Materials Library
Session 1 | June 8–20
Spectrospira by Fiona Bell and Andrea Polli, 2024. Blown glass, titanium, algae, grow light, aerator and tubing, lab stand, 9 ½” x 5 ½” x 24”.
Materials are fundamental to craft. Accordingly, the goal of Fiona Bell’s residency is to develop a Materials Library at Haystack that can be built upon in the future. The collection will be organized by material type and cataloged to provide information regarding composition, properties, methods, and potential applications. Existing materials will include manufacturer information while do-it-yourself materials will be accompanied by recipes. By building this collection, others at Haystack can learn more about materials and add new materials to the Library.
Fiona Bell (she/her) is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Computer Science at the University of New Mexico. With a Ph.D. in Creative Technology and Design from the ATLAS Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University. Her work intersects material science, human-computer interaction, and biodesign. Drawing on these disciplines, Bell develops novel biomaterials that integrate with digital technologies to create sustainable and responsive bio-digital interfaces for planetary regeneration.
Fab Lab Residents do not teach workshops. These individuals are in residence throughout sessions and augment the creative practices on campus through their own research, informal activities, and integration into the session community.