Brownies: Recipe and Opinion

June 17, 2014 in PORTFOLIO

With simple ingredients, no beating until fluffy, and room for inexactness, here is one decadent treat that is easy to make.

Those Lemon Bars

May 01, 2014 in PORTFOLIO

I don’t know of another dessert that travels so well and elicits quite as much awe as these amazing bars from David Lebovitz.

Double Disappearance

April 12, 2014 in PORTFOLIO

Four lucky shots combine to tell the story of one sunset over Warsaw—and raise questions about the sun’s trip across the sky.

Do I Like People? A Quiz

April 01, 2014 in JOURNAL

A conceptual quiz I created long ago smacks of ennui—and seems right for April Fool’s Day, along with a cat I shot in 2008.

Balanced

March 21, 2014 in PORTFOLIO

Springtime is about restoring balance, and one delicious path to balance consists of Asian foods and Asian mealtime practices.

Dogodniej

March 14, 2014 in PORTFOLIO

Background on a name and on the participatory design project that inspired a group of creative parents to solve some challenges.

Some Background on Backgrounds

February 19, 2014 in PORTFOLIO

The image on your desktop has visual impact that affects your sight, mood, and thinking. Is yours in line with your needs?

Unlearning to Not Sing

January 31, 2014 in JOURNAL

In grade school I was told that I have no talent for singing. In my mid-30s I’m finally discovering what I have been missing.

Mixing Bowl Negotiations

January 15, 2014 in PORTFOLIO

A deep dive into the ergonomics driving the form and function of bowls, with implications for both cookery and industrial design.

2013 in Review

December 31, 2013 in PORTFOLIO

It was a year of change for both mother and son, as well as for making new connections and reading books by Jonathan Franzen.

A Gift of Ease

December 16, 2013 in PORTFOLIO

Isn’t it a pain when the wrong gift finds the wrong person at the wrong time? Here are some ideas to ease the burden all around.

Intro to Pinterest

November 30, 2013 in PORTFOLIO

Discover the first social network built for next-age storage, categorization, and sharing of images, videos, and links.

Un-Getting a Tattoo

November 05, 2013 in JOURNAL

Having a tattoo removed is a lot like getting one in the first place: both decisions involve cost, permanence, and pain.

Triangulation™

October 27, 2013 in PORTFOLIO

Useful at the start of a naming or branding project, this method supplements a left-brain brief with some right-brain inspiration.

The Collected Helicopter Sightings

October 08, 2013 in JOURNAL

The highlights of chopper flights as seen from our balcony reveal a lot about who is flying what over Warsaw these days.

Clarified

September 29, 2013 in PORTFOLIO

The single ingredient most uniformly missing from Western kitchens is also the one with the most potential for the home cook.

Bento

September 14, 2013 in JOURNAL

I seem to be on a mission to prove that a healthful, inexpensive, and delicious homemade meal can also be easy to make.

Third-Quarter Gains

August 31, 2013 in PORTFOLIO

This year’s yield consists of eleven jars of strawberry, ten of blackcurrant, and a dozen each of apricot and raspberry.

Those Polish Pilots

August 10, 2013 in PORTFOLIO

A lucky shot of an airliner on its approach to Warsaw’s Okęcie is flawed enough to actually come across as authentic.

It’s a Helicopter!

August 03, 2013 in JOURNAL

Capturing helicopters as they’re flying by is the newest activity to unite this duo of mother and three-year-old son.