iiiahh is a studio collaboration based in San Francisco and Boston. Founded in July 2009, iiiahh lifts its name from an Italian onomatopoeia [on-uh-mat-uh-pee-uh].

iiiahh makes objects and object-words that promote idle curiosity. We have common cause with activities such as doodling and hair-twirling. We combine a need for activity with a lack of purpose…all the while, hoping for excitement through a chance encounter.

You can find iiiahh in places where idleness lies in wait: the corner store, the sidewalk ATM, the post office and the airport. iiiahh skirts final destinations. One needn’t go there to arrive there.

iiiahh makes things to be handled or rearranged. Our objects are not instructional or educational; not a test or cultural capital. We linger with boredom and value small utterings like “oh!” and “hmm…”

iiiahh is lightweight and portable, offering tiny spectacles and heightened distractions. Public space is recruited for transient brainstorms and gentle rompecabezas.

stephanie (at) iiiahh.com + virginia (at) iiiahh.com