Molly Wright Steenson on Loving and Hating Christopher Alexander

May 2, 2009

At April’s Dot Dot Dot lecture, The Influencers, Molly Wright Steenson explores what makes Christopher Alexander difficult—interaction designers and architects have very different impressions of his work. Steenson, recently publishing an article on Alexander in Interactions Magazine, sets out to untangle his influences and interaction design and architecture’s love-hate relationship with him.

“I’m not sure where I stand to be honest. He is difficult, but his design systems still fascinate me. And that’s why I’m delving into these systems and their connections ... to try to figure out my love-hate relationship with him, if not everyone else’s.” —Molly Wright Steenson

Upcoming events include:

• May 13, 2009, 6:30PM The Improvisors
• June 10, 2009, 6:30PM The Service Designers

About the Lecture Series
The Dot Dot Dot Lecture Series is meant for broad explorations of interaction design, business, and aesthetic inspiration. Practitioners and thought leaders give short talks in an informal setting. Wisdom will be revealed and methods will be shared in a environment intended to satisfy both social and scholarly pursuits.

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