Maker Faire Syracuse 2024
Material Interactions
Home: New York, United States
Come make an interactive data-driven quilt! Cut fabrics, colors and shapes to make an applique quilt representing data about what brings you joy.
https://archivy.net/art-and-design/material-interactions-data-driven-community-quilting/
Makers
Rachel Ivy Clarke
After an early career in graphic design, Rachel Ivy Clarke turned to librarianship, which led to her current role as an associate professor at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies. Her award-winning research focuses on the application of critical design methodologies and epistemologies to library and information studies. She currently combines her interests in information studies, design, and textile arts to juxtapose hard data and soft textiles and challenge boundaries around contemporary conceptualizations of data and technology. She earned a BA in creative writing from California State University Long Beach, an MLIS from San Jose State University, and a PhD from the University of Washington.
http://archivy.net
Leah Dudak
Leah T. Dudak is a former librarian and current Ph.D. student at Syracuse University’s Information School. Dudak’s research looks at public libraries and the trauma that library staff encounter giving attention to supporting library workers, systemic issues contributing to trauma, traum
