Digital workflow is the backbone of entire segments of our daily lives, encompassing everything from entire industries to our music catalogues. It would be impossible to reverse such a system that has made things possible and easier that were not before. However, when it comes to the design field, there are counterpoints to this increasing digitalization of entire processes. For as Harris Dimitropoulos argues, "human inscription" is being lost in this digitalization transition, which subsequently carries with it an integral part of what design is.

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The ultra-popular lunch location on the corner of Pender and Howe, featuring their specialty Roman flat breads and espresso, has opened a new location in Yaletown.

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What you won't see in these photos is everything that leads up to the actual event.

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In coming across an email reply I sent early last November, it is interesting to see where I was with thinking around design at that stage in my education. Now, in light of my experiences since (abroad and otherwise), revisiting these questions could make for a nice reference on a number of levels.

The following questions were asked via email as research into our Interaction Design course for an article in Emily Carr's Visions publication. The subsequent article can be found on page four of this newsletter (from the ECI website).

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