What Comes Next_
Thoughts on AI, predictive text, technological metaphors, and the string of thought.
🎨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.
👧🏽🎉Play more
IKEA's PlayReport highlights that kids prefer playing with family and friends over screen time, while parents have a different viewpoint on the purpose of play.
📸OK, and now can we get one with the torn shirt? Thanks!
The portrayal of poverty in media often lacks depth and dignity; this project aims to reveal a fuller picture of individuals' lives.
🌿Due finocchi, by Trevor Haddrell
I admire this stunning wood engraving of fennel that evokes the image of a Spanish galleon at full sail.
🎨The polychromatic Middle Ages
Exploring the splendid visual motifs of the Middle Ages through the vibrant aesthetic of Auguste Racinet's _L'Ornament Polychrome_, showcasing art from ancient to 18th-century Europe.
🍲If you can’t control your moustache
A fascinating collection of proverbs about women and soup from cultures around the world.
🏘️The bottom of the urban planning bag
An exploration of how cul-de-sacs contribute to the depersonalization of suburban life and the challenges they pose for walkability in neighborhoods.
🙏Even if the hymns are impossible to sing
An exploration of David Foster Wallace's complex relationship with faith and skepticism, revealing his struggles with church and belief.
🖼️Every Painting in the MoMA on 10 April 2010
In a reflective commentary on art and nostalgia, the author explores the duality of modernity and timelessness showcased in MoMA's renowned collection.
🧒To copy is human
This study explores how humans' tendency to overimitate may be key to cultural transmission, distinguishing us from other animals in learning methods.
🎶Migrant family, photo by Dorthea Lange
This photo captures not just the struggles of dust bowl refugees but also their rich cultural heritage through music.
🎶Fine tuning
Quoting Philip Ball.
🤖The market and the story
The disconnect between automated trading algorithms and the narrative-driven explanations provided by the financial press.
📚Language that does not forget the world of nouns
Sven Birkerts reflects on the enduring value of novels in a digital age where concentration is a challenge to be fought for.
🌱A great old time classic American melon
An insightful interview with Jeremiah "Jere" Gettle on the passion for seed-saving and cultivation from the heart of his historic seed bank.
⛽Gas money
Quoting Tim O'Reilly.
🧘Sit up straight and tell me that!
Research shows that sitting up straight can enhance self-confidence and influence how we perceive our own qualifications.
📷Street photography by Matt Stuart
Matt Stewart's street photography captures witty moments and surprising juxtapositions that always leave a smile.
💃Dancers Among Us, by Jordan Matter
A vibrant NYC dance photography project capturing the artistry of members from the Paul Taylor and Martha Graham Dance Companies.
🌌Mix CD | Celestial Objects
A special custom mix CD celebrating the birthday of a historian of science and astronomy enthusiast features 19 tracks corresponding to the brightest visible celestial objects.
🌍The Garifuna Mass
New York City's linguistic tapestry showcases endangered languages thriving in unexpected places.
🌈A cross-cultural color wheel
This infographic explores the diverse meanings of colors across various cultures, revealing intriguing associations and unique cultural perspectives.
🎒Persona, photos by Jason Travis
A captivating exploration of the personal items Atlantans carry, shedding light on their public personas and hidden selves, as seen through Jason Travis's lens. "Pictures of what (extremely similar) Atlantans carry around in their bags."
🎨Drawing Cash
An interactive site allows users to contribute frames to a rotoscoped music video of Johnny Cash's "Ain't No Grave."
🎨Calligraphy by Ahmed Shahnawaz Alam
Exploring the timeless beauty of poetry through the artistry of calligraphy.
⚽If you want a masterpiece, the artist has to screw up
Brian Phillips explores the intricate relationship between human error, storytelling, and the aesthetics of soccer, reflecting on the infamous "Hand of God" goal.
🗝️Save what matters least
Reflecting on the value of what we choose to preserve, Kevin Kelly explores the significance of collecting the overlooked artifacts of our time.
🗺️Have story, will travel
Exploring the evolution of four iconic tales and their interconnected journeys across cultures and time.
🎥To take a work of art & to lavish time on it
A reflection on the art of slow viewing and reading in our media-saturated world.
🌳Tree gender and pollen counts
Exploring the unintended consequences of urban landscaping choices on seasonal allergies and pollen distribution.
⛪️Safety not fine? Install a shrine!
An intriguing look at how Hindu shrines along risky mountain roads effectively promote traffic safety in India.
📸Church of the Immaculate Conception, Port-au-Prince, by Allison Shelley
A poignant reflection on the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti, highlighted through powerful imagery by Allison Shelley.
🎭Unintentional Easter quotation of the day
Quoting Orson Welles.
📚Open Air Library, Magdeburg, Germany
A thoughtful architectural innovation transforms an unused space into a vibrant community library.
🦁As sherp as muckle needles
Here's a delightful excerpt that showcases the charm of Scots language through a whimsical tale featuring beloved characters from a classic series.