The Tools Series is a new series of Baltan Sessions that examines the complex and changing relationships artists and designers have with the technologies and tools they develop, modify or use to create. We aim to explore social awareness around the tool choices they make as well as the (aesthetic) influences of these choices on the work they create. We also examine the role of the lab in supporting the creation of, access to and sharing of knowledge about these tools.

Image made using the Baltan Cutter, a tool by Jonathan Puckey and Eric de Haas.

TOOLS SERIES #2: CREATE OR GENERATE

Thursday, 1 December 2011
Time: 19:30
Location: Edhv, Fuutlaan 12B, 5613 AB Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Admission: 2 Euro (drinks included)

In 2011, Jonathan Puckey and Eric de Haas worked together to develop a tool that could be used to shape the visual identity of Baltan Laboratories. One of the starting points was to create a tool that balances on the thin line between create and generate. During this Baltan Session they will present the outcomes of this collaboration as well as some of their other tool-related work. The dialogue between Eric and Jonathan that took place during the design process can be found here: http://baltanlaboratories.tumblr.com

We have also invited design studio Edhv – the host of this evening’s session – to speak about some of the tools from their toolbox, specifically related to generative design.

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