Mapping Processes that Go Unnoticed – 3rd Ward Open Call
I’ve entered some of my mapping projects into the 3rd ward open call art contest. I need your vote before Oct. 28!
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Kong Board
A Hong Kong-inspired skateboard, Kong Board takes its design cues from the ubiquitous metal pushcarts that get heavy use by all walks of life in the city.
My inner stylist
Every month or so we set up the salon at home. Here is a short stop motion capture of a haircut. Photos by Ty Kennedy-Bowdoin. Hairstyle and movie by me.
Practice seeing patterns everywhere
This assignment is about seeing patterns out of everyday life. Some patterns are obvious, others are found by looking closely at your surroundings and visually extracting, multiplying, copying.
Maps of Perception – Water
In 2008 I started a project focused on hand drawn maps. I am fascinated by perception, and how personal background and geography shape what we know and how we convey our experiences. I’ve conducted a number of perception mapping exercises, collecting maps from people around the world via Amazon Mechanical Turk, and have decided to … Maps of Perception – Water
Walking home in Hong Kong
A short movie capturing the experience of my Friday evening commute. This highlights the lens of a newcomer to Hong Kong.
ArtPrize! Collectively Skated
I entered ArtPrize 2010 with another artist, Christopher Hoyt. Our Artprize minisite! Collectively Skated from Carissa Carter on Vimeo. Our brief: How do you understand the texture of a city? Its people? Its geography? We use skateboards, a device that, when ridden, translates every aspect of the texture of surface below to the rider, … ArtPrize! Collectively Skated
Gesture Board: Pucker
Welcome Pucker! A longboard with a kicktail, Pucker is a stable piece of attitude. Pucker is made out of seven layers of 1/16″ plywood using a handmade mold with vacuum bag and hand pump to form the shape. The dots on the top surface are made of purple heart.
Design Thinking: A Celebration of Awkwardness, Ambiguity, and Failure
On May 1, 2010 I was part of a panel at Williams College along with Susan Lyons, Susan Szenasy, and Beth Dickstein. The topic was: “The Future of Design.” I spoke about my take on design thinking. It was an excellent visit to Williams and so great to be surrounded by super bright, interested students, … Design Thinking: A Celebration of Awkwardness, Ambiguity, and Failure
Blackberry Cases: Deuce
Third in a series of cases made for the Blackberry, Deuce is a two-tone brown leather case with a teal cotton interior that peaks through the seams. It’s super slim for back pockets, and holds its shape via a thin but rigid internal layer in the front and back. Deuce gets better with age.
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