During these cooler months, my iPod and I begin to dislike each other. Mainly because I hate having to take off my gloves in order to turn up my music or shuffle through songs. Well, Etre Touchy just solved my problem! Introducing the best, yet remarkably simple, way to keep your hands warm and your …
Category Archive: Design
Nov
20
Naked furniture!?!
I am always intrigued about how your physical surroundings affects your productivity and ability to think/learn. When I saw this video I had to laugh though! I can’t imagine how anyone could concentrate if this was their office or home furniture. I’d just laugh and point, which probably wouldn’t help the furniture’s ego very much… …
Nov
15
How to condition yourself to smile more
It’s no surprise that I am a big advocate of smiling. It’s probably the most attractive and socially beneficial face anyone could make. If you’re looking for some help with getting into the habit of smiling more, may I suggest you watch this video: happiness hat from Lauren McCarthy on Vimeo. Designer Lauren McCarthy says …
Nov
01
Making Your Workspace A Productive Space
According to the Work Environments Research Group (GRET) at the Universite du Montreal, comfort-inducing workspaces provide: Physical comfort – “safe space” – proper lighting, air ventilation/circulation, and temperature (all up to health standards of course) Functional comfort – “workable space” – privacy, space to work, reduced noise levels, technology Psychological comfort – “my space” – …
Oct
25
My Version of Math
Twas the night before my first day and all through the pad, Was a calmness amongst the excitement, which really made me glad. … My first day as the Alumni Relations Manager for the Faculty of Science at UBC is officially tomorrow! (Woot!) Having just got my sweat on at Bikrams, I am all “namaste” …
Aug
19
Total Eclipse of the Heart: Flow Chart Form
Exhibit 1: Music in flow chart form. (Thanks Shawn) It makes me think about what art (or work) would look like in a different form. Paintings as performances. Meetings as musicals. Web sites as video games. Academic curriculum as service learning. Changing the form of what you offer changes what you offer. Pick of the …
Jun
09
Summer shirts + Brooklyn artists = wit-tastic!
Last summer, while I was visiting a good friend in NYC, I was introduced to the slickest t-shirts I’d seen in a long time: the limited edition t-shirts printed by Brooklyn Industries. Why do I think they’re awesome? Easy: 6 new (and well crafted) styles are released each month – making them current (and easy …
Apr
15
I’d raise a glass of this!
If there is one thing I am thankful for, it’s being able to work with Keith Leinweber. Not only is he in a great band I’ve seen perform a couple of times now, but he also whips up brilliant designs as our in-house graphic designer. The latest – the labels for the UBC Alumni wine! …
Nov
25
Terry Talks = Inspirational
I was able to attend an incredible event on the weekend called Terry Talks. It brought together UBC students, staff, faculty, and alumni to discuss global issues with a perspective from both the arts and the sciences. If there is one thing I enjoy more than engaging in intellectual conversations, it’s listening to people speak …