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

Virtual tour of Saint Athanasius

Overview

The virtual tour of St. A’s is a public tour that anyone is able to access. I welcome others to check it out. This tour was produced using a 360 stitching camera. After photos were taken in key spots, my partner and I stitched them together using our own program. Once finished, it allows users to jump to the certain spots, then take a look around

Why I made this

We made this tour to help our middle school. While the school was able to do many in person tours, many parents could be unable to tour due to work on conflicting schedules. This online tour would be able to replicate the feeling of being in the building, while seeing it on your own time. It was also convenient as it was published only a few months before lockdown. As the school was closed, parents could still take a virtual tour.

  • Built

    Fall 2019

  • Category

    Computer Science

  • Apps/Tools used

    Ricoh Theta 360 camera