Floating while sinking In the mid-2010s, I spent a considerable amount of time wearing a computer on my face. This was not a fashion choice, or if it was, it wasn't a successful one. I was a PhD student at the University of Minnesota, and I had fallen in with the Wearables Research Collaboratory, a … Continue reading On Productive Ambiguity
Digital twins are having a moment, though the concept itself is not new. The phrase usually refers to a dynamic digital representation of a physical object, environment, process, or even person—one that can be continuously updated through data, simulation, and feedback loops. The origins of digital twinning are often traced back to NASA and the … Continue reading Dreaming of a (Digital) Twin
The content discusses the impact of AI on communication design education, emphasizing the importance of understanding rhetorical purpose over product appearance to foster meaningful learning and critical engagement with technology.
Reflecting on design thinking's potential for social change, emphasizing the need for critical awareness, community engagement, and addressing power dynamics to enhance its effectiveness in education and practice.
Google’s revamped logo swaps four colors for a snazzy gradient, sending signals about AI ambitions. It’s not just a facelift; it’s a web of design decisions. Here are some thoughts.
