When I first tried a telemark ski, it was December of 2020. I fell on my face at least ten times in two runs. To say that I was humbled would be an understatement. I had watched hours of youtube videos the night before from people all over the globe attempting to explain the miracle that is the telemark turn. I often hear the term “telemarketer” thrown around jokingly, and I think it is absoultely the correct word to use in this context.

While I’m in college, it feels as if everything I do is in pursuit of the “craft” of engineering. I rarely, if ever, take the time to connect my creative and analytical brains. Engineering is art, I’m sure of that much. But in order to back up my claim I’ve got to give some good examples. These are my personal experiences in class and on co-op, offering my view into the intersection of creativity and engineering.