What Comes Next_
Thoughts on AI, predictive text, technological metaphors, and the string of thought.
🏙️City Silhouettes by Jasper James
Beijing-based photographer Jasper James captures the striking juxtaposition of humans and urban landscapes in his reflections series.
🍽️Dinner with strangers
Alain de Botton explores how religions foster community and encourage connection with strangers, inspired by rituals like the Catholic mass and Jewish Passover.
🏡Paving the home
This piece highlights the transformative impact of cement floors and paved streets on health, economic stability, and quality of life in Mexico.
🏞️fictional landscape, by Kyle Kirkpatrick
Pondering the allure of book-carving that resembles a miniature landscape model.
🚲Forever Bicycles, by Ai Weiwei
An exploration of Ai Weiwei's powerful exhibition "Absent," highlighting his impactful work featuring 1200 bicycles.
🎶New Years Rulin's
Reflecting on Woody Guthrie’s poignant New Year’s resolutions reveals the bittersweet trade-offs of artistic pursuit. "SEND MARY AND KIDS MONEY" serves as a powerful reminder of the familial sacrifices behind the music and culture he created.
🐴The right to a horse
A thought-provoking perspective from Vint Cerf on the distinction between technology and human rights.
🌍Portfolio | ZanaAfrica
Reflecting on a meaningful design journey for ZanaAfrica, a nonprofit focused on impactful messaging.
🌱Rethinking one’s own position as a creator
Brian Eno explores the idea of composers as gardeners, nurturing music rather than controlling it.
⚗️Six or more glasses daily!
The curious legacy of radium and the fascinating misconceptions surrounding its early discovery.
🌍Technology is not the enemy (uncoolness is)
An exploration of how technology's role in language preservation is changing perceptions among indigenous communities.
🤖Der Bibelschreiber (The Bible writer)
Exploring the intersection of faith and technology, robotlab's work reflects on the roles of writing and progress in human experience.
📖Knowing the end of the story
From a study on storytelling, it seems that knowing the outcome can enhance the experience of both short stories and mysteries.
📜Colonial dress, detail
Exploring the intersection of art, imperial history, and creativity through Susan Stockwell's unique paper dresses.
🍼Portfolio | Introducing yoomi
Excited to share my design projects for yoomi, especially their innovative self-warming baby bottle making waves in the US market.
🍔We can has cheeseburger!
Reflecting on the complexities behind something as simple as a cheeseburger, Waldo Jaquith explores the implications of our modern food systems.
📖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
The Kawere Boys, a popular Benga group from Kenya, showcase 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
The artistic and cultural significance of cement bag graphics from around the world.
🍓Thinking too much about strawberry jam
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.