“And yet, here I am, just another vagina lying on a sheet of deli paper, in a universally sized piece of cotton, legs spread and bracing for impact.” By Lauren Smedley This piece was written for “Writing for the Ear,” a podcasting workshop. The speculum was not designed with the…

“By creating spaces that embrace both humans and animals, an opportunity emerges to foster harmonious coexistence.” By Khadeine Ali It is easy to get lost in the spectacle of the sublime while walking through the open courtyards of Turkey’s mosques. To look up at the myriad of blue tiling and…

“As neighbors, we are encouraged to seek creative ways in finding a delicate balance to coexist harmoniously with our avian friends.” By Janet Lai What’s the delicate balance of physical space between birds and humans? Last year, Brooklyn Botanical Garden hosted an eco-conscious exhibition that showcased a vibrant collection of…

“You might think: Well, I can always take the excess to go. But that just leads to more excess: excess packaging, excess utensils and plenty of napkins.” By Clara Cayosa I love eating out. To me it’s the best way to learn about a country’s culture. When I arrived in…

“Over time, not only have a multitude of animals, mainly waterfowl, come to inhabit this bit of abandoned architecture, but as one of the few “green” spaces in the neighborhood, it has also become an asset to neighboring residents.” By Laura Brown Walking along Avenue Van Volxem — a major…

“Whenever it exposes its inner contents, the subtle scent that tickles my nose reminds me of the mess I brought to this world and the passing of time.” By Bo Kim To exist is to produce trash. I would be a mess without my trash can. When moving into a…

“Is the ideal cat really the one that doesn’t cost money or grow old or demand more of my already strained attention? That’s cat capitalism for you.” By Sasha Portis To bring a cat into your home, the first thing you need is a litter box. When my partner and…

Summer has begun, and our Class of 2023 has graduated and is off into the world! But design research does not rest, and our department is livelier than ever. Here’s a brief snapshot of the goings on this season: We learned How-To: Nail a Hammer with the Class of 2023…

“…’totalizing arguments do not work.’ I really liked this idea. We do not need to be saying “this will happen,” or “this is the idea”, because things are more complex. There are no rules or statements that we can make about curation either. “ — Sandra Nuut By Brooke Viegut…