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User Research in Asia – Top 5 Lessons Learned

Today I gave a talk at Mozilla about my major learnings regarding doing user research in Asia. Take a look at my slides or watch the talk in action. Top 5 Lessons Learned – User Research in Asia View more presentations from Carissa Carter

Scree Magazine volume 2

It’s here! Scree volume 2 is hot. A Nigerian-American poet, indie film expose, metal band analysis, and a 30 day art experiment are just a few of the features in our second issue. Head right to printing (why not?).

Hand drawing, patterning, and fabric

I’ve been experimenting with patterns a lot lately. Building off of the slew of hand drawings that I’ve got lying around, I took sections of some of my favorites, patterned them, and then printed them on fabric. Not yet sure what I’m doing with them, but the process has been satisfying so far. I think Hand drawing, patterning, and fabric

Design meets Science at McGill University

I am super interested in the cross-applicability of science and design. As a geologist and a designer, I have always wanted to experiment with design techniques in the geosciences. I partnered with Dr. Christie Rowe at McGill University in Montreal. The students had an assignment to write a Geology-format paper on a controversial topic in Design meets Science at McGill University

One month of design at Williams College

I spent January at my alma mater, Williams College, teaching a course on design during the school’s one-month Winter Study term. Sixteen fantastic students dove into design process for the first time and tackled challenges related to sustainability at Williams. They each presented their work publicly at the end of the month. Projects ranged from One month of design at Williams College

Scree Magazine volume 1

I am super excited to announce the launch of Scree Magazine. Scree is a celebration of the creative scramble in all disciplines. The first issue features pieces from writers, designers, artists, comedians, poets, entrepreneurs, and more. You can view the entire issue online or better yet, get a paper copy. It looks really awesome in Scree Magazine volume 1

Mass Customization Concept Map

I created a concept map of mass customization as it stands today, and a secondary sheet showing the companies that play in each space. Open publication – Free publishing – More concept map

Six Senses Travel | Curated Hong Kong

Super excited for the launch of my new travel guides – Six Senses Travel. I’ve started with Hong Kong. This is a guide that starts with the premise that you travel to stimulate all six of your senses – the sixth being emotion, how something makes you feel. It’s hot – especially in person! Get one!

Six Senses Travel | Curated Hong Kong

Super excited for the launch of my new travel guides – Six Senses Travel. I’ve started with Hong Kong. This is a guide that starts with the premise that you travel to stimulate all six of your senses – the sixth being emotion, how something makes you feel. It’s hot – especially in person! Get one!