Design Language
July 20th

03
Introspection

Each week, we explore a concept and provide our thoughts, inspiration and context in the world of art and design.

This week’s word is Introspection.

Introspection is a journey of self-discovery, a voyage into the depths of our thoughts and emotions, shaping our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.

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Musings

There's an understated charm in the act of introspection.

In a world of constant motion, the allure of turning inwards, delving into our own thoughts and emotions holds a unique power. Introspection offers us a place to question, explore and understand.

Picture a forest at sunset. As daylight closes to the hush of the evening, every sound, every rustle, becomes more pronounced. The outer world retreats, allowing the forest to reveal its own inner truth and rhythm. It is in these quiet moments, in this shift inward, that the forest comes to life.

In a similar vein, our minds unfold under the light of introspection, like a torch that’s been turned inwards. When we slow down, we illuminate our own consciousness, unearthing the depth of our thoughts and our aspirations.

This introspection is not confined to our personal realms, it extends to our creative and professional pursuits too.

As brand consultants, the power of introspection allows us to delve beneath the surface, to truly grasp the essence of a brand, its ethos and vision. Only with this proper understanding can we create brands that do more than just exist in the market, we create businesses that shape and contribute to our culture.

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Music

Emerging from the sun-soaked backyards of Perth, Wilson Tanner's album ‘69’ is a testament to the power of introspection and the magic of collaboration.

Composed by Andrew Wilson (Andras) and John Tanner (Eleventeen Eston), the album is a local take on ambient music. The duo's inventive use of synthesisers, clarinets, and even building materials crafts a sonic landscape that is as slow as it is invigorating.

Each track invites you to retreat into your thoughts, allowing gentle rhythms and soft synthesiser melodies to guide your inner explorations.

​Listen here​

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Art

PAUSE, born in the crucible of Melbourne's extended COVID-19 lockdown, serves as a collective canvas for introspection and self-expression.

Utilising a visual language steeped in colour, shape, and movement, the platform offers a space to pause, reflect, and navigate the complexities of our emotional landscapes. The inaugural project, PAUSE (2020) channelled the collective angst and restlessness of lockdown, the onslaught of news headlines, and the constant chatter of social media into a series of 12 evocative works.

Each piece, a testament to the transformative power of art and introspection, captures the unique essence of a moment in time.

​View the project here​

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Thought

Introspection is not about any immediate revelations or grand epiphanies but about the subtle shifts in understanding and gentle self-awareness. It doesn't seek definitive answers but encourages us to question, challenge and ponder.

What will you uncover in your introspective journey this week?

Are there parts of yourself, your work, and your perspectives that could benefit from a closer, more introspective look?