A conversation with Outgoing — Dell and Brett, the duo behind the studio called Outgoing, situated somewhere in Gowanus, Brooklyn. They are a design studio that creates objects and spaces that are both functional and beautiful, with a focus on sustainability and craftsmanship and the opinions of a particular feline that roams about their studio.

Their work spans various mediums, including furniture, lighting, and installations. If you look at their work, you can sense that it is driven by aa playful, collaborative, and generative approach to craft and making.

Like most of these conversation I get to have, its a ranging discussion.

You’ll get some insights into their approach, the sorts of artifacts they create — including sculptures, furniture, and music.

I learned that their creative journey took them from humble beginnings in different parts of the world to their eventual meeting at Parsons.

They speak on the significance of maintaining independence in their practice, avoiding the corporate design world — a topic that resonates deeply with many independent creators. The conversation navigates through their experimental design processes, imbued with a sense of joy, curiosity, and an aesthetic philosophy that has a kind of collaborative spontaneity to it. They also touch on the importance of balancing collaboration and independence, highlighting their shared ethos of incorporating wonder and human emotion into their work. This episode is a rich exploration into the world of independent design and artistic collaboration.

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