EFFALO
think hyperglobally, act microlocally
EFFALO was chartered to synthesize, modulate, and deploy multimodal interaction environments that promote expressive feedback between humans, nature and technology.
Vernon Effalo
Founder
Michael Felix
Principal
Andrew Kurtz
Collaborator
Max Ogden
Collaborator
Ezra Spier
Collaborator
shL
shL is an enclosure framework for rapid interaction prototyping. shL is compatible with payloads that can fit within a 4.5" x 4.5" x 1.5" space. it is made of translucent plastic which is easy to modify and nicely diffuses LED light.
velosynth
velosynth augments the cycling experience by providing a cognitive bridge between motion and sound. this linkage enables the cyclist to expressively interact within their microlocal transportation environment.
← frameworks
EFFALO curates a unique range of artifacts that emerge from its ongoing research & design process. whenever possible, we seek to provide frameworks, tools, and systems that encourage adaptation within their surrounding environment.
envvv
a research initiative focused on the study and application of microlocal interaction, emergent orchestration, and affective modularity.
fabricating
an investigation into the method, application, and practice of digital fabrication and rapid prototyping using the makerbot cupcake cnc system.
prgrssv nhncmnt
(pronounced: progressive enhancement) is a survey of strategies for designing in and around complex emergent systems.
spaceframe
an experimental investigation into spaceframe systems from a fabricate-it-yourself perspective.
← research
EFFALO actively pursues research on the interactions that occur between humans, nature, and technology. we find ourselves passionately immersed in the study and application of ambient intelligence, microlocal space, and affective modularity.
we express this interest through a range of research initiatives. built iteratively, these initiatives form, network, and grow, sometimes revealing active spaces in which framework development can occur.
gathering resources
← process
EFFALO iteratively communicates its research and design activities by repurposing the function of microblogging software to actively document and passively guide the creative process. these tools are selectively aggregated to produce the grid of documentation shown to the left.
← performances
EFFALO creates audiovisual documentation of its design processes in an effort to educate, notify, and inspire feedback.
2010 EFFALO