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Archive for June, 2007

‘Superconducting Convergence:’

Written by dipika June 29th, 2007 in Desk Notes.4 Comments

This one’s for A.P. Excellent–it’s called ‘Superconducting Convergence:’

In his book, Dialogue and the Art of Thinking Together, William Isaacs writes about how small particles shift temperament under new climate conditions:
“Physicist David Bohm once compared conversations to the field behavior of a superconductor.
“In a superconductor, electrons moving through a wire are cooled to the […]

‘Coins and Bindis:’

Written by dipika June 28th, 2007 in Design Inspirations and Desk Notes.9 Comments

Just uncovered my foreign coin collection, in which there was unobtrusively tucked this packet of Bhoomi bindis.

Far fewer people that wonder about it have actually asked me why Indian women wear bindis.
To which I give one of three answers, depending on my mood:

a) As a symbol of deep, pious faith.
b) To show you’re […]

In Search of Meaning (1): Consoling the Victor

Written by dipika June 26th, 2007 in Design Inspirations and Desk Notes.1 Comment

One particular fictional character has touched and settled upon my heart, and as of late, I often consider him. Just finished Italo Calvino’s story of a 12-year-old boy who keeps a vow to live his full life without letting his feet touch the ground.

Designers’ Korner: July 2 at Stumbling Monk

Written by dipika June 25th, 2007 in Desk Notes.5 Comments

Design Kompany friends and colleagues are invited to join us for happy hour on Monday, July 2 at the Belgian beer specialty pub Stumbling Monk.
We’ll be discussing art, math, philosophy, and how to set up action scripts in Flash.
We’ll start a book club, reading Milan Kundera’s The Joke.
No, just kidding.
Actually, we’re going […]

Once

Written by akira June 24th, 2007 in Interesting Finds.0 Comments

A movie titled Once is showing at select art theaters this month, and generating quite a buzz. D+A caught it this weekend, and found it quite endearing. The two musicians who play the lead roles are delightfully charming, and the songs pack a great sense of authentic immediacy. An aside for Irish […]