Kinetic Mastermind: Theo Jansen
General Design, Innovators & Creators
Theo Jansen, Dutch artist and engineer known for his wind-walking kinetic creations, is one of the most creative minds in design today. His 20-year career of creating sand-stomping, beach-roaming sculptures has resulted in having his life’s work presented in print, used in a major motion picture and even described at speaking engagements like TED.
The animation above shows Jansen’s most famous work, which recreates the natural movement of a horse walking. Some of the models he has created even utilize solar energy to power the gears.
Looking further into the work of Theo Jansen, you can find many videos and pictures showing how his creatures move by incorporating a robust system of kinetic features. This is one designer worth looking into.
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