Hi, I’m Parker

I have always been curious about the world around me and how things work. I hope you enjoy looking at the projects I’ve completed. If you would like to get in touch, contact me at parkerlofstrom1021 [at] gmail.com.

Experience
  • BitSpace Maker Lab – maker from 2015 – 2021
  • Pumping Station Maker Space – current maker
  • Loyola Academy – Clavius Scholars Honors Program
  • Loyola Academy – Architecture Club
  • Loyola Academy – Sailing Team
  • Loyola Academy – Peer Tutor
  • Loyola Academy – Student Ambassador
  • Loyola Academy – Theater Prop Design and Construction Team / Annie performance 2021

  • Illinois Junior Academy of Science 2019 – Top Board Winner, Regionals; Concept Schools Award Recipient; Gold medal, State competition

  • Haunted House – design, props, construction, production, live event management – 2014 – 2019 (2020 canceled due to COVID)
  • Go-Kart (2 models) – design, engineering, construction
  • Fire-breathing Dragon – design, chemistry, production
  • Apps/Software – Fusion 360, Inkscape, Illustrator, NoLimits2
  • Tools/Skillsets – Prusa 3D printer, ShopBot CNC, universal and BOSS laser cutters, wood shop, electronics, cold metals

Haunted House Drop Wall

Overview

This drop wall was my first major project. For the 2017 haunted house, I knew I needed a feature item. This was to be the drop wall. The wall was a single sheet of plywood, standing eight feet tall and four feet wide. 2×4 braces were then positioned on the back to provide support. A “window” frame was cut out and a track was installed on the sides of this frame on the back. A “picture” was then slid into this track and held in place with a stopper. When the stopper was pulled, the picture would fall out of the frame and a live actor would be able to reach out to scare guests. This project has been deconstructed due to space constraints.

  • Built

    Fall 2017

  • Category

    Engineering

  • Apps/Tools used

    Woodworking tools