This is Boston

My time in the Boston area has come to an end. Although there were a lot of events that I couldn't attend (Patriots Superbowl celebration parade, Boston Marathon, the whole fall season) I want to be able to remember some of the things that I did do—so I created a short video of my everyday life, including places I walked to and parks I worked out at.

I've really enjoyed the people I've met and conversations I've had during my stay and those are the very things I will miss the most.

What I Like About Being Creative

I like that you can be creative in any aspect of your life and it doesn’t have to be relevant to art. You can find creative ways to run, creative ways to organize, and creative ways to do normal tasks with fun. Whether your creative thinking is good or bad, what matters most is that you are always thinking.

Lexus Laceup Running Series

I entered a contest a while back to design a race medal for Lexus Laceup Running Series, and to my surprise I won! The prizes included a performance t-shirt, a free race entry, and a feature in LA Magazine. While seeing my design come to life is quite rewarding, I was most excited about getting my free pair of Saucony shoes!

I like to run because it comes in handy for a number of reasons, especially for that one time I had to run through the airport to catch my flight and I remember thinking to myself, "so, this is why I run."

HUBweek at Harvard

I've embarked on a new journey in design and will be spending the next year or so in the Boston area studying human factors in information design. Everything I've been learning so far, has been absolutely mind-boggling (as well as reaffirming, from a psychological perspective, why design principles are the way they are). The level of technology and predictions for the future are way beyond anything I could have ever imaged (meanwhile all my tech friends are probably well aware of these things).

One of the events I attended here was hosted by Harvard University, during HUBweek, which centered around exploring the advances made in augmented and virtual reality. The exhibits ranged from using virtual reality for entertainment, gaming, training in sports, to practical uses in medicine, such as improving vision or replicating texture through vibrations (Tactai) for educational purposes. I tried a hand full of the exhibits, which were a lot of fun, and brought home a low-fidelity prototype of a virtual reality headset for myself to play with. 

It has only been a short time, but I get the feeling that being in Massachusetts will be a positive investment for the long-term. It also can't hurt to say, Bentley University, MSHFID, (the program I am in) was awarded by UX Magazine for excellence in academics in design experience.