So inspired and excited the past two days. I mentioned the meeting with Copenhagen X, well, the more I think about what they are doing I am excited. Their staff of 4-5 is a journalist, a cultural communicator (like an art historian), one or two architects and an IT person. The first two positions are my background. I feel like something like Copenhagen X could really take shape in Denver with the right people. Maybe as a Hispanic female I could get grants or some funding...They bridge the gap between the designers and the public, making the work make sense and putting it into context. They are open to experimentation and new methods -- anything to make design connect with people outside the design realm, because, really, design is everywhere. It shapes our lives.
Today we met with Onesto Mong. Wow. Those guys are amazing. So friendly and welcoming. And creative...OMG! They are designers and planners and event organizers with a social conscience. Their presentation was great, they offered us snacks, stickers, and cool eco-bags they designed. Then, they took us on a raft cruise of central Copenhagen and dropped us off at our hostel.
I missed the free day at the Danish Design Center but I hope to go tomorrow. They are having an exhibition on light.
Tonight we are headed back to crazy Christiana for a music festival. I want to go but I don't want to stay out forever or drink too much expensive Carlsberg -- yuck to pilsner! Plus, I'm getting too old to rage into the morning light.
Which leads me to this: traveling with a group is hard! Especially since it is made up mostly of real college-age people. Twenty-one-year olds like their booze and sleeping in. Which, don't get me wrong, I do too, but I came here for design! And since I've been here before I don't get as lost, which means I often find myself with a pack. I am savoring these internet moments for myself!
Anyway, my laundry is almost done so I should go...
Love,
-A
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