Kate Stone: DJ decks made of ... paper

The speaker discusses their journey of making paper interactive by combining technology and creativity. They share personal stories from childhood experiments with wires to working on a sheep farm in Australia, drawing parallels between herding sheep and moving electrons during their Ph.D. research. The speaker then describes their venture into printing conductive inks to create interactive paper, overcoming skepticism from traditional printers. They showcase various interactive projects, such as a cake-picking poster and an energy-efficient building design, emphasizing the connection between physical and digital worlds. The presentation concludes with demonstrations of creative technology applications, including a DJ turntable and sound board.

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