by Richard Sachs | Jun 8, 2026
I’ve told this story several times over the past fifty some odd years. When I was starting, I had a head of steam going in resulting from the contacts I’d already made from working at Witcomb USA as well as from the local racing community. But I was still raw and...
by Richard Sachs | Jun 3, 2026
In 1964 Soichiro Honda said, “Racing improves the breed.” Until about fifteen years ago, I thought the quote was attributed to Enzo Ferrari. It seemed more likely to be associated with something he might have proclaimed.I’ve spent my adult life, at the bench and away...
by Richard Sachs | May 31, 2026
I’ve met very few cameras I didn’t like. But it’s not as easy as just smiling, or standing naturally. For the studio days I usually worked the Gillette hard for a close shave. Made sure the shop apron was washed but still had a few small tears to...
by Richard Sachs | May 31, 2026
Dear Campagnolo . I’ve resisted sending you this note, for decades really. For the longest time I’ve felt it might be too ballsy, or even seem like it comes from a place of self-absorption. As I watch the years on the calendar change, I no longer care (as much) how my...
by Richard Sachs | May 31, 2026
This quote is a page from my life. I didn’t write it. I found it buried in a story many decades ago. It’s part of the whole. The whole being my inability to read. I can read. But I can’t (don’t) focus well. I don’t process well. And my retention skills...
by Richard Sachs | Dec 13, 2024
Strategic Design Capstone 2 External Partner Studio Description In this studio course, students work with their section’s assigned industry partner to solve for a predetermined brief. Working in an iterative, sprint-based manner, the students work in teams to apply...
