Transdisciplinary Design at Parsons The New School for Design

2.20.13 | Transblog

5 Theatre Artists, 1 Fashion Designer, 2 Facilitators, 1 Documentarian

On a chilly day in December, we gathered in the TransDesign space to explore what sustainability meant to theatre artists and designers in the context of a residency program. Writing as a theatre artist myself, we were aware that this was certainly new territory and a bit of a daunting task to undertake. Beginning with [...]

12.13.12 | Transblog

Calculating Value

It seems like almost every product I buy these days has a green leaf, an Energy Star, or a recycle triangle stamped on it. If I can’t find one, I consider whether or not the purchase of that particular brand or product reflects a responsible decision. I have been trained not to base my decisions [...]

11.14.12 | Transblog

Open Source Housing

 
The open source philosophy has been a consistent motivator of innovation and has given shape to some of our most prized networks and software platforms. Beyond the formalized successes of well-known software based products (Linux, Android, Firefox, etc.), everyday users of the Internet contribute unsolicited, uncompensated information in huge quantities. According to the statistics page [...]

10.25.12 | Transblog

The Threat of Resolution

 
Live performance has brought people together since the beginning of civilization; captivating our imaginations, provoking thought and inspiring change. It is a celebration of the mystery, beauty, tragedy and triumph of our humanity and to be part of the audience is to share in one of our most honored traditions. Over the last two centuries, [...]

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