A semi-chronological photo story of the MFAs’ trip to Joshua Tree.
![The lovely 29 Palms Inn gift shop. Photo by Candice Navi.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertCN1-e1542098463466-350x467.jpg)
The lovely 29 Palms Inn gift shop. Photo by Candice Navi.
![A “choose your own adventure” stop sign found at the Inn. Photo by Candice Navi.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertCN2-e1542098680104-350x467.jpg)
A “choose your own adventure” stop sign found at the Inn. Photo by Candice Navi.
![As the sun set on the first evening in the desert, a get-together formed in the guest house backyard. Photo by Yingyi Zhu.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertYZ1-350x247.jpg)
As the sun set on the first evening in the desert, a get-together formed in the guest house backyard. Photo by Yingyi Zhu.
![Candice Navi and Taimin Ahn hang out. Photo by Yingyi Zhu.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertYZ2-350x350.jpg)
Candice Navi and Taimin Ahn hang out. Photo by Yingyi Zhu.
![David Caterini positively glows in the half-orb light. Photo by Yingyi Zhu.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertYZ3-350x350.jpg)
David Caterini positively glows in the half-orb light. Photo by Yingyi Zhu.
![Meanwhile, Xuanyi Lin, Shibo Chen, and Fanyi Yu were part of the team in the kitchen that did all of the work for dinner (thanks again). Photo by Yingyi Zhu.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertYZ4-350x233.jpg)
Meanwhile, Xuanyi Lin, Shibo Chen, and Fanyi Yu were part of the team in the kitchen that did all of the work for dinner (thanks again). Photo by Yingyi Zhu.
![Yuchen Liu does some serious chopping. Photo by Yingyi Zhu.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertYZ5-350x233.jpg)
Yuchen Liu does some serious chopping. Photo by Yingyi Zhu.
![This is the part where we went through a narrow cave-ish area and it was kind of hard and scary. Photo by Stuart Smith.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertSS2-350x216.jpg)
This is the part where we went through a narrow cave-ish area and it was kind of hard and scary. Photo by Stuart Smith.
![Conny Cavazos conquers the rock. Photo by Colin Frazer.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertCF4-350x233.jpg)
Conny Cavazos conquers the rock. Photo by Colin Frazer.
![Taimin keeps it fresh. Photo by Colin Frazer.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertCF5-350x233.jpg)
Taimin keeps it fresh. Photo by Colin Frazer.
![Yuchen, Shibo, and Aisha Alkinaey create a human sculpture with the sun. Photo by Yuchen Liu.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertYL1-350x250.jpeg)
Yuchen, Shibo, and Aisha Alkinaey create a human sculpture with the sun. Photo by Yuchen Liu.
![Yuchen, Shibo, and Xiyu look really cool. Photo by Yuchen Liu.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertYL2-350x247.jpeg)
Yuchen, Shibo, and Xiyu look really cool. Photo by Yuchen Liu.
![Emma Berliner goes off in search of some unique wildlife. Photo by Colin Frazer.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertCF1-350x490.jpg)
Emma Berliner goes off in search of some unique wildlife. Photo by Colin Frazer.
![She’s found it! A rare spotting of Aren. Photo by Stuart Smith.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertSS1-350x490.jpg)
She’s found it! A rare spotting of Aren. Photo by Stuart Smith.
![Later, the group enjoys some pre-Integratron hammock time. Photo by Colin Frazer.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertCF12-350x233.jpg)
Later, the group enjoys some pre-Integratron hammock time. Photo by Colin Frazer.
![Candice in front of the dome mirror. Photo by Candice Navi.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertCN3-350x233.jpg)
Candice in front of the dome mirror. Photo by Candice Navi.
![Alien Integratron art. Photo by Colin Frazer.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertCF14-350x525.jpg)
Alien Integratron art. Photo by Colin Frazer.
![The presence of the Venusians was strong here. Photo by Colin Frazer.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertCF15-350x525.jpg)
The presence of the Venusians was strong here. Photo by Colin Frazer.
![The inside of the dome before our sound bath experience (featuring Colin’s feet). Photo by Colin Frazer.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertCF16-350x233.jpg)
The inside of the dome before our sound bath experience (featuring Colin’s feet). Photo by Colin Frazer.
![One of the dome’s many windows. Photo by Colin Frazer.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertCF17-350x525.jpg)
One of the dome’s many windows. Photo by Colin Frazer.
![The bowls that were played during the sound bath I don’t remember because I fell asleep. Photo by Colin Frazer.](https://inform.design.calarts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DesertCF18-350x525.jpg)
The bowls that were played during the sound bath I don’t remember because I fell asleep. Photo by Colin Frazer.
Not pictured: the post-Integratron trivia game and design activity Michael spent a lot of time making. Also, all the pizza I ordered from Two Guys Pies.
Special thanks to Yuchen Liu, Candice Navi, Yingyi Zhu, Colin Frazer, and Stuart Smith for taking photos and responding to my emails.