Author Archives: Jacqueline Ashby

I’ve always been fascinated by miniature houses. After watching Doyle’s explanation of his work, I think my pleasure derives from the process of constructing a narrative for the characters and their setting. Doyle invites the participant to escape from their world and into his art. Brilliant! Cool Hunting Video: Thomas Doyle from Cool Hunting on Vimeo.

Elora Hardy’s desire to create a new way of building.

Deriving wonder and identity through the places that we find meaningful.

THE IMPORTANT PLACES. from gnarly bay on Vimeo.

Enjoying newly released footage of surfer Matt Meola at HOME. From Matt Meola on Vimeo.

Design At Large Seminar Series hosted by the University of California, San Diego. Brief clip from the panel discussion on Maker Spaces.

So, we’ve gone from throwing clay (below) to carving up the concrete. More on form and function!

form from Colin Kennedy on Vimeo

Form / Function from Daven on Vimeo. The creative process teaches us many things including the ability to let go.

Using the design thinking paradigm to better understand users’ needs, preferences, and vision! Creative Learning Spaces at Hillbroook iLab.

What a fabulous way to incorporate the vision of children in the future of their community!  Design Minds 2 Day City Workshop from State Library of Queensland on Vimeo.

Architects specializing in disaster relief will be needed to rebuild Nepal. Learn more about The Royal Institute of British Architects effort to assemble the expertise and knowledge needed to guide this process here.