Today I looked under my bed and pulled out a dusty portfolio. Inside I found a sketchbook of life drawings I did in New York back in 2008/09. I don’t think I’ve been to a class since then, maybe it’s time to start again…
Discovered Again: Charcoal Life Drawings
Here are a few more life drawings that I recently found in a sketchbook I did in 2008/09. It reminds me of how much I like drawing with charcoal. I need to do this more.
Research: Ethics & Aesthetics
Connecting the designer and maker through ethical relationships, produces the best results in terms of design aesthetics and social impacts.
Sneak Peek: win a designer cushion!
My cushions aren’t for sale yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your hands on one. I will be giving away one of my cushions in return for a bit of help with market research. At The Startup Showcase…
Loving Now: Interactive Design
In Sight: Barranco street view – 1
Barranco is a small neighbourhood in Lima that feels surprisingly tranquil in comparison to the rest of the city. At the beginning of the 20th century it was a summer resort for rich Peruvians, but as the city grew and…
Research: Sustainable Consumption
Consumption and sustainability do not naturally work together, but I am questioning how I can use my design skills and knowledge to produce products that address human emotional needs, in order to achieve a long-term sustainable balance. I would like to design products that people connect with and to build a relationship between designer, maker and user.