a year since having time in a studio. Every Sunday we used to spend 4-6 hours working together. We’re slowly getting things set up again and are making gifts for Christmas. This year we laser cut (of
Sunday Studio Time: It’s a Homemade Christmas
It’s been over a year since having time in a studio. Every Sunday we used to spend 4-6 hours working together. We’re slowly getting things set up again and are making gifts for Christmas. This year we laser cut (of
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Support the Arts. Support the Future. 25% OFF Everything
100% percent of the proceeds of our work goes back into supporting the arts. Everything is made with care. We make sure we’re using the best materials we can find. Fade to Future Store Thanks for your support!
Moving on up. DeBord Residence Interior – Work in Progress
We apologize as we’ve been MIA for a bit. Between moving, visitors checking out the new house, and the holidays we’ve been delinquent in sharing. We are moved in though and thrilled with the new house. The following are a
Moving on up. DeBord Residence Interior – Work in Progress
We apologize as we’ve been MIA for a bit. Between moving, visitors checking out the new house, and the holidays we’ve been delinquent in sharing. We are moved in though and thrilled with the new house. The following are a
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Thanks for the Feature – webdesignserved.com
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Free Download – Switch Repeatable Vector Pattern
Download EPS The repeatable switch pattern is inspired by Run Off Energy – An Ordinarily Extraordinary Idea. We create a lot of digital files we use in our art. We want to freely distribute what we create so that others
Free Download – Switch Repeatable Vector Pattern
Download EPS The repeatable switch pattern is inspired by Run Off Energy – An Ordinarily Extraordinary Idea. We create a lot of digital files we use in our art. We want to freely distribute what we create so that others
Pocket Rock-it Focus Stone
My mom is a Reiki master, doula, hospice caretaker, and in general healer. She brought over a bag of hand picked river rocks she wanted to transform into simple tools to help one focus. While mom and I worked through
Pocket Rock-it Focus Stone
My mom is a Reiki master, doula, hospice caretaker, and in general healer. She brought over a bag of hand picked river rocks she wanted to transform into simple tools to help one focus. While mom and I worked through
Run Off Energy – Ordinarily Extraordinary Ideas
Poster Excerpt Mini watermills in street drains can generate a small source of energy as water flows down into the sewers. It might power lights to help see in the rain, it might feed back in to the grid, it
Run Off Energy – Ordinarily Extraordinary Ideas
Poster Excerpt Mini watermills in street drains can generate a small source of energy as water flows down into the sewers. It might power lights to help see in the rain, it might feed back in to the grid, it
Evaporating Balloons – Ordinarily Extraordinary Ideas
Poster Excerpt Dad says they’re always cleaning balloons up in the waterways. And while a latex balloon will eventually biodegrade, it can still linger long enough to muck things up. Let’s keep them in the air where they belong. No
Evaporating Balloons – Ordinarily Extraordinary Ideas
Poster Excerpt Dad says they’re always cleaning balloons up in the waterways. And while a latex balloon will eventually biodegrade, it can still linger long enough to muck things up. Let’s keep them in the air where they belong. No
Wool Recycling Machine – Ordinarily Extraordinary Ideas
Poster Excerpt If it’s good enough for The Medici… Wool miraculously insulates, wicks, and resists bacteria, fire, static, and stains. The Medici built their empire on it, but we’re not up for raising sheep. About the Idea Kim’s totally obsessed
Wool Recycling Machine – Ordinarily Extraordinary Ideas
Poster Excerpt If it’s good enough for The Medici… Wool miraculously insulates, wicks, and resists bacteria, fire, static, and stains. The Medici built their empire on it, but we’re not up for raising sheep. About the Idea Kim’s totally obsessed
Framing, Windows, and Radiant Floors
The roof is on, most of the windows are in, and the radiant floor in our studio is prepped and ready for inspection. Concrete will be poured over the tubes and foam next week. We’re starting to get a sense
Framing, Windows, and Radiant Floors
The roof is on, most of the windows are in, and the radiant floor in our studio is prepped and ready for inspection. Concrete will be poured over the tubes and foam next week. We’re starting to get a sense
Robot Stand Up Toys
We made a set of laser cut robot stand up toys with vinyl sticker eyes. The robots come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are customizable by applying combinations of eyes. The toys represent the first of what
Robot Stand Up Toys
We made a set of laser cut robot stand up toys with vinyl sticker eyes. The robots come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are customizable by applying combinations of eyes. The toys represent the first of what
DeBord Residence Raises Roof
In one week the walls and roof for the house went up. Draws from the bank are pouring out, we’re supplementing cash to buy things like kitchen and bathroom fixtures, and the project is in full swing. In a few
DeBord Residence Raises Roof
In one week the walls and roof for the house went up. Draws from the bank are pouring out, we’re supplementing cash to buy things like kitchen and bathroom fixtures, and the project is in full swing. In a few
Beautiful/Decay : Future Perfect
We’ve just received our copy of Beautiful/Decay‘s latest book whose theme is “Future Perfect”. Of course we like the future and are excited to have a couple of our Noetical Succession photos included in the book.
Beautiful/Decay : Future Perfect
We’ve just received our copy of Beautiful/Decay‘s latest book whose theme is “Future Perfect”. Of course we like the future and are excited to have a couple of our Noetical Succession photos included in the book.
Interior Design Elevation Drawings
We’ve begun planning the interior spaces, choosing and ordering fixtures, tiles, floors, and some finishes. These are some of the elevation drawings we did to get a better sense of the space and to begin finalizing details. The drawings are
Interior Design Elevation Drawings
We’ve begun planning the interior spaces, choosing and ordering fixtures, tiles, floors, and some finishes. These are some of the elevation drawings we did to get a better sense of the space and to begin finalizing details. The drawings are
The Ministries of Sustenance Giclee Print Series
The Ministries of Sustenance is a series of prints that represent a mantra of self-sustenance. The original work began as a series of stitched and printed posters in response to the rise of lifestyle trends such as eco-consciousness, slow food,
The Ministries of Sustenance Giclee Print Series
The Ministries of Sustenance is a series of prints that represent a mantra of self-sustenance. The original work began as a series of stitched and printed posters in response to the rise of lifestyle trends such as eco-consciousness, slow food,
The Everlasting Energy – Ministries of Sustenance Prints
The Ministries of Sustenance is a series of prints that represent a conversation a mantra of self-sustenance. The original work began as a series of stitched and printed posters in response to the rise of lifestyle trends such as eco-consciousness,
The Everlasting Energy – Ministries of Sustenance Prints
The Ministries of Sustenance is a series of prints that represent a conversation a mantra of self-sustenance. The original work began as a series of stitched and printed posters in response to the rise of lifestyle trends such as eco-consciousness,