The Death of Design
Nathan Beck: If you call yourself a designer and—be honest with yourself—the bulk of your role has been the production of flat pictures of user … Read More
The dovetail joint
Guy Jenkins on craft: There is a joint in woodworking called the dovetail. It requires no glue. No screws. Just two pieces of wood cut … Read More
On Going Fast
"We can go faster but no one ever asks how to go slower." Reminds me of David McCullough’s oft-repeated remark when asked, "Don’t you want … Read More
“We can’t find a buyer”
My local township stopped collecting glass, non-corrugated cardboard, and paper that isn’t newspaper for recycling. Hamlin Township continues to collect corrugated cardboard (shipping boxes), and … Read More
The Wisdom We Grow
Joel Wilson, in a link I can’t find anymore, alas: Our investment in reading changes the book because the book has changed us. … If … Read More