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The friction question
As the machines that assist our thinking get smarter and smarter, how much assistance is too much?
Words, pattern, and moving pictures
In 2020, I was inspired to combine some of my pattern, writing, and textile projects into blended works.
Tree fences for a Los Angeles community
Making place is really more about making space for a community to express itself through the tools I provide as a designer.
Failed feminist
I was never much of an activist about feminism, though I have always considered myself a feminist. My attitude was, “I just want to make stuff.” The only times I felt it was worth distracting myself from creative work was when sexism got in the way of me doing it.