I must admit, I was quite anxious about this trip. I wasn’t quite sure what we would be doing, and I felt wholly unprepared to effectively lead this group towards developing anything of substance. I didn’t have a vision. As a designer, specifically a designer who has been working in social/civic engagement and public memory/memorials, […]

Some people are comforted by stillness. And to some extent, I am as well. I am a true introvert. Leave me alone for a few days with a fun project, and I will be the most joyful gregarious version of myself. I love urban life, as well. I love being still amongst the bustle—life happening around me […]

The last three weeks of this trip flew by. While at the Fish Factory I had devoted time alone to reflect on my experiences and write about them. Once I made it back to Reykjavik and met up with Ashley, we had a full schedule of activities, moving to new places every other night or […]