💡 Design

• 🌉Doves Type

  In 1909 T.J. Cobden-Sanderson laboriously destroyed the renowned typeface he had helped create for the Doves Press, lest it ever be used in mechanized reproduction. The destruction didn't take, though, and these words are set in Doves Type. Here's why I chose it (with fear and trembling) for my own dredged-up, AI-reinvigorated online repository.

• 🔮Future-Mindedness

  The past, present and future of thinking about the future.

• 🐦The Surprising Importance of Bird Nest Architecture

  Explore how birds' nest designs reveal an evolutionary arms race driven by the cunning strategies of brood parasites like cuckoos.

• 🧩India’s Patchwork Pluralism

  A groundbreaking nationwide survey explores what Indians believe about their own and their fellow citizens’ religious faiths

• 🀄Cross-Training to Understand Confucian Culture

  A multidisciplinary investigation of ‘How China Became Chinese.’

• 🧠Unfolding Quantum Intuition

  Citizen scientists are using gameplay to help scientists understand more about what makes us uniquely human.

• 🌍Accurately Measuring Religious Belief and Attitudes Around the World

  Want to find out the prevalence of atheism? Maybe don’t ask.

• 👪The Center for Parent and Teen Communication

  Aided by loving, balanced parenting, adolescence is much more than something to be gotten through

• 🙏Christianity and Social Change in Contemporary Africa

  Across the continent, scholars are offering fresh insights into the dynamic role of religion in the lives of Africans

• 🙏Certain Religious Beliefs May Foster Resilience in the Face of Economic Adversity

  Tilting a game’s odds in someone’s favor may increase their karmic beliefs

• 🧠The Neuroscience of Self-Determination

  An ambitious new project aims to expand the scientific understanding of human autonomy

• 🤲Nudging Empathy

  New interventions may help people open up when confronted with others’ needs

• 🎲The Foundations of Fine-Tuning

  Philosophy, physics, and the implications of an unlikely universe

• ⚡Nine Things You May Not Know About Nikola Tesla

  Discover nine surprising facets of Nikola Tesla's life, from mystical visions to fierce conflicts with Edison.

• 🛒Portfolio | Envoy

  As the lead designer for Envoy, I have been focused on creating innovative and practical designs for our users.

• 🎨Portfolio | CPS

  A showcase of my minimalist design for a prestigious group of art dealers, highlighting simplicity and elegance in online presentation.

• 🖨️We're All Makers Now

  In a vibrant corner of Manhattan, innovative technology is merging creativity and community.

• 🐄Patent US690236

  An early 20th-century invention designed to ease the milking process.

• 🌲The quietest place in the lower forty-eight

  This excerpt highlights the profound tranquility of Olympic National Park and its unique auditory experience in nature.

• 🚲Forever Bicycles, by Ai Weiwei

  An exploration of Ai Weiwei's powerful exhibition "Absent," highlighting his impactful work featuring 1200 bicycles.

• 🌍Portfolio | ZanaAfrica

  Reflecting on a meaningful design journey for ZanaAfrica, a nonprofit focused on impactful messaging.

• 🍼Portfolio | Introducing yoomi

  Excited to share my design projects for yoomi, especially their innovative self-warming baby bottle making waves in the US market.

• 📖Portfolio | Coffee Table

  I've been working on special offer ads for my friends at Coffee Table.

• 📖Citation Needed

  Reflecting on the quirks and community-driven nature of Wikipedia's content and editing processes.

• ⏳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.

• 🎭Portfolio | StageGrade on Broadway

  A creative design template for engaging Broadway enthusiasts—perfect for a weekly StageGrade flyer aimed at ticket buyers.

• 🌸Mix CD | Marylanderful!

  This post celebrates the Maryland bar exam with a unique mix of cultural references and design elements related to Baltimore.

• 🏠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."

• 🎨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.

• 🏘️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.

• 🌌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.

• ⚽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.

• ⛪️Safety not fine? Install a shrine!

  An intriguing look at how Hindu shrines along risky mountain roads effectively promote traffic safety in India.

• 📚Open Air Library, Magdeburg, Germany

  A thoughtful architectural innovation transforms an unused space into a vibrant community library.

• 🎨Even better than the real thing

  An exploration of how modern techniques of reproduction, as seen in Cameron Moll's Colosseo project, transform the concept of authenticity in art.

• ♿Give me a lever long enough and I shall move the world

  A remarkable student-designed all-terrain wheelchair utilizing standard bicycle parts for better accessibility in developing countries.

• 🎹Piano transformers

  Who wouldn't want to dine or sleep inside an elegantly designed piano?

• 🎭Portfolio | StageGrade Logo

  I had the pleasure of designing the logo for the relaunch of StageGrade, an innovative publishing startup focused on theater reviews. The graphic element creatively incorporates StageGrade's unique bar graph representations of critical reviews, while the scalloped corners subtly nod to vintage theater tickets.

• 🎶A graphical analysis of national anthem lyrics

  My quest to learn "La Marseillaise" led me to explore the curious and often violent lyrics of national anthems from around the world.

• 🌿Marginalia

  Reflecting on Wendell Berry's thoughts about the importance of margins and wildness in our lives.

• 🎨Jason Holly

  A captivating piece that blurs the lines between custom design and found object inspiration. "Love this. It made me slightly less happy once I saw that it was a custom designed-for-designers design rather than a found object. But only slightly."

• 🤖Robots and the grace of presence

  Exploring the surprising reactions people have to humanoid robots, the uncanny feeling seems to fade in person, revealing a more approachable side of robotics.

• 🧩Portfolio | natebarksdale.com

  A reflection on the design process of my previous website version, inspired by my word search business card and utilizing the Moveable Type platform.

• 🆘“Your logo saves lives!”

  In a surprising turn of events, a logo designed for Mercy Corps has proven to be crucial for identifying aid in crisis situations.

• 🍈Forbidden fruits, delightful longings

  A longing for the elusive mangosteen explores its history and the bittersweet nature of desire.

• 🧽Patience and fortitude

  Reflecting on Brother Lawrence's mindfulness in everyday tasks, like dishwashing, and the beauty of simplicity in our routine.

• 🇺🇸Mix CD | District of Columbulous!

  A visual representation inspired by the iconic design of the Bush and early Obama-era Oval Office, this cover is part of the "50 States!" series.

• 🐦Mix CD | Birdsongs/Songbirds

  A heartfelt gift for a passionate birdwatcher, this 60th birthday compilation includes 60 songs celebrating various bird species and offers a unique auditory experience of the avian world.