Night landscape with a bright Moon over a glowing orange lava plume on a ridge.

Notes on Home

Examining loss, liberation, and what endures after the fire 
Close-up of metallic geometric shapes (rectangular bars) against a dark background, highlighting brushed metal texture and angled edges.

Aluminum and Its Many Languages

An abbreviated history of the metal and its possibilities 
Red-roofed lakeside building with reflection in calm water, surrounded by trees and blue hills under a cloudy sky.

A Matter of Material

Exploring the history of woodcraft and material understanding at the Bauhaus 
Scientist in a bow tie sits at a bench among geometric wireframe sculptures and chalkboard diagrams in a workshop.

Beyond Human-Centered Design

Designing our way towards a better future. 
Brown ceramic vase with dark vertical stripes on a light wood shelf inside a cabinet unit.

The Meaning of Objects

Cultivating resonance and narrative. 
Citrus fruits with glossy green leaves resting on a yellow fabric, with handwritten notes visible in the background.

The beauty of celebrating nothing in particular

On the spaces, objects, and atmospheres that support the unplanned. 
Worker at a large industrial cutting machine in a dusty workshop, surrounded by pipes, ducts, and metal shelving.

On Craft and the Knowledge of Making

The skill, judgment, and material intelligence behind enduring design. 
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