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Tim Ingold is a social anthropologist who studies, writes and speaks on the process of making in terms of the artifacts that characterize societies. He has a whole host of fascinating theories and observations, but the one I would like to share today is his differentiation between “hylomorphic” and “morphogenic” design.
Read MoreArchitect Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig is something of a hero around the shop. And for good reason, he has created some incredible spaces. It is not just his aesthetic and use of materials that we appreciate, but his ethos and approach. I thought I could share some of his thoughts, quotes and general wisdom this week.
Read MoreDesign Thinking has been talked about and put to popular use for decades, and for good reason. But cognitive sciences are opening up new understanding of how we relate to the world around us and make decisions. Some call this “Design Feeling”, others call it “Emotional Design”. Either way, it is fascinating and powerful.
Read MoreIvy Ross is the Vice President of Design for Hardware at Google, so she is kind of a big deal, and yet somehow, until recently I had not heard of her. Maybe I have been living under rock and didn't realize it, but in the off chance that you are not familiar with her either, let me introduce you.
Read MoreCan we encourage you to buy less stuff while selling you what we make and keep our integrity? We hope so…
Read MoreYakisugi (shou sugi ban) helps prevent decay, insect damage, improves fire resistance stabilizes the wood dimensionally and just looks cool.
Read MoreThis past week I have been thinking about all the things that have made me who I am. All the influences, the choices, the people that have somehow amalgamated into the man that is sitting here in front of this computer.
Read MoreCreativity is to push into mystery. It is to push into the unknown to make something new.
Read MoreHere we compare concrete with some of the more popular kitchen countertop options; granite, marble, and quartz.
Read MoreUnderstanding your process of creation and production determines the quality of work you put out. It is worth some thought and development.
Read MoreThere is a process. You have to respect the process. Not my process, yours.
Read MoreBruce Mau’s Incomplete Manifesto for Growth is as relevant today as it was 20 years ago. An oldie but a goodie…
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be local? To be a part of a local economy? To be a neighbor in a neighborhood? But then again, what does it mean to be a neighbor in a community that is not defined by geography?
Read MoreThis past week I had the unfortunate privilege of digging out my own septic tank by hand. Yes, in the middle of a hot humid north Georgia summer I was literally shoveling shit.
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