What Comes Next_
Thoughts on AI, predictive text, technological metaphors, and the string of thought.
📖Portfolio | Coffee Table
I've been working on special offer ads for my friends at Coffee Table.
🌍Man/Woman/Boy/Girl
Exploring the juxtaposition of creative discipline and artistic representation in a global context.
📖Citation Needed
Reflecting on the quirks and community-driven nature of Wikipedia's content and editing processes.
🌍Best. Toys. Ever?
Reflecting on the timeless joy of play, Jonathan Liu highlights the simplicity and creativity that come with Dirt as a toy.
🦈Leaves and teeth
This beautiful tiny basket, adorned with shark's teeth, symbolizes Nauru's rich cultural heritage amidst its modern challenges.
🎶Secular praise songs from Western Kenya
A fascinating exploration of The Kawere Boys, a popular Benga group from Kenya, showcasing the interwoven relationships between artist and patron through music in Luo culture.
⚖️Power and love
Reflecting on the interplay of power and love, Martin Luther King, Jr. provides profound insights on justice and humanity.
🔮Yearning to know the end of the story
Exploring the intertwined nature of identity and destiny through the lens of prognostication.
🎶Mix CD | Wisconsionable!
This mix, set within the context of Wisconsin, navigates the challenging landscape of musical influences while keeping dairy mentions at bay. From the **50 States!** series of CDs, it showcases a variety of artists while including a nod to Liberace's significant contribution to pop music from the state.
🎓Portfolio | Advent Letter
As a proud member of the alumni organization, I am excited to share some reflections on our community from the past year.
📚The joys and perils of overlapping reading
Reflecting on the complexities of reading and the intertwining influences of contrasting narratives, the author shares a personal struggle with parallel reading of profound figures.
⏳How not to do your physics homework
Reflecting on the intersection of scientific ambition and historical significance, this narrative explores the entangled destinies of Foucault's pendulum and the Bunker Hill Monument.
🧠Class, power, and empathy
A study reveals how social class influences emotional recognition abilities.
🏔️Petroglyphs
Exploring the beauty of ancient rock drawings and their connection to early human culture.
💰Powerlessness and shopping
Exploring the interplay of powerlessness and consumer behavior, this post discusses how feelings of inadequacy can drive excessive spending on status symbols.
🧼Washing away your sins
This piece explores the powerful connection between metaphors and our physical sensations, particularly regarding morality and cleanliness.
🎶Snippets of recognition
It's intriguing how quickly we form opinions based on brief experiences, especially in music.
🥾The gift that keeps on giving?
From Zac Mason, a reflection on the unintended consequences of consumer charity in Mali.
🎨About complaining
James Murphy reflects on the power of creativity in expressing dissatisfaction.
🌸Drawing and the telephone
Quoting David Hockney.
🎶Mix CD | NY/ROBI
An exploration of the connections between Africa and New York through music, including a unique take on Babatunde Olatunji's "Akiwowo."
🎶Mix CD | Washingtonic!
A unique mix CD celebrating Washington State, featuring diverse tracks and no grunge.
🎸My charango
A journey into the world of the charango, a unique Andean instrument, as I reflect on my musical exploration and the cultural significance behind it.
🎨Guarding Matisse, photo by Andy Freeberg
An exploration of the unique experiences of women who oversee Russian art museums, specifically highlighting the patience required to engage with art on a deep level.
🎭Portfolio | StageGrade on Broadway
A creative design template for engaging Broadway enthusiasts—perfect for a weekly StageGrade flyer aimed at ticket buyers.
🌍Why can’t we eat spaghetti too?
Diving into Rachel Laudan's critique of the simplistic notions surrounding traditional and modern food practices.
🌸Mix CD | Marylanderful!
This post celebrates the Maryland bar exam with a unique mix of cultural references and design elements related to Baltimore.
🔍Same goes for grace?
Quoting Lawrence Block.
🧟♂️Cities, wandering, serendipity and (wait for it) zombies
A reflection on how a mobile app can transform urban navigation into a playful adventure while encouraging exploration.
🏠Portfolio | Real Estate
Here's a glimpse of my latest project, a fully-realized logo and branding for a startup real estate services company. "Our vision was to create a unique identity that speaks to modern homebuyers and sellers."
🎶Performance’s magical mix
Quoting Yo-Yo Ma.
🏗️Cement bag graphics
A fascinating exploration of the artistic and cultural significance of cement bag graphics from around the world.
🍓Thinking too much about strawberry jam
A fascinating exploration of how overthinking can distort our preferences, as seen in a jam taste test.
🌾Terraced Rice Field, Yunnan, China, photo by Thierry Bornier
A captivating fusion of cultivation and topography is beautifully showcased in the terraced rice fields of Yunnan, China.
🎨Portfolio | christytennant.com
I recently created a vibrant WordPress banner and logotype for my friend Christy Tennant's website, showcasing her creative spirit.
🎨Portfolio | hrcfalumni.org
I shared my experience redesigning the HRCF Alumni website to support Harvard campus fellowships.
🎨Design, color, and cultural power
A Portuguese communication designer reflects on the cultural richness of her students in Mozambique and their misconceptions about design practices.
🎭It creates no wealth or goods
Exploring the complexities of play, work, and art through Roger Caillois' insights on the nature of leisure and productivity.
📚Salvaje de Corazon
A chilling reminder of the unintended consequences our cultural creations can have.
🎬Subtractive creations
Exploring the beauty of cinematic silence and the art of subtraction in storytelling.
🧵Counsel woven into the fabric of real life
An insightful observation on the nature of storytelling and the wisdom it imparts.
📚Love and language
Elif Batuman reflects on her journey through love, literature, and the unexpected choices we make.
🌽The daily grind
An exploration of the impact of maize processing on Mexican culture and women's roles in society.
🔥Re-kindling, by Shawn Smith
Artistic exploration through the lens of low-resolution imagery is at the heart of Shawn Smith's work, as seen in his piece "Re-kindling."
📚Fasting for the mind
Reflecting on the balance between exploring new ideas and revisiting the ones we cherish.
🎬Subtleties
Reflecting on the complexities of subtitles and their role in film enjoyment and cultural exploration.
🗺️The Meandering Mississippi
An exploration of the visually striking historical changes in the lower Mississippi River's path, illustrated through a stunning map overlaying its meanders over millennia.
🚴Everyday South Africans and their bicycles
A reflection on the representation of Africa in mainstream media, contrasted with a celebration of South African cyclists and their stories.
🎨Religious art for nonbelievers
In exploring the significance of religious imagery in art for nonbelievers, Aaron Rosen examines how these symbols reveal deeper truths about existence.
🌿MorningStar (detail), by Alison Stigora
I love Alison Stigora's nearly-monochrome drawings and sculptural installations that capture the beauty of natural destruction and transformation.