Eric Moed, Penelope Phylactopoulos
oopsa – Office of Open Practice Studio/Agency is a transdisciplinary creative studio/agency founded by Eric Moed and Penelope Phylactopoulos. oopsa works across architecture, design and public art to create experiences for people, cities, companies and institutions. The hybrid studio/agency framework enables oopsa to work on a wide range of projects through regular collaborations with a curated network of creatives and subject experts in flexible, bespoke teams. The studio’s mission is to create environments for learning, remembering, and rethinking that are approachable, experimental, and experiential. Penelope & Eric met at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design where they both completed Masters in Design Studies with a concentration in Art, Design and the Public Domain. Previously, they each worked as architects in New York City on commercial, residential and institutional projects. oopsa was born out of their collaborative design work, writing, and discussions on the future of design practice.