Writing
Thoughts on design, creativity, branding, and the intersection of technology and culture.
Artificial Intelligence, Automatons, and Brazen Heads
Demystifying AI by examining its mystic roots - from medieval Brazen Heads to modern AI
Bootlegs: Turning Photoshop Fails into Fashion
New tools, new glitches, new gateways to innovation - exploring creative opportunities in AI tool imperfections
My First Experiment with Stable Diffusion
Changing the ethnicity of a stock photo's subject using text prompts - tinkering as research in 2022
Four Books that Inspired Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis'
David Graeber and Herman Hesse influenced the director's new film - exploring civilization, patriarchy, and egalitarian societies
Meaning Layer: Design Intelligence and Insights
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Branding and the Truth
Examining how brands can embody truth and authenticity in their design and messaging.
The Future is Now
Thoughts on technology, capitalism, and design as the world transforms during the 2020 pandemic.
Working Remotely
Tools and systems for successful remote design collaboration, written during the 2020 pandemic shift. Covers Slack, Zoom, Krisp.ai, Dropbox, Paper, and Figma workflows.
State Your Purpose!
Reflections on graduate school application statements and sharing growth as designers. A collection of MICA GDMFA alumni statements.
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