Drift and Call it Dreaming: Walking as Aesthetic Practice

Do you ever craft a soundtrack for your travels? A book to read?…
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America By Design in Denmark

 Three yeas ago I visited Denmark on a grant to research futures…

Politics of Fashion: Biden & Copenhagen Fashion Week

Politics of Fashion Could fashion become a political prodigy…

Practical Utopia vs. Global Pessimism: An Interview with Valentino Gareri

As we move into spring, the month of April brings a reminder…

The Sloth: A Model for Urban Design

What does a three-toed sloth have in common with New York City?…

Changing the World One light Bulb at a Time

Sustainability and new energy codes were a big part of the conversation…

Rebooting the Toy Industry

I just got back from New York City’s Toy Fair! While trolling…

Public Art for the Public Good: Interview with Tony “Rubin” Sjöman

I caught up with Tony “Rubin” Sjöman, American Scandinavian…

Is Mindful Materialism Possible?

I’m suffering from Stuffocation! As Sharon Graubard, trend…

Slow Fashion: An Interview with Ingunn Birkeland Oslo

In my recent post from Oslo Fushion Festival, we discussed the…
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Oslo Fushion Festival: Art, Music, Fashion and Sustainability

Norwegian Design: Tradition + Innovation It's the season of…

A Month of Joyful Design-The Aesthetics of Joy

Last week I attended an AIGA event with Ingrid Fetell Lee and…

10 Ideas for Gift Giving like a Designer- Holiday 2018

Gift Giving is a wonderful ritual to show gratitude and appreciation…
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Garrott Designs Travel Sketchbook 2019 Wall Calendar is Here!

Love to Travel?! Me too! As an urban sketch artist, I love travel…