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Patience, Process, and the Everyday: Kartik Research & Vowels AW26

Two presentations that slowed things down in the best way: Kartik Research and Vowels. One grounded in craft and heritage, the other built on research, routine, and the poetry of the everyday.

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Chris Maradiaga
Jan 30, 2026
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Before We Start

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