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.

Bedside Raspberry Pi voice note device (Thought Catcher TC-01) placed on a nightstand next to a bed, designed for capturing late-night ideas without using a smartphone, featuring a physical button, microphone, and screenless interaction for distraction-free idea capture and better sleep.

TC-01 : A Bedside Thought Catcher Capturing Ideas Without Opening Your Phone

Thought Catcher (TC-01) is a screenless, bedside voice note device built using a Raspberry Pi to capture late-night ideas, tasks, and reminders—without opening your phone. Designed for those moments right before sleep, TC-01 replaces the привычe of grabbing a smartphone (and inevitably doom-scrolling) with a calm, intentional ritual: press a button, speak your thought, hear a beep, and go back to rest. At its core, TC-01 is about digital wellbeing, calm technology, and inten

Ansh Trivedi

Jan 257 min read

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

A Small Design Experiment: Observing My Parrot Friend

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

Jan 153 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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