Category Archive: Softness of Things

Dignity

Dignity

In our last class of Softness of Things, we discussed design for the other 90%, namely creating technological solutions for challenges in the developing nations. …

 

The Leftovers Paradox

The Leftovers Paradox

I do not consider myself a civic recycler.  I do not sort my paper and plastic out of some higher ideal.  I do not carry …

 

Connecting My Foot With My Sister’s Face

Connecting My Foot With My Sister’s Face

My Sister & I Have Issues… Anyone who knows us, knows that my sister and I like to beat each other up.  The mock outrages, pained …

 

Modular Flower Speaker

Modular Flower Speaker

There are those among us to take it as a point of “fashion” to wear loud things, be they neon orange American Apparel hoodies, outrageously …

 

Paper Lanterns

Paper Lanterns

Our first day of Softness of Things was, as to be expected, inspiring. Along with our general introductions, Despina had us state a particular …

 

Spring 2010 at ITP

Spring 2010 at ITP

It is week 1 of the Spring semester at NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program.  For the second years, it is the time of reckoning.  We are …