I am Danny Leen, a researcher from Genk, Belgium. I am interested in digital fabrication (e.g., 3D printing, Lasercutting, and CNC Milling). My research focuses on lowering the threshold for (non-expert) users when designing and fabricating objects. More specifically, the idea of “Unitless fabrication” as a digital fabrication strategy, why do we need (end-user) measurement units when having a fully digital process?
Digital fabrication allows users to fabricate objects without the need of measuring. However, designing digital 3D objects is generally done using calipers, rulers, protractors and other physical measurement tools. In my research I develop novel interfaces that allow users to design and fabricate objects without measuring.
I graduated, Cum laude, at Luca School of Arts in Genk (Association KU Leuven). With a thesis titled Haptic Music Creation that explored novel techniques for generating haptic feedback when creating digital music.
Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg
LamiFold: Fabricating Objects with Integrated Mechanisms Using a Laser cutter Lamination Workflow We present LamiFold, a novel design and fabrication workflow for making functional mechanical
We present StackMold, a DIY molding technique to prototype multi-material and multi-colored objects with embedded electronics. The key concept of our approach is a novel
We present JigFab, an integrated end-to-end system that supports casual makers in designing and fabricating constructions with power tools. Starting from a digital version of
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LamiFold: Fabricating Objects with Integrated Mechanisms Using a Laser cutter Lamination Workflow We present LamiFold, a novel design and fabrication workflow for making functional mechanical
We present StackMold, a DIY molding technique to prototype multi-material and multi-colored objects with embedded electronics. The key concept of our approach is a novel
We present JigFab, an integrated end-to-end system that supports casual makers in designing and fabricating constructions with power tools. Starting from a digital version of
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
Tech Lab is an Interaction design course Lieven Menschaert and myself teach. Our first venture into animatronics. https://youtu.be/QSzNd3qWTm0
StrutModeling: A Low-Fidelity Construction Kit to Iteratively Model, Test, and Adapt 3D Objects We present StrutModeling, a computationally enhanced construction kit that enables users without