Synthesize with Perspective
andCulture / Feature / Perspectives

Synthesize with Perspective

by Dominic on May 8, 2013 • No Comments
To synthesize research effectively a designer must have a perspective. In today’s world of digital information collection tools, a wealth of relevant information can be collected very quickly. However, as the Big Data push can attest to, all the data in the world is useless unless you do something with...continue reading
Student Evaluations
Teaching

Student Evaluations

by Dominic on Jan 14, 2013 • No Comments
After my first semester teaching I anxiously looked forward to my teacher evaluations. As can be seen here, I was very happy that all my work was well received and that the course was as relevant and useful as I had hoped. Clearly there is still work to be done,...continue reading
Quality of Life Show
Feature / Side Projects / Thesis

Quality of Life Show

by Dominic on Sep 10, 2012 • No Comments
My thesis partner, Nick, and I have been asked to participated in a show at the Philadelphia Art Alliance, entitled Qualities of Life(more info). It is a show dedicated to means of addressing issues related to the title. We are very excited about this opportunity because it directly connects to...continue reading
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Predictably Irrational
Books

Predictably Irrational

by Dominic on Apr 25, 2013 • No Comments
As an aside, we’ve started a book club at andCulture. This is the second book we’ve read; the first being A Whole New Mind. Next is my choice and I am planning on suggesting the Paradoxes of Group Life. It’s a way for those of us practicing Experience Design and Strategy to continue to strengthen...continue reading
Presentation-ception
Events / Side Projects / Teaching

Presentation-ception

by Dominic on Jan 23, 2013 • 1 Comment
Storytelling is key. That’s why this past summer I was asked to give a presentation on presentations. My audience was a group of founders from socially conscious tech startups that were participating in a 12 week incubator. They were interested in honing their pitches and were primarily looking for series A funding. I had been...continue reading
Glimmer
Books

Glimmer

by Dominic on Nov 12, 2012 • No Comments
Glimmer is a look into the current development of design with Bruce Mau and his practice as the lens. It gives a brief history and discusses the continuing evolution of design using numerous examples as proof points. All the while it does, what I consider, a pretty good job translating the jargon and buzzwords of...continue reading
Gratitude
Life

Gratitude

by Dominic on Aug 25, 2012 • No Comments
We all know we are suppose to say thank you. I just want to re-iterate that it is actually quite important. When I was training as a canvasser for Greenpeace (I was/am one of “those people”) we were told that once they started to formally include the requirement to thank their new donors, their retention...continue reading
Design of Everyday Things
Books

Design of Everyday Things

by Dominic on Aug 24, 2012 • No Comments
This book is a design classic. Of course the examples are a bit dated, but all the points & principles are still just as relevant as they ever were. I don’t think a real review is necessary for this one, but just in case you don’t believe me: Amazon Reviewscontinue reading
The Hidden Dimension
Books

The Hidden Dimension

by Dominic on Jul 24, 2012 • No Comments
This is Edward T. Hall’s follow up The Silent Language. Culture is still the key driver of this book, however instead of considering how different cultures use and interpret body language, he is looking at space. Not as in outer space, but as in the space between objects, at least that is my American perspective....continue reading
Over and Out
Life / School

Over and Out

by Dominic on Jul 13, 2012 • No Comments
It has been a few weeks now since I’ve moved out of our graduate studio, but it feels good. I am excited for my next steps, though where they will go is uncertain. Is it time to start a business or apply for jobs? If a business, do I keep it small and focus on...continue reading
State of Cycling Follow Up
Events / Feature / Life / Side Projects / Thesis

State of Cycling Follow Up

by Dominic on Jun 28, 2012 • No Comments
The event went great!(more about its planning here) We had a great panel (an extra Police officer even showed up)! We learned a little more about parking in bike lanes, the new bike share coordinator position which is in the works, and how communities are involved in lane planning and implementation. In the end, there...continue reading
State of Cycling in Philadelphia
Events / Life / Side Projects / Thesis

State of Cycling in Philadelphia

by Dominic on May 26, 2012 • 1 Comment
Since graduating, I’ve had a chance to refocus my energy on an event. Nick and I have been working with Rachel Aland, on organizing a panel discussion for this Thursday at Next American City’s Storefront for Urban Innovation here in Philly. We’ve got representatives from the city government and police, local advocates, community members, and...continue reading

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