Hawaiian designer Megan Matsuoka started up a passion project to boost her creativity, practice her design skills by keeping things simple. She tasked herself with the difficult task of creating 100 Posters in 100 Days, all of which will feature a dope quote-esque inspirational words of wisdom. The only way to develop your skills is by challenging yourself with tasks like this, I know LDN.365 forced me to grow. It was the only way and definitely grateful for it now. Her typography combinations are really slick and you can definitely see the growth through out the series. Oh to make things harder she’s set herself an hour limit per design, crazy. Peep them after the cut.
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Those of you who know me personally, will know that I hardly ever watch television. I don’t have one in my room and neither have I ever been interested by the plethora of crap that we’re offered on British TV like The Only Was Is Essex, Made In Chelsea and so on. I don’t understand how people sit through hours of brain numbing TV! I’ve recently started watching Oprah‘s Lifeclass Tour series via her OWN network website which lets you stream each episode, no country restriction which is amazing. My main reason for watching was TD Jakes presence on the panel alongside the likes of spiritual leaders - Deepak Chopra, Iyanla Vanzant, Tony Robbins and wise ol’ Oprah herself. More on the reverse.
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For the past few weeks, I’ve been using and abusing Amazon‘s 1-click purchase mechanism – it’s deadly and way too EASY to spend moneys like that. You would think Kindle books were a hella lot cheaper, right? Not really, just a few quid off the book retail price. Anyway, digressed a teeny bit. My main focus has been on psychology and philosophy books – the former for marketing purposes, helps to understand the multiple human ways of thinking when creating campaigns and the latter just because. It’s always intrigued me. Chicago-based graphic designer Max Temkin has created a series of posters using quotes from some of the world’s greatest philosophers; it’s actually a KickStarter project where backers have pledged over $15k for his hand-made screen prints. Wow. More on the reverse.
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I’ve had a debate on this topic with a plethora of people in the past few weeks. I recently asked my cousin where he’s from and he responded with ‘I’m British‘. Not British INDIAN – I maybe born here and also not be the most ‘indian’ of Indians (read this old post of mine before you continue) but that doesn’t mean I still know where I’m from and how much my ancestors, grandparents and parents have strived to get us here. Some of my friends are for the whole ‘I’m British’ talk, I just can’t. Don’t get me wrong, I love England and don’t see myself going back to the motherland to live for at least a few decades. I just won’t disregard my heritage & culture like that, more on the reverse.
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Came across this quote on Twitter yesterday via @JoshOshoMusic. I couldn’t agree more, reality check for me as I’ve spent a little too much recently. Must learn to transfer money into my savings account as soon as I get paid from work/freelance. Short term materialistic wants will be ruled out that way, you always have a choice. In the end, those choices will define who you are and your path. Keep focus on the end goal as reaching that will be truly satisfying – impulse purchases for self satisfaction is only short term. Sacrifices have to be made! Read our interview with NY-based photographer Andre Wagner – his words will inspire you this morning. Enjoy – have a great week!
If you want the hi-res version of the image above, click here. I used a photograph that I snapped inside a Church in Rome.
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You will never be able to progress in life if you can’t accept constructive criticism. BAM, There I said it. Time and time again, I’ve been put in my place by my friends who tell me where I’m going wrong whether it’s with my photography, the site or another aspect of my life. It’s always nice when someone gives you real talk; everyone loves compliments but only handful can appreciate constructive criticism. It makes all of us uncomfortable, who likes to be wrong? Ha. When someone can give you real talk, be thankful. That friend’s honesty is to be appreciated as that little piece of advice can make you a better person. So much better than an ego-boosting compliment! you might end up releasing awful work. Iron sharpens iron, people. Think about it.
‘Just because a person of influence says what your doing is good. It does not mean its good. Some people don’t want to hurt feelings.’ – Marcus Troy
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I’ve had a little too much time to self-reflect over the past few weeks. You know, just sitting on the train pondering on what direction my life is heading. THEM ONES. I started to compare myself to others who were pushing forth with their lives, why? Because I was unable to do so from the comfort of my bed when I was ill. The tendency to compare has an immeasurable impact on our lives; being the first is more or less always seen as the greatest position. More on the reverse.
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