DSGN 264-406 Fall 2020 Blog
Hope you are all gearing up to enjoy the holidays and perhaps a break from your brain. Hilma af Klint is one of my most favorite artists and I often think about her work during times like the approaching winter solstice. “She was an abstract artist before the term existed, Read more…
JODI is one of the first artists to make art for the internet. My%Desktop, created in 2002, features looped videos of “desktop performances” recorded on an old Macintosh computer. JODI describes a computer as “a device to get into someone’s mind” as it exhibits the owner’s personality. These seemingly chaotic Read more…
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-design/ It was unexpected that Apple released a new set of headphones recently only a few hours ago. When I first saw the article, I thought why would Apple make something so back in trend? However, it seemed to prove me wrong. They are designed so simple, for everyday use, Read more…
On the topic of filming public spaces/monuments, I wanted to share one of my favorite music videos from a couple years ago — APESHIT by The Carters. Beyonce and Jay-Z rented out the entire Louvre Museum for a night to film this video, and I think they make amazing use Read more…
Just wanted to share some shirts from a French brand I love called Cop Copine. I think it’s so cool how they layer different papers to create a unique pattern for each of their shirt designs.
Nostalgic posts are popular on the internet. 80’s style clothing is prominent in fashion. These types of posts / videos tend to go viral An Instagram artist by the handle @the_hard_drive takes like to blend the newness of the now with the nostalgic memory of the past. Here are some Read more…
Inspiring the tiny monument project, this amazing monument always takes the breath away. The design and install are an incredible story which highlights the ingenuity, determination and grit of us humans. If you ever go anywhere close by, be sure to stop and have a look. It never looks the Read more…
In honor of our “Tiny Sculptures” project, here’s a brief history of origami! 🙂 105 AD – Paper invented in China. Monks brought paper to Japan in sixth century. Fun fact: initially when it first arrived in Japan, paper folding was only to be done for ceremonial purposes. Edo period Read more…
Zaha Hadid was a British Iraqi architect, artist, and designer from 1950 to 2016. She was transformative as an architect, challenging the current set of architectural rules by experiencing with new materials and redefining how structures were built. Simply put, her buildings are beautiful in a captivating, show stopping manner. Read more…
I interned at Stance Socks two summers ago, where I got to help work on a collaboration they were doing with Jaden Smith. I wasn’t an active listener of Jaden’s work at the time, but I remember falling in love with his vision and art. I love the fact that Read more…