161 - Archinktober wsg Eric Wittman

Architectural Journeys: Sketches, Community, and Creative ChallengesIn 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 Announcement00:45 Introducing the Guest: Eric Whitman01:08 Eric Witman's Background and Career03:28 Coffee Talk: Preferences and Stories10:25 Volunteering in New Orleans Post-Katrina15:09 The Importance of Community and Design24:57 Sketching and Archtober30:18 Back to the Future: Last Year's Theme33:22 Archtober 2023: New Prompts and Challenges37:02 Guessing the Theme39:02 Balancing Collegiate and Gen Z Words44:05 Sketching Challenges and Inspirations45:36 Napkin Sketches and Techniques58:05 VR Sketching and Tools01:04:25 Curating and Anticipating Sketches01:10:30 Wrapping Up and Future PlansSend Feedback :) Support the showBuy some Coffee! Support the Show!https://ko-fi.com/coffeesketchpodcast/shopOur LinksFollow Jamie on Instagram  - https://www.instagram.com/falloutstudio/ Follow Kurt on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kurtneiswender/ Kurt’s Practice - https://www.instagram.com/urbancolabarchitecture/ Coffee Sketch on Twitter - https://twitter.com/coffeesketch Jamie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/falloutstudio Kurt on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kurtneiswender