We just happen to align our spring break trip with this year's SXSW in Austin TX. Accident??? I think not! It was an amazing time of meeting with other makers, techies, (and for the kids) gamers. I also got in a little shopping. Check out these neat pendants etched on the back of Scrabble tiles with a laser.
Can you say "Etsey" anybody?
There was also a huge tent sponsored by MAKE, loaded with creative ways to use and reinvent the tools around you. Lydia and I loved the DIY fingernail polish table, but 3D printing and laser cutting was the star. I really enjoyed a booth hosted by Sparkfun https://www.sparkfun.com/. And, my fave spring treat that I love to eat was in attendance tweeting (Peep). Though, the best pic was us in front of the Tardis.
And for the gamers among is, check out this little goodie:
Trust me! For a little brain nerdvana, click the link to download the trial version of his game. Such a creative user interface, deceptively difficult. It took me a while to pick it up, but the millennials (my kids) got it, no problem. Now, my new obsession (besides Munchkins) is Settlers of Catan. I really want to learn.
And what would life be like if there wasn't a Star Trek version for EVERYTHING! Love it!
Can't wait to go back! It was amazing to be surrounded by those who share in the passion of thinking and doing!
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