That interest led to me eventually moving to New York to work as a sculptor for many years, but then something really poignant happened in my life when I walked into the Whitney Museum and saw their bitstream digital media exhibit on display. I was fresh out of undergrad, and it was like nothing I had ever seen before. It was this myriad of light, sound, sculpture, and energy, and it made me feel like I had entered this parallel world. It sparked an interest in technology and interactivity, and I started to think that the sculptures I make could really come alive in a different way. That interest was fulfilled when I went to ITP, the Interactive Telecommunications Program [at NYU] where I learned to unearth the power of technology to move people. ITP was founded by Red Burns, who was an amazing influence on me. I will never forget her pulling me aside into her office and telling me, “Emily, I want you to know something. As a designer who is understanding technology, you’re … [Read more...] about The best way to convey a design idea? Merge the digital and the physical
