0. Back to basics

I feel somewhat anxious writing this, mainly because this is the first newsletter of my first blog, and I haven't posted anything online in over a year. I think my anxiousness stems from some self-imposed pressure to make this post "special;" however, as a recovering perfectionist, I want to eschew this all together.

It's simple, really: I love to make things. I'm starting this newsletter because (1) I believe sharing my work regularly will help keep me accountable to creating daily (which makes me happy), and (2) because I hope it will help me find and build a community of inspiring people who share my interest in using design to improve our lives, communities, and the world.

My goal is to regularly share whatever I'm working on, regardless of whether it is "ready to show." My goal at the end of each project will be to create a small production batch of units, which will be made available for sale to subscribers of my newsletter.

So, if you're interested in learning more about environmental design, systems thinking, or the latest product development, subscribe to my newsletter using the button in the bottom right corner and follow along!

Warmly, Max.

B2B (Back to Basics), 2022

"B2B" (2022) is a series of prints made using laser-etched wood panels. Each image serves as a visual reminder for the viewer to keep things simple and make time for the things that move them. Edition of 3 per print (9 in total).

7. Self///made

Learning more about how people cultivate deep and healing relationships with themselves and design the life they want This past week I interviewed multiple friends and colleagues for my research on Cartograph. Even though my conversations were pretty organic, my goal was to learn a little more about how people

6. Back to school

Time feels squishy since the pandemic. Minutes speed up and slow down in whatever way is most inconvenient, and things keep blurring together. If I'm not careful, I can wake up to find a week, summer, or year has passed. That is why I started exploring Cartograph in

5. Flatware II

My steps to a diet reset: ritual water fast, carved eating utensils, and dietary commitment devices. You can read the first Flatware post here. The Craving Mind You are what you eat. Or, potentially, what you don't. Over the last week, I used my "Eat Sheet"

4. Flatware

The first steps in my diet reset: a ritual water-fast, hand carving eating utensils, and healthy-eating commitment devices Food has always been something I turn to when stressed or anxious. Big deadline? Eat 3/4 of a bag of chips. Upcoming emotional conversation? Order a pizza and stay in the

B2B (Back to Basics), 2022

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