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Gracefulspoon contains not just finished project images: it is the repository of
Locke's creative history. All work Locke creates is digitized and organized as it's com-
pleted. As he says, “Any process work—including physical models—I'll extensively
photograph, then discard. I scanned my pre-2005 work, which included hand-drawn
plans and sketches, at a high resolution, then archived it digitally for easy dissemina-
tion and sharing.”
As an architectural designer who has lately spent a significant amount of time
on graduate projects, his content is dominated by his concept work. Each project
begins with a final image and a project description. His renderings, which combine his
photography with physical and computer models, are interspersed with research mate-
rial and side comments, all in the form of a linear presentation.
However, the flexible way Locke has organized and divided all of his creative
work allows him to highlight his photography and design interests without changing
his primary identity. His photography actually lives at Flickr, and his non-architec-
tural design is at lioninoil. Each can be experienced separately, or loaded into the grid
space without the viewer having to leave his main site.
Future plans
Locke's PDF portfolios are static, complete works. They'll probably be joined by at
least one new PDF book now that his student days are over. With all his content accessi-
ble, he can create smaller, targeted portfolios for various markets and opportunities: archi-
tectural firms, academic positions, or freelance jobs in a variety of other realms.
Gracefulspoon's content will undoubtedly change on a regular basis. As Locke says,
“I see the 'design blog' section as being a constantly updating, thorough record of my
work; while the 'featured work' section is more selective,
static, and includes 16 projects that are the most highly
indicative of how I want to present myself. This selection of
'featured work' is also partly generated by what is most
popular on the site.” This volatile and responsive tool will
likely continue to be the access point for all of Locke's
interests, and the real-time repository of future work.
I think there are many new fields
where architects can take a more
active role. I hope that's what is
conveyed in my portfolio: the
sense of possibility in fields as
diverse as programming, pho-
tography, interactive art instal-
lations, science fiction, theory,
politics, and research.
—John Locke
