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

Mamma Mia! Set

Overview

With the opening of the new performing arts center at my high school, I was very excited to be apart of the scene shop. This fall, we put on our production of Mamma Mia, which I was able to partake in. I was tasked with designing and constructing the set, along with my amazing crew and technical directors, who all together were able to produce an amazing set. The set consists of two villas siting on either side of the stage, with a raised porch in between. All parts of the set were constructed out of 1×4’s and plywood. Everything was designed and built custom, and assembled on stage a week prior to the performance. I was also in charge of the decorations and foliage around the set, and was very pleased with how the final product turned out.

  • Built

    Fall 2022

  • Category

    Engineering, Architecture, Building

  • Apps/Tools used

    Fusion 360, woodworking tools