musings

The Politics of Plastics

plastic trash is a global issue - one of the great issues of our times

The Enchanted Garden

A summer project leads to some interesting observations on our relationship with plastics.

A Conversation on Quality

A conversation with a client reveals some misunderstandings on the meaning of quality.

The Importance of Feel

Feel is the product design equivalent of the “IT" factor.

PET Ponderings

some musings on music, poetry, works of art, and plastics

A Damn Good Question

A simple question, asked with child like wonder, can often allow you to see things in a fresh new way.

Innovate, But Don’t Change Anything

A panel discussion highlights one of innovation's "catch-22s"

Seeing Things Differently

The next time you’re engaged in a design problem, try on a different pair of glasses, and see what happens.

Clean Water

Sometimes, a great design solution comes from re-thinking the problem. Some musings on the delivery of fresh drinking water to people around world.

F5 Tornado

I spent the last few days helping my step-sister recover from the effects of an F5 tornado. It gave new meaning to the phrase, “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.”