“The first follower is what transforms a lone nut into a leader.” With these words Derek Sivers (TED, april 2010) explains how a movement is started. Watch this entertaining 3 minute TED talk and get inspired to try it yourself!
When you think of materials for clothing, you probably think of cotton or polyester or leather. Suzanne Lee (TED, 2011) came in to contact with a biologist and together they set up a process where it is possible to grow your own materials: Microbial – cellulose. Using this ‘vegetable leather’ she is able to design […]
Have you ever tried to make a toaster from scratch? It could be a good project to try at home, but it is a lot more difficult than you might think! Thomas Thwaites (TEDSalon London, 2010) started at the basis (how do you get steel?) and discovers how much work it takes to get all […]
Scientists are able to put a robot on Mars. So why not in our homes? Cynthia Breazeal (TEDWomen, Feb 2011) realized that for people to accept robots in their living room, it is important to look at the social interaction between robots and humans. Humans act sociable because it is in their nature. When robots […]
Perhaps not something you can do at home right now, but definitely something you want to try in the future. In this short TED talk Jinha Lee (TED, 2013) shows how he was able to create an interface which allows you to work inside the computer. He demonstrates how the lines between the physical and […]
People with the God complex are certain they understand how the world works. For every problem there is a definitive answer. You might know such a person in your family, at work or at school. Tim Harford (TEDGlobal, 2011) uses compelling examples on how using trial and error, instead of thinking there is just one […]
This video would have actually fitted right in the theme of last year’s TEDxDelft; Never Grow Up. Just to show you what you can do with Lego from your own home, watch this entertaining video by Hillel Cooperman (TED, Feb 2010). Whatever you can think of, you can make in Legos.
The core business of architects is designing big buildings, right? Alastair Parvin (TED, Feb 2013) argues that in the current economy, this is no longer the case. Instead of building a new school, why not look for other solutions for the infrastructure problem? Instead of professionals designing enormous offices, why not ask the people actually […]
Young-ha Kim (TEDxSeoul July 2010), celebrated novelist in South Korea, wants you to unleash your inner artist. As a child we are all artists. The moment a child starts to lie, is the moment storytelling begins. We all have this in ourselves, but suppress it because of our daily lives. With funny anecdotes and great […]
Smart materials exist. These are materials like ink that conducts electricity, a window that turns from clear to opaque at the flip of a switch and jelly that makes music. Catarina Mota (TEDGlobal, July 2012) inspires amateurs to use these smart materials and play with them, tinker at home and just experiment with it. The […]
John Hodgmen (TED March 2012), comedian and self-exclaimed expert, explains the concept of design in a very comical way. Hodgmen uses some well-known examples of design and how we subconsciously give meaning to objects, or how objects just blend into our lives. How does design pervade your home?
We will be posting some inspirational TED(x) talks for you to view at home. Get in the mood of TED and be inspired by this year’s TEDxDelft theme: Do try this at home! Do watch this at home! Jon Nguyen: Tour the solar system from home This talk by Jon Nguyen (TEDxSanDiego, Dec 2011) is […]
We’re very proud that the talk by Erik Schlangen, held at TEDxDelft 2012, has been selected by the TED.com editors to be featured on www.ted.com. Only 1{95388bbb2e9df0f2b3d26445fc24fe82185b1b567dbb094bc3a45074083d0a2b} of all worldwide TEDx talks organised is selected. Schlangen amazed his audience at TEDxDelft by repairing a broken piece of asphalt through heating it in a microwave oven […]
We were excited to have Spinvis (Erik de Jong) play at TEDxDelft 2012 last October. You can see his performance here: On the day itself, it was still unclear if Erik could even make it to Delft due to family business, but he came anyway. That is the kind of artist he is; completely committed […]