Design Language September 13 07Balance 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 Balance. Balance is the artful equilibrium of elements, whether in nature, design, or our daily lives; a harmonious blend of opposing forces that creates stability, serenity, and a sense of proportion. Musings Balance is a dance between innovation and tradition, the abstract and the tangible, expression and introspection....
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Design Language September 06 06Sustainability 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 Sustainability. Sustainability is the conscious commitment to balance environmental, social, and economic considerations, ensuring the well-being of present and future generations. Musings In our dynamic world, where change is the only constant, sustainability remains our steady north star. As our global...
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Design Language August 16th 05Resilience 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 Resilience. Resilience is the innate ability to recover from setbacks, adapt to change, and keep going in the face of adversity. Musings The Finnish concept of 'Sisu' encapsulates a certain kind of resilience that's deeply woven into the character of a person. There's no perfect English equivalent, but 'Sisu' embodies...
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Design Language August 2nd 04Adaption 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 Adaption. The story of the arts in many ways, is the story of adaption. Each shift, each evolution, an echo of the changing world, mirroring its revolutions and evolutions. Musings Recently we were thinking about how as designers we are the chameleons of the professional world. Playing a game where we are constantly...
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Design Language July 20th 03Introspection 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. Musings There's an understated charm in the act of introspection. In a world of constant motion, the allure of turning inwards, delving...
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Design Language July 12th 02Transformation 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 Transformation. A journey of change, evolution, and growth that can touch every aspect of life. Musings Nothing remains static. Each moment, each breath brings forth change - some subtle, others, seismic. The butterfly knows this intimately. Encased within the chrysalis, it undergoes a profound transformation, its...
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Design Language July 5th 01Fusion 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 Fusion. The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity. Musings Imagine an orchestra. Each instrument is distinctive in sound- unique in rhythm, tune, and pitch. On their own, the sounds are beautiful. But when they come together, a magical fusion occurs. A symphony is born, the sum of all...
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