Making & Process

A closer look at prototyping, iteration, and the craft behind design. Posts here dive into material explorations, technical experiments, and lessons from hands-on making.

Green parrot perched on a window rail with urban buildings in the background. The sky is cloudy, and the mood is curious.

The Parrot That Stopped Coming—and the Bird Detection System I Designed to Find It

When a parrot that regularly visited my window disappeared, I built a Raspberry Pi–based bird detection system to find out if it was still coming. What started as curiosity became a design experiment in observation, hardware, and restraint.

Ansh Trivedi

23 hours ago3 min read

How I Learnt Acoustics by Building Ugly Speakers - DIY Speaker Design

You’d think building a speaker is about wiring and electronics. It ultimately comes down to air leaks, incorrect materials and your own humility. My first two prototypes looked perfect and sounded like regret. However, every buzz, rattle, and thud taught me more than any YouTube video could.

Ansh Trivedi

Nov 4, 20253 min read

Deconstructing a Modern Classic: The T02 Soft Chair by TAKT

T02 Soft Chair by TAKT is renowned for its simple, honest design and unexpected comfort. ordinary looking – simple lines, soft edges,...

Ansh Trivedi

Sep 30, 20251 min read

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