The view outside Kinnear 205, where we spent the majority of the past two days Through an orchestrated frenzy of oversized multi-colored post-its, flip books, breakout sessions, brain dumps and debate, we managed to deliver some valuable data and shed light on potential future scenarios for the role of Digital Media Research at the Banff […]
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Banff Digital Media 2020 Summit, Day 1
A tame stretch of the Bow River I was surprised to wake to a light snowfall after my first night at The Banff Centre. I’ve been invited to participate in the two-day Digital Media 2020 Summit, and arrived a day early to collect myself and orient to this spectacular mountain oasis nestled in the Bourgeau […]
Cabin Fever
My recently completed House of Tree project, lit by kerosene lamps I’ve always loved designing and building cabins, and was thrilled to have two simultaneous commissions over the past year and a half, both of which are recently completed. I’d like to design more of these simple, hand-built houses and intend to promote these recent […]
Wowhaus Projects Update
My 1/6 scale model of the humpback whale tail for our ‘Fluke’ project The arrival of spring typically finds Ene and myself juggling proposals, installations and fabrication at the wowhaus studio, having spent the rainy months laying the groundwork for new production in public sculpture, furniture and product design. We’re particularly excited about a new […]
Joan Martin Constable 1936-2011
Joan M. Constable 1936-2011 Joanie’s joyous and generous spirit encouraged the same in others. Throughout her life, she found immediate and often lasting connection with everyone she encountered. ????? ???? Joanie sought out the best in people, always willing to expose her own vulnerabilities to put people at ease and find common ground. While broad […]
Colin Reedy’s Dispatch from Bali
A Balinese Jukung (photos by Colin Reedy) The following text and images are by my old friend Colin Reedy, who has been making an extended excursion by scooter throughout the countryside of western Bali. Colin is a Seattle-based designer and adventurer, who recently completed an expedition down the Mekong River by kayak. Thanks Colin! Balinese […]
Traveler’s Mindset
The final bend home on my return from the coast along Estero Americano Some days I like to do things that help me maintain a Traveler’s Mindset, so critical to sustaining the enjoyment and success of our wowhaus projects. Yesterday I rode the tide down my favorite local waterway, Estero Americano, to the mouth where […]