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Monthly Archives: November 2011

The Count

November 30, 2011 by Paul Schulman

While in a seminar in grad school, I remember a professor talking about the rules of art. RULES OF ART!!!? But he was right. Even the most avant garde painter uses a medium that tugs on long roots that create … Continue reading →

Heavyweight Featherweight

November 23, 2011 by Paul Schulman

This time I refer to saying less. Sometimes you see something that just takes your breath away. Emma Davis can create that kind of work. You need do little more than get to her home page to see what I am … Continue reading →

Skin Deep

November 22, 2011 by Paul Schulman

I know I’ve blogged before about the idea that effecting surface is a simple way to change the identity of a designed object.  Whether it be architecture or accessories, the transformations can be transformative to the item’s identity. I came … Continue reading →

Takes Energy to Use Less Energy

November 16, 2011 by Paul Schulman

My brothers and I had this idea for a business that involved helping people make their homes more energy efficient by financing the goods and doing the labor and having the clients pay over time. This would let the clients … Continue reading →

Hang it Up

November 10, 2011 by Paul Schulman

It’s getting cold out there. With winter upon us, it’s impossible not to notice the volume of outerwear with which us Yankees need to contend. In my travels, I have started to see some great storage solutions that answer the … Continue reading →