For the Rest of Us

Design Observer has just uploaded my blog post "For the Rest of Us,' about design museums, seating, and accessibility.  I used to think I was the only one who got tired at these shows.  It's amazing to read so many comments and experiences on the topic. . .

Knobfeel and Design Criticism

We have long been discussing the nature of design criticism. But I have yet to discover a form of critique quite like Knobfeel.  The project has a tumblr feed: Knobfeel.  Even better, it also has a series of youtube shorts Knobfeel.  All dedicated to describing the texture, shape, and general usability. Without ANY words. Grunts, taps, and dismissive panting, followed by the ubiquitous "meh," can be a form of criticism too.

Creating and Re-creating AIDS Activist Art: The Biography of the Gran Fury Poster: An Introduction to My Project

My MA student Karen Summerfeld is involved in some ground-breaking work on the design activist collective Gran Fury. She will be making her research and interviews available on a new blog:

Creating and Re-creating AIDS Activist Art: The Biography of the Gran Fury Poster: An Introduction to My Project: