161 - Archinktober wsg Eric Wittman

Author: Kurt Neiswender/Jamie Crawley
Published: Mon 28 Oct 2024
Episode Link: None

Architectural Journeys: Sketches, Community, and Creative Challenges

In this engaging series, hosts Jamie and Kurt dive into the world of architecture and creativity with guest Eric Witman, an experienced AI architect. The episodes explore Eric's diverse career, from his volunteering in post-Katrina New Orleans to his passion for hand sketching and his creation of Arc Inktober. The trio discusses the transformative impact of architecture on communities, the joy of simple sketchbooks, and participating in creative challenges like Inktober and VR sketching. Through personal anecdotes and community engagement, they emphasize the importance of creativity, social interaction, and embracing innovative tools in architectural design.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Announcement
00:45 Introducing the Guest: Eric Whitman
01:08 Eric Witman's Background and Career
03:28 Coffee Talk: Preferences and Stories
10:25 Volunteering in New Orleans Post-Katrina
15:09 The Importance of Community and Design
24:57 Sketching and Archtober
30:18 Back to the Future: Last Year's Theme
33:22 Archtober 2023: New Prompts and Challenges
37:02 Guessing the Theme
39:02 Balancing Collegiate and Gen Z Words
44:05 Sketching Challenges and Inspirations
45:36 Napkin Sketches and Techniques
58:05 VR Sketching and Tools
01:04:25 Curating and Anticipating Sketches
01:10:30 Wrapping Up and Future Plans