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Rethinking work beyond the factory

from Contraption Co. [alt+shift+b] in programming

I recently completed a two-week creative residence at Almost Perfect in Tokyo. I split my time on the trip between working on Booklet and exploring Japan. The Almost Perfect residence runs continuously, with two residents at a time. Each residency concludes with a public gallery showcasing the resident's
27th Feb 2024

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