Moonlights #143
Sakiori rugs, Lumon, Duolingo, AJ is coming back to GB, and a little contemplation.
Rugs 🏁
Noah is repurposing old garments to keep them out of landfills by turning them into new items like rugs. Collaborating with Japanese designer Enzo, they transformed archived tees and rugby shirts using traditional Sakiori weaving techniques. I’m bummed all of them are sold out.
Look 🔤
I recently came across a site that shows off fictional brands. If you’ve seen Severance, you know all about Lumon (see bio below). Check out some of the brand work they created for the show.
Lumon Industries is the world’s leading biotechnology company. It is hinted that Lumon is a very large and powerful company, having over a hundred thousand employees and numerous offices all over the world. From their humble beginnings as a salve company, Lumon grew into medical technoloy and other spheres of the tech space. While it is influential across its corporate reach, its headquarters in Kier, Pennsylvania do the most cutting edge work.
Watch 🎙️
In a world where many apps lose their charm as they grow, Duolingo continues to carve its own playful path. It’s refreshing to see an established app hold onto its spirit. There were so many ways this could have unfolded, but by staying true to its authentic voice, Duolingo creates an experience that just feels right.
Sports 🧀
Aaron Jones was one of my all-time favorite Packers players, and this weekend he returns in a Vikings uniform. He wrote a great tribute to Green Bay in The Players’ Tribune that’s worth a read if you’re a sports fan.
From Me 🎒
The other day, I was in a deep conversation with someone about the many versions of ourselves that exist. As we traded thoughts on a few topics, I felt this tug—an odd sense of agreement with contrasting viewpoints. Later that night, I couldn’t stop thinking about how strongly I felt about both sides.
It’s strange how opposing ideas can both feel valid, depending on where we stand. And sometimes, it’s okay not to pick just one side. Both can hold a piece of the truth, shaped by our own experiences and how we see the world. What feels true is often just a reflection of where we’ve been, not necessarily where we’re going. Trying to see every angle sometimes leaves me feeling tangled.
But maybe there’s something valuable in that confusion. Maybe accepting that more than one thing can be true opens a doorway to deeper understanding. It’s not about letting go of what we believe, but embracing the complexity that makes life so layered and, ultimately, more interesting.
Or maybe that’s just wayyy too deep for a Friday morning.