Catarina Mota: Play with smart materials

The video discusses the revival of DIY practices through the maker community and open-source models, emphasizing the importance of understanding smart materials. It introduces various smart materials, such as conductive ink and thermochromic pigments, and their applications. The Open Materials project aims to democratize access to information about these materials. The video highlights the role of tinkerers in innovation, with examples like Jordan Bunker's conductive ink experiment and Hannah Perner-Wilson's Kit-of-No-Parts. The speaker concludes by urging viewers to understand smart materials to shape the future.

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