Strange Loop

Introduction to p5.js

In this workshop, we will cover the basics of getting started with p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding. Topics covered will include: basic drawing of shapes, selecting colors, and simple interactions with the mouse. Participants will create interactive software that responds to mouse movement. This workshop is beginner friendly; no prior experience with JavaScript or coding in general required.

Kate Hollenbach

Artist, programmer, professor

Kate Hollenbach is an artist, programmer, and educator based in Denver, Colorado, US. She creates video and interactive works examining critical issues in user interface and user experience design with a focus on user habits, data collection, and surveillance. Her art practice is informed by years of professional experience and as an interface designer and product developer. Formerly Director of Design and Computation at Oblong Industries, she led an interdisciplinary team of designers and programmers to develop cutting edge user experiences for collaborative environments and new interaction models for gestural devices. Kate holds an MFA from UCLA Design Media Arts and a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from MIT. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Emergent Digital Practices at University of Denver and serves on the Board of Directors for the Processing Foundation.