aesthetics

12
Jun
On artisanal food and artisanal technology.

On artisanal food and artisanal technology.

I don’t know what it is about the Pacific Northwest and food, but I’m really glad to be
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12
Jun
If you don't understand it, don't design it.

If you don't understand it, don't design it.

Wayfinding signage at the Dublin Airport. Photo by Callie Neylan, January 2012. After my first day in Ireland, I’ve
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12
Jun
On loving nature.

On loving nature.

Map of Alaska via the University of Washington libraries. I can’t stop thinking about Alaska. One might wonder how
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12
Jun
In winter.

In winter.

Looking south across the Cook Inlet near Anchorage, Alaska, a plane approaches the Ted Stevens International Airport. Photo by Callie
2 min read
12
Jun
On bird love, biophilia, and happiness.

On bird love, biophilia, and happiness.

Cardinal, webwallpapers.net. I got a beautiful pair of Bushnell binoculars for Christmas. “Because you’re so visual. So observant.
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12
Jun
Words are sensuous. Words are beautiful.

Words are sensuous. Words are beautiful.

The historical B&O rail station. Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. I need a sandbox full of
2 min read
12
Jun
On the long, hard, smart way.

On the long, hard, smart way.

My latest Camper acquisition, the Peu Nara. Made of partially recycled materials. You should listen to this Do Things the
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12
Jun
On good design and skipping hearts.

On good design and skipping hearts.

While I love the beauty of my Apple products as much as you do, it’s encouraging to note – very
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12
Jun
On a designer embracing the fine arts.

On a designer embracing the fine arts.

I hate it when people call me an artist instead of a designer. But maybe I shouldn’t. Because art
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12
Jun
On Laser GaGa and beautiful mathematics.

On Laser GaGa and beautiful mathematics.

I often credit my aesthetic sensibilities to growing up in the beautiful Rockies, but maybe they’re due instead to
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