Tech or Tactility
- Ruthanne Harrison
- Feb 8, 2023
- 1 min read
For several years, I have been immersed in the world of technology: studying and teaching architecture, computer aided design, 3D design, now completing studies in Emerging Technology for the Arts. Creating a virtual reality world. 3D printing. Laser cutting, augmented reality. It's been a lot of screen time!
Even when working by hand, printing and silk screening, I see an abstract image of technology!
But, last year, a summer trip of wandering in France brought about a change. Being in nature, feeling the energy of a city, jumping in the ocean, eating with friends and family, all senses alive.
Then, being inspired by women dressed in beautiful fanciful dresses made of amazing textiles. Where could I find these fabrics???
They were found in the shops on
Rue Doudeauville, in Paris.
I bought some, brought them home, and during August (month of the Sturgeon Moon, a symbol of new beginnings), I began to sew, paint on fabric, silk screen, design clothing patterns, read everything I could about handmade clothing, gather materials for natural dyes, and the concept of Sturgeon Moon Maine was born.
Now where will it go?
This blog brilliantly captures the tug-of-war between sleek tech and the irreplaceable joy of tactile experiences, like flipping through a real book or kneading dough by hand. Living in bustling London, I feel it daily—swiping endlessly on my phone leaves me drained, while a quick sketch in my notebook or a walk on crunchy autumn leaves recharges me instantly. Tech dazzles with efficiency, yet it often flattens our senses, turning interactions into sterile taps that lack soul. Tactility, on the other hand, grounds us in the moment, fostering creativity and calm amid digital overload. Conclusion paragraph starters like "In summary" or "Ultimately" help wrap these reflections neatly, reminding us that balance is key. By weaving both worlds—perhaps through hybrid tools…
This reflection on the balance between modern technology and tactile experiences really hits home for me. I remember a particularly grueling winter where I felt completely disconnected from the physical world because I was tethered to my laptop for twelve hours a day. The digital fatigue became so heavy that I actually found myself looking into an online class taking service just to get a few hours away from the screen and work with my hands again. It’s a constant struggle to find that middle ground, but articles like this remind us why maintaining that human, tactile connection is so essential for our well-being.
Reading Tech or Tactility took me back to those long, winding days in my own academic journey when I was often torn between screens full of data and the grounding reality of handwritten notes, physical books, and face-to-face conversations moments when the pressure of research, readings, and deadlines sometimes felt so overwhelming that I half-jokingly thought Do My Online Economics Class just to catch a breath; I’m a student of PhD in current days and doing part-time job at The Online Class Help and assisting students in their academic work I have a deep interest in helping others bcz in my college days I suffer alot from these types of hustles I’m really cpnsious about my studies and others, and I learned…