Showing posts with label msoe team. Show all posts
Showing posts with label msoe team. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Inspired by Science on the Etsy Blog
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Happy Pi Day!
It's March 14th, also known as 3.14 or Pi Day! Here's some pi-inspired items from the Mad Scientists of Etsy.
Monday, November 19, 2012
new design
We're working on some new ideas for our look. What do you think? My idea was to try and allude to all sciences simply. What do we all have in common? Well, we use our brains. The brain in a vat of course, also alludes to Descartes' demon, and the whole 'mad scientist' thing. Brains are good for symbolizing all theoretical science, and also represent biology. The beaker alludes to chemistry, and all measurement or experimental science. The tools, the pencil, the paintbrush and the needle and thread, are supposed to represent all the creative endeavours of our members. Even if they use something other than these three, say a computer or metalworking tools, for instance, they probably use a pencil too. The way the light is refracted at the boundary of the fluid is an allusion to physics. The layout alludes to Leonardo's Vesuvian man too... and we all know that Leonardo would have been the ultimate MSOEr, as both scientist and artist. The banner also incorporates the Logistic map, tying in mathematics, chaos theory, and biology or ecology (as it can be used to model population dynamics).
We've also been playing with the typefaces and moving towards a cleaner overall look.
The hope is to revitalize this blog and see more regular posts!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Mad Scientists Showcase!
This nifty app will select a random collection of listings from Mad Scientists of Etsy shops. Every time you visit, they'll be a new treasury! We're going to add another page so you can get a random collection of handmade goodies from your favorite band of mad scientists anytime.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
April/May Challenge Treasury!
You might recall that the challenge item for April (and May) was the world's tiniest vertebrate. Here's what we cooked up!
'The World's Tiniest Frog!' by Kokoba
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Treasury tool supported by the dog house
Thursday, April 26, 2012
National Physics Day!
In case you didn't know, this past Tuesday was National Physics Day. Of course, for us here at the Mad Scientists of Etsy, every day is Physics Day (and Chemistry Day, and Astronomy Day, and Biology Day...). Here are some great items, from the Mad Scientists and laypeople alike, that celebrate the beauty that is physics.
'Physics Day!' by Kokoba
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Item of the day: Psyche
MSOE member jvdarcy is known for her bizarre & fantastical drawings - this one of Psyche is just my style:
You can find out more on jvdarcy's facebook page.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Item of the day: Plush Stomach
If you're looking for some nerdy plush (because you have to start them young) or one-eyed monsters, look no further than MSOE team member FurWillFly. I really like this orange stomach:
But isn't the whole set of innards adorable?
Be sure to check out the FurWillFly blog for more, including a Project 365 with a plush scientist that's sure to make you smile.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Particle Physics Treasury!
Check out this treasury featuring January Particle Physics challenge items!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Item of the day: Shampoo Bar
MSOE team member GetLathered has a range of bath & body products, but specializes in solid shampoo & conditioner bars. This Nor'Easter sounds like a perfect scent to share with the men:
I'm thinking of ordering the pair in vanille de framboise - I'd like to try them out.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Item of the day: Dopamine Love
Happy Valentine's Day!
The classic silver molecules by molecularmuse are sure to garner lots of attention year round! What's your favourite molecule? I'm partial to this thebromine (chocolate) one.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Item of the day: Mobius Cowl
Today's item of the day is something I've coveted ever since iWunder, an MSOE & MMG team member, first listed it. This cowl features handspun art yarn (by kittygrrlz) in the most gorgeous colourway:
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Item of the day: Limoges Dish
One of the MSOE team's newer members, ravensrealm has a shop where you can find a little bit of everything. Personally, I really love this vintage Limoges candy dish:
Friday, February 11, 2011
Item of the day: Ira
Today's MSOE member, imagiro, has such a cute shop! The illustrations are adorable - of course this nerdy bunny is my favourite though!
Do check out this sweet shop - you won't be disappointed! You can see their facebook page here too.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Item of the day: Atomic Earrings
These little atomic earrings by MSOE team member NorthStarJewelry were created for our January 2011 challenge: particle physics. They were immediately added to my favourites - they're just so sweet!
Do check out NorthStarJewelry - the shop is filled with amazing metalwork! You can also find out more on their website.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Item of the day: Hamsa Bracelet
Hi! This is Amanda from Ulixis Crafts. I have an item of the day on my blog each day & decided to feature some of my fellow Mad Scientists of Etsy (MSOEers) so that my readers can get to know my team a bit better. We really are an interesting group - you'll be amazed at the variety of work a bunch of scientists can do! I'll be copying these daily features over here so that everyone can fully appreciate the MSOE talent.
First up is anjalicreations with this gorgeous braided bracelet.
I feel as though this bracelet was made for me: it features my birthstone (peridot) & favourite colour of the moment (grey), the tree of life (a famous Klimt painting, my favourite artist) & a Hamsa charm (which is an ancient charm agains the evil eye but reminds me of yoga for some reason)... it would be a great reminder to me to keep up with my practice.
Head on over to anjalicreations for more lovely charm bracelets & Judaica. You can also find her blog here.
Monday, January 31, 2011
December Challenge: Tiny Beaked Toad
(image credit: Conservation International via Science News who write, "Scientists discovered a new beaked toad (genus Rhinella), while on an amphibian expedition in Colombia. The toad’s coloration camouflages it on the leaves of the forest floor, where it lays eggs that hatch directly into toadlets, no tadpole stage required.")
In December, the Mad Scientists of Etsy celebrated this newly discovered tadpole-less beaked toad! Check out these hand-made challenge entries:
Tiny Beaked Toad Blank Card by TwoHungryBlackbirds
Tiny Beaked Toad Humorous Original Drawing ACEO Scientific Discovery by jvdarcy
Mr. Burns Toad, a.k.a. Tiny Beaked Toad by Cretur Fetur
beaked Toads2 by marycympc
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