Book description
A hopeful meditation on how periods of inactivity become reimagined as fertile spaces for design and how we might use this strange moment in history. Hi, everyone. I'm speaking to you from my apartment in Oakland, though I've virtually placed myself in the rose garden nearby. Artist and writer Jenny Odell hadn't originally planned to deliver the Harvard University Graduate School of Design's 2020 Class Day Address from her living room. But on May 25, 2020, there was Jenny, framed by a rose garden in her Zoom background, speaking to an audience she could not see about the role of design in a suspended moment marked by uncertainty in a global pandemic. Odell's message, itself a timely reflection on observation, embraces the standstill and its potential to deepen and expand our individual and collective attention and sensitivity to time, place, and presence--in turn, perhaps, enabling us all, amid our new virtual contexts, to better connect with our natural and cultural environments. Odell unspools this hopeful meditation in Inhabiting the Negative Space, where periods of inactivity become reimagined not as wasted time but fertile spaces for a kind of design predicated less on relentless production and more on permitting a deeper, more careful look at what exactly is demanding or tapping our time and attention, and how we might use this strange moment in history to respond.
Undergrad
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Feral Filly
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Automatic Slicer
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StorySculptor
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Pocket Mazda
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives.
Mafia Rapunzel
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Killer Grenade
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Tough Nut
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BuzzBait
π Making every moment count β this app turns everyday activities into a reading adventure! ππ« This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Old Orange Eyes
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Kazmii
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Poppy Coffee
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FlyGuardX
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VenusXX
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Club Nola
I've been able to explore different cultures and perspectives through a diverse range of books. With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audio needs are met.
InsightfulInk
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Dr. Cocktail
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. ListenBook's drag and drop downloads from web browsers are a time-saving feature I can't live without. ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly. ListenBook's compatibility with a wide array of audio formats makes it my ultimate audiobook companion. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy.
Pinup Diva
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Flame OUT
I've become the go-to storyteller at bedtime with the help of this magical app. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience.
Drugstore Cowboy
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience