Design as a Positive Force

Design as a Positive Force

People have ideas of what design is. The dictionary states that design (as a noun) is a plan to show the look and function of something that will be built. It also references design as a pattern, style, shape, composition, and form. An intention is the third –...
On Craftsmanship

On Craftsmanship

I have been hearing a buzz around craftsmanship lately. For instance, the speaker at an upcoming Minneapolis’ Creative Mornings, is Sarah Schultz, the new Executive Director of the American Craft Council will be speaking on “Craft.” And last month I attended an...
Design is a Function of Connection

Design is a Function of Connection

 I was listening, actually re-listening to Brené Brown’s speech at the 99 U conference given maybe a year ago. While her talk was on “Stop Focusing on Your Critics,” there was a line near the beginning where she said, “Design is a function of connection” that hit...