Taylor Tabb

I like building things that makes you feel something. Usually curiosity, sometimes joy, occasionally “wait… what?” My background is a mix of mechanical engineering and human-computer interaction, with a sprinkle of advertising creative.

I’ve built edible data storage systems, wearable electronics, and experiments around AI and humanity. I teach Wild Ways of Making at Stanford’s d.school, and my research has been published at places like CHI and DIS. And if you watch baking shows, you might have seen me on Baking Impossible (yes, that Netflix baking/robotics show).

I’m currently working under my studio, SPAK!, but in past lives I led future-of-fabrication work at Accenture Labs and made joyful engineered experiences at Deeplocal—like art robots for Google and confetti cannons for the NFL.

If you’ve got a wild idea, an oddportunity, or just want to say hi, drop me a note below!

Want to get in touch? Send me a message below, or book a 30min call here. Happy to chit chat, about whatever weird tech nonsense is on your mind.

Selected media coverage and publications of my projects

Featured

Dec 8, 2023

Kicking up an ink! Designer Taylor Tabb creates trainer that doubles as a printer

Dec 8, 2023

Designer and engineer Taylor Tabb's Footprints is a remarkable creation - a pair of trainers that also acts as a printer.

Dec 8, 2023

This functional breadboard infuses farm-core aesthetics to electronic circuit design

Dec 8, 2023

Cutting-edge technology meets old-fashioned farm flair with Paperbagel’s whimsical Farmboard Kit

Dec 8, 2023

Powering Wearable Technology with MXene Textile Supercapacitor 'Patch'

Dec 8, 2023

“This is a significant development for wearable technology,” said Yury Gogotsi, PhD, Distinguished University and Bach professor in Drexel’s College of Engineering

Dec 8, 2023

How to guarantee your email will be categorized as spam

Dec 8, 2023

Want to send an email but want to make sure it doesn't get read? Try Adnan Aga and Taylor Tabb's Straight 2 Spam

Dec 8, 2023

Taylor Tabb Bakes the Impossible

Dec 8, 2023

CMU alumnus measured on Netflix show

Dec 8, 2023

Baking Impossible: Netflix’s deliciously nerdy competition has what similar shows lack

Dec 8, 2023

Cindy Ngar and Taylor Tabb, one of the teams on Netflix's Baking Impossible, work on a figure crafted out of watermelons

Dec 8, 2023

Apr 4, 2020

Here's how you can make a musical soap dispenser that plays your favorite Spotify songs to help you wash your hands for 20 seconds

Apr 4, 2020

A team of engineers at a design company recently released instructions for a DIY soap dispenser that plays 20 seconds of music while you wash your hands.

Apr 4, 2020