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A series of essays and musings on design by Tara Hunt.

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Introducing our winning entry for the 2025 FORM Competition
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Introducing our winning entry for the 2025 FORM Competition

Winner of second place in the 2025 FORM Student Innovation Competition, “Noyes Balance” is a modular furniture concept I co-designed with fellow Yorkville University student Stacy-Ann Matthews. Inspired by the classic 15 Puzzle and rooted in principles of neuroaesthetics, the piece was designed to promote work-life balance, flexibility, and well-being in the home. This project has been a deeply rewarding experience in collaborative, research-driven design.

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I’ve been blogging off and on since 2003. I used to muse about social media, marketing, and technology, but now I’m obsessed with design.

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Beyond an “Architecture of Intimidation”: Indigenous design and Canadian architecture
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Beyond an “Architecture of Intimidation”: Indigenous design and Canadian architecture
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With a growing number of Indigenous starchitects, architecture and design are overdue to learn from native wisdom and form.

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Cute husband being cute.
@poe_pug is getting his zen on while hiking 🥾 up #montsutton. 12k is a lot for his little legs.
Latergram cause I can’t this week.
My bestie always knows how to brighten my day! Thank you @can_ca_rol @charlieandsoda #ripLizzieMoo
Said goodbye to our sweet girl this morning. @lizziethepug (aka Moo/Missy Moo/Moo Bear Pooh Bear) has joined her brother @ridleythepug in doggie Heaven. I hope she’s having all of the bacon and steak she wants and is happily peeing on all of th
Latergram from my trip to Jersey City to visit my bestie @can_ca_rol last weekend. This week has been heads down catching up on schoolwork!
I’ve been in Jersey City, visiting my bestie who moved here from Brooklyn a few months ago. It’s quite cool and diverse and lively (without the hectic of Manhattan). Love the waterfront walking paths, too!
Snoop Froggy-Frog (thanks @theportuguesekids for the suggestion) showed up one evening (in the pool) and decided he likes our backyard so much, he’ll stick around. Snoop and his fishes is now what we call the pond.
First, mr. 🐞 thought my 👓 would make a good 🏠, but then settled for the lovely 🪴.
@poe_pug loves to stop and appreciate the scenery.
The river walk in my little town is so purty.
In my lighting design class, we could use a template or redesign the lighting in our own home. Taking this opportunity to rethink/redesign our bedroom lighting (and finally finish the overall interior update). I found some incredible wallpaper by @ho
@poe_pug looks anxious…but it’s actually excitement that his buddy, Maya, is coming to visit for the next 11 days.
I was chatting with my mom the other day about which I’ve cream maker I was going to buy (since the Ricardo one crapped out after 1 batch!) and I was trying to decide between the Ninja Creamii or just taking the leap into buying a fancy stand m
Got the perfect hat for hot, sunny days! It folds up flat, is water safe, and super cute! Packable sun hat in 70’s Madras by @baggu
From last weekend: mussels and muscles…thanks to our out of town guests!
Sun dogs are pretty.
Bought a wee ice cream maker and I’m loving it! Made a batch of Golden Milk vegan (and sugar free) ice cream that Is to die for. Isn’t the colour divine? Totally guilt free and, even better, adaptogenic - with turmeric, ginger, black pepp
When I was buying my new glasses at @doyleopto, I was having a difficult time choosing between the awesome “bronze” pair and a fabulous pair of hot 🔥 red Tom Fords. Both were similarly priced. I talked myself out of the Tom Fords because
@lizziethepug is asking me to make sure summer never ends. #pugsofinstagram

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