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So, one Sunday evening I thought I’d give the whole “vibe coding” thing a proper blast. I wanted to test what Copilot Pro, using the ChatGPT 5.5 Think Deeper model, was actually capable of when pushed beyond the usual “rewrite this text” type of request. Rather than doing something sensible,…
This research project explores how design, technology, and mātauranga Māori can be brought together to support resilience in environments exposed to frequent and diverse natural hazards. Aligned with Professor Anthony Hōete’s Ngāti Awa Atlas of Marae Resilience, the work builds on a platform that integrates mātauranga Māori with GIS-based hazard and…
One common technique to create a ‘mixed reality’ (MR) environment is the use of holographic lens technology. There are various ways of making a holographic lens and the technology is currently in rapid development. In this case study we will be discussing the technology used to achieve this, the physical…
Historically there has been a clear distinction between Augmented Reality (AR) headsets and Virtual Reality (VR) headsets however with recent developments in VR technology the two are starting to overlap in Mixed Reality (MR) applications. This case study will look at the what these advancements are and how it effects…
Hi all, while I’m still operating from home I’ve decided it was about time to update my ArchiCAD classes. If you want to stay up to date (yes there will be more) feel free to subscribe to my Youtube Channel. Nga mihi!
I’m a long time user of 3D printing and spend most days at work dealing with all aspects of digital fabrication from laser cutting , to CNC, to 3D printers, so when I noticed that FormLabs had announced a new SLA (Resin) printer I thought, why not blog it! Some…
I’ve had a long time fascination with 360º photography. Around the turn of the millennium I was experimenting with 360º panoramas or QTVR’s (QuickTime Virtual Reality) both digitally rendered and by taking multiple images on a SLR and ‘stiching’ them together. In fact if you where in my CAD classes…
Hello blogosphere, its been a while. I’ve got some time to myself so I figured i’d dust the cobwebs off this old blog. In fact I’m going to have a crack at posting here on a regular basis [shock horror] even tho blogs have pretty much drowned in a sea…
Tonight I was watching the news and a story reminded me of an image I created for a Coexistence Art competition in 2005. The image is quite complex and I never published online until now as the technology at the time wasn’t up to it as the image has a…
I recently got a DJI Phantom 4 and this is some of the footage I shot on my first day with it. Now, I am an experienced film maker however this was the first time shooting footage on a drone. I have had a play with some of the early…