The Only Constant is Change: Fluxspace Again

In November of 2019, in the first full year of our class, Innovation Lab, we discovered a local interior design firm, Corbett Inc., had converted an old wool mill on the Schuykill River in Norristown, PA into an innovation-and-technology-in-education hub. We jumped on the chance to visit as their mission was aligned with our own.Continue reading “The Only Constant is Change: Fluxspace Again”

Future Deja Vu 

NOVA Lab students engaged in a 24-day project focused on futures thinking, inspired by PBS’s “A Brief History of Time.” They explored proactive community-building, envisioning achievable protopias instead of typical dystopian narratives. While reflecting on their participation, students expressed responsibility towards the future, recognizing the urgency for change amidst systemic failures. Their engagement aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the need for visionary action.

A Seat at the Table(s): Designing the Space of NOVA Lab

How did a traditional classroom go from traditional seating used in untraditional but unattractive ways to a flexible, adaptable, agile set up that gives students a seat at the table when it comes to setup and usage?

Open Ideo: Design Thinking For Social Impact

I’ve grown fond of the way we’ve been discussing people’s ideas, offering pushback and extending their thinking in new and prosperous ways.  Don Wettrick’s “ROTH IRA” Cycle is something we’ll have to struggle through a few times before we get the pacing and rhythms down, but that’s the same with orchestrating any large group (andContinue reading “Open Ideo: Design Thinking For Social Impact”