Dialectic 12: Che-Wei Wang & Taylor Levy (CW&T) - Iterating Together with Time
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Mar 24, 2025 Che-Wei Wang and Taylor Levy, the creative duo behind CW&T, blend art, design, and engineering to challenge traditional concepts of time and materiality. They delve into personal anecdotes about how perceptions of time evolve, and discuss their innovative designs that encourage reflection. The couple reflects on the balance of creativity and practicality, emphasizing the importance of prototyping and storytelling in their work. Their philosophy champions heirloom-quality objects in a disposable world, forging an intriguing dialogue between sustainability, curiosity, and art.
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Time as a Universal Language
- Time is a near-universal language, connecting people across cultures and backgrounds.
- Che-Wei shifted from resisting time to embracing precision in understanding it.
Shifting Perspectives on Time
- Che-Wei's perspective on time shifted twice: first rejecting clocks, then seeking precision.
- He believes time anxiety stems from mismatches between perceived and actual time increments.
Children's Perception of Time
- Taylor observes how differently children experience time compared to adults.
- She reflects on the rapid passage of a school year from an adult's perspective versus a child's.
