As we celebrated the trail blazing women in cinema a couple of weeks ago during the Oscar’s ceremony, I learned about an exhibit on Tarsila do Amaral’s (1886-1973) work at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. Although Tarsila was a painter, she has clearly paved the way of all female artists in Brazilian Modern...
As a continuation from my last blog about place, the following is an entry from the Florida Keys, a place which recently suffered damage due to Hurricane Irma. The Florida Keys is a long, 100 mile stretch of islands connected by a single road. The average height above sea level for most of the islands...
It’s the end of 2017 and I’m reflecting on highlights of the past year. Of particular interest, and worthwhile of sharing here on this blog, is an African artist named Bodys Isek Kingelez (1948-2015). Felice and I came across his breathtaking work at an exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris. In 1985...
This piece was written by Felice Silverman, for the Design Museum Foundation Blog. Design Museum is a nomadic museum of all things design, whose mission is to educate the world on the role of design in our lives and to unite the community in ways that enrich our collective work, make businesses more competitive, and solve real-world...
Even before becoming a designer, I have always been intrigued by the nuances between art and architecture. As I learned more about the two, I understood how one could exist without the other. For instance, one could say that there is not much art in the design of a Home Depot building. Similarly, someone may...
In addition to gardening, one of my other loves is classic cars. On a recent visit to the Heritage museum I got a good dose of both. The heritage museum, in Sandwich Massachusetts, was the original family farm of the Wing Family. They originally resided on the farm in 1677, and it was passed through generations of...
On a recent trip to Paris, we took a side trip to Giverny, Claude Monet’s home and gardens, and his sources of inspiration of many of his works that we know so well. I have always marveled at his impressionist technique, creating magical and moving images with abstract brush strokes and an extraordinary use of...
Recently, I helped my parents maintain their property in Beverly, MA. My dad has, in the last few years changed careers from Cabinet Maker to Landscaper, and my mom, while maintaining a career in Early Childhood care, has also become a backyard gardener selling her “crop” at the local farmers market. Each of them have...
STA is currently hiring! I've been reviewing resumes and portfolios and I thought these tips might be helpful for people looking to work in a design firm. As a result of our many years of hiring and looking at resumes, portfolios, and cover letters, here is a top 8 list of how to get that...
Have you ever heard of Las Pozas [The Pools, in Spanish]? I have just added it to my list of dream trips. And, I am afraid that by the end of this blog, you will too. In 1947, Edward James, an eccentric English patron of the Surrealism Culture movement found in Xilitla, a town in...
Many people close to me know my love for gardening and most likely many others do not know that I spend my weekends on the cape working in my garden and on the common gardens around my home. I am fortunate in that my neighbors also share my love for gardening. To me it is...
It’s been just over a year since we moved into our new offices at 125 Broad Street – (have you not visited us yet, what are you waiting for?!). Now that we have truly settled into our space, it is time for us to give ourselves a 1-year checkup. How is our space working out?...
I love snow. The silence it brings with its acoustical deadening is beautiful. For a short period of time, before melting, plowing and shoveling, it can be picturesque. After the last big storm, a friend and I decided that hiking would be a good way to get out and enjoy the coverage. We chose a...
2016 has been quite a year! For STA, 2016 has been one to remember. In January, we moved into our new space at 125 Broad Street. We love our new office and our new neighborhood – so great to be in the heart of Boston! The design of the new space is fabulous, if...
On November 3, I had the great opportunity to participate in Design Museum Foundation’s first annual Workplace Innovation Summit. The event took place at the Innovation and Design Building, and was attended by designers and architects, manufacturers, real estate professionals, educators, and anyone with a shared interest in the workplace of the future. STA was...
Having just spent a vacation at Disney World, I was amazed at the extremes that Walt Disney went to make it the "Happiest Place on Earth." I was manipulated into happiness without even knowing it and this was not the only time. Take this photo for instance: one of the the most iconic views, 20th...
