Tesla software problems in winter
When Designed in California™ meets -40°.
Read PostI’ve been designing and implementing software for over a decade, with clients and collaborators that include Apple, Twitter, and the American Music Awards.
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DraftBlending the old with the new in the renovation of our 1920s home, adventures in custom lighting fabrication, and learning how to model in 3D.
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Read PostFond memories of an intro to design and creative work.
View ProjectThe John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is an audio and video recording studio on wheels, dedicated to providing students with a hands-on opportunity to learn about digital production. In 2006 it was in town while on tour with the Black Eyed Peas, and I was selected to represent my school division (~15,000 students at the time) to spend a day on the bus.
Together with 5 other students from my city, we wrote and recorded a song, shot a music video, and learned about post-production on the bus. We also got to hang out with will.i.am, who used the studio when it wasn't occupied by students.
Looking back, I think of this as an inflection point in my life; it opened my eyes to what's possible with software, and began a lifelong affinity for Apple computers (who sponsor the bus) and the creative work they foster. I got my first Mac, recorded my band's first album, and made my first website the following year.