Monday 5 September 2011

Interlude: Food as Context


A Day Without Ham Seems Like a Day Without Sunshine
Since design is dependent on context, explorations of context are mandatory. The group is getting to know one another as we manage introductions by converging class time with meal time. Food in Spain means enjoying tapas (little plates of great food meant for sharing), especially ham. Surrounded by an untold number of hams hanging from the ceiling of the Museo de Jamon, we managed to make quick work of thin slices of Jamon Serrano. A short walk takes us to another small café specializing in gambas (shrimp); No place to sit down, just stand at the bar.  A bronze plaque states that no singing is allowed - must have been a problem in the past, so we politely refrained. And then to the next café…. 

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