Category: Essays

David L. Ulin|Essays

Incubate L.A.

Los Angeles’ "sacred ordinariness"

Erik Spiekermann|Essays

Lobetrotting

If the left brain/right brain theory of creativity and reasoning is correct, we’re in trouble

Victoria Solan|Essays

The Prosthetic Baby

A design problem in dire need of reinvention

Justin Zhuang|Essays

Enter the Dragon

Looking back to the future of Singapore design

Rob Walker|Essays

Spawn of Gerrymander: Steve Brodner’s Pennsylvania 7th

Steve Brodner reimagines Pennsyvlania’s Seventh Congressional District three (frightening) ways.

Rob Walker|Essays

Spawn of Gerrymander: Oliver Munday’s Florida 5th

Illustrator Oliver Munday revisualizes Florida’s Fifth Congressional District

Rob Walker|Essays

Spawn of Gerrymander: Lisa Congdon’s North Carolina 4th

Illustrator Lisa Congdon reveals that North Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District is a leafy sea monster.

Rob Walker|Essays

Spawn of Gerrymander: Leif Parsons’ Illinois 4th

Illustrator Leif Parsons reimagines Illinois’ Fourth Congressional District, giving a visual message to voters.

Rob Walker|Essays

Spawn of Gerrymander: Joe Alterio’s Maryland 3rd

Illustrator Joe Alterio reimagines Maryland’s Third Congressional District in a monstrous animated GIF.

Rob Walker|Essays

Spawn of Gerrymander: A Series

A week-long project in which six top illustrators visualize some of the most contorted congressional districts in the country.

Owen Edwards|Essays

When Design Dictates

Cafeteria Caper: Remembering the CBS lunchroom and design life at the “Black Rock”

Observed|Essays

Design Matters Fall 2014 Schedule Announced

A new season of Design Matters starts Monday!