Danny Leen

I’m a post-doctoral researcher working in the field of Human-Computer Interaction,
with a focus on exploring the potential of digital fabrication and traditional craft practices

I’m interested in digital fabrication technologies such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC milling. In my research, I look for ways to make design and fabrication easier and more approachable for people without a technical background. I’m also curious about how traditional craft practices can complement digital tools. Combining the accuracy of digital fabrication with the hands-on qualities of craft can lead to more engaging and meaningful ways of making. My aim is to help make digital fabrication accessible to a broader group of people.

Teaching

LED-Wall

For the course Tech Lab & Prototyping, we designed and built a giant led wall, and we developed new ways to interact with it.

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Teaching

Tech Lab 2019

Tech Lab is an interaction design course Lieven Menschaert and myself teach. It’s become a tradition to build socially awkward robots.  https://youtu.be/Nykymr2mIyk

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Teaching

Tech Lab 2018

Tech Lab is an Interaction design course Lieven Menschaert and myself teach. Our first venture into animatronics. https://youtu.be/QSzNd3qWTm0

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Teaching

Key Sampler

Key Sampler is an audio-video instrument that allows the player to trigger part of a video and audio sample, transpose the sound and run through

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Projects

Wa Make

With support of Flanders Make, FabLab Genk will organise free STEM (international abbreviation for “Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics”) workshops for elementary and junior high school; and more specifically

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Projects

Design op Maat

OPAK’s ‘Design op Maat’ (Bespoke Design) (2012-2015) investigates the possibilities of a ‘FabLab and open design for the development  of self-management tools for and with persons

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Projects

Z-OUT Multitouch

The project Z-out is an art project from Z33 that will place artworks in the scenery of the region the first city is Borgloon where

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Projects

FabLab Genk

FabLabs in the border region (Interreg IV) (2011-2015) encouraged cooperation between students and researchers from universities and university colleges, as well as industry and the

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Let's talk about everything!

👋 Send me an email “hello (a) dannyleen.be”