Author Archives: Minal Nairi

June 7, 2011

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Think Transformers Meets Traditional Wood Carving

On a recent visit to the land of the classical miniature painting in India, one form of art shadowed the other beauty the town had to offer. It consisted of extremely detailed wooden sculptures, some…Continue reading

November 22, 2010

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Two Years and Counting with a Type Guru

As with most rewarding choices, you don’t see where they take you in the long run. In my case, I was oblivious to the world of learning I was entering as I registered for a…Continue reading

October 15, 2010

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Winter is Coming!

Right around the corner from the studio’s home base, crochet creatures have been spotted. Earlier this week, the Alfalfa crew walked by crocheted men, who seemed like the next superheroes with their colorful body suits.…Continue reading

September 13, 2010

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The Grain of Rice With Your Name on it

So much takes place at the click of a button nowadays. Taking it to new heights is the online game Free Rice. Free Rice is an addictive quiz game that donates grains of rice to…Continue reading

September 3, 2010

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September 3rd, 2008

Exactly two years ago, I interviewed with Rafael at Alfalfa Studio. I was clearly excited…or crazy…or both. A week later I started my six-month internship at the studio, which turned out to be a greatly…Continue reading

July 16, 2010

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It’s Friday, It’s Time to Play

https://vimeo.com/3494357 I was recently introduced to a Tetris-like masterpiece– Eliss, an award winning gaming app for the iPhone, iPod, and now the iPad. For someone who grew up playing on the Atari and Nintendo consoles, finding…Continue reading

July 9, 2010

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Cutting Edge

Recognize the poster above? It’s one of Béatrice Coron’s many paper cuts, this specific one being the backdrop of your subway ride around New York City. With every intricate paper cut Béatrice tells a story.…Continue reading

July 2, 2010

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When Music and NYC Taxis Collide

Take New York city’s mix of yellow cabs, varied cultures, its pedestrians, and park a brightly painted piano in the middle of a traffic island in the Meatpacking District. This was only one of 60…Continue reading