From newly discovered blog, The Nola Ruth

http://thenolaruth.com/

Artful organic shapes by Dinosaur designs

Each piece is intended to be coveted for a lifetime. 

http://www.insiderssydney.com/images/dinosaur-designs.jpg

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http://qagoma.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0019/118540/varieties/Thumbnail_320.jpg

The diversity of pidgeons

350+ breeds. All so very different

Designer Lisa Gorman.. has created this king and queen sculpture from recycled materials which she says forces creativity, as part of inside Out Magazine’s 10th anniversary issue Art Auction.

http://www.melbournesgpo.com/index.php/featured/akira-gorman-auction/

 

http://1.babyology.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/

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 http://im.glogster.com/media/2/5/35/31/5353174.jpg

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What makes me differ from my competitors.

I'm not delving into the childlike elements

 

 

 

I think it's time i acknowledge Frankie Magazine as a competitor for my (soon to be) publication& a source of media my consumer would frequent!

We both believe in a feel-good-factor! Showing our audience beauitful, poetic imagery and we don't necessarily profile the mainstream (Think: The alternatives and little old ladies!) however there are elements that make my publication differ from Frankie.

First of all I don't feel that my consumer would be interested in toys ornaments, toddler-like-doodles on a page being drawings and cupcakes/ icecreams and sprinkles. My consumer is the niche in that market that has a more simplistic taste and would only make well thought through purchases, taking into consideration; where's it coming from, why is it worthwhile buying and what will happen to it after it's no longer of use to me- Taking into consideration every step of the process.

My Consumers Mindest

'Sharing a global mindset, radical revolutionaries are united in their vision for a better world, ecologically and politically. They are part of the millennial generation, who have witnessed the world's transformation via an explosion of digital technology, the internet, and global recession.

Having grown up in a digital age, they are hardwired into the main frame of internet culture. Instrumental in shaping a new frontier of human interaction via digital technology, they are also the forerunners of politicised consumer power through the internet.

They care about corporate transparency, the future of the environment, getting an education without getting into debt, and honest simplicity.'

http://www.wgsn.com/content/report/Think_Tank/Youth_Think_Tank/2011/August/youth_attitudes.html

K I N F O L K

In todays lecture from Kate Vandermeer followed by stalking her  website, I discovered KINFOLF MAGAZINE.

It. Is. Beautiful.

(As a side note I also semi-dispise them because this is a very similar aesthetic to what i'm hoping to achieve with my end of year project). Nevertheless this is a magazine that my target market would read.

http://www.kinfolkmag.com/

Kinfolk is all about 'Small Gatherings'. Dinner parties with 2, 3 or 4 people, how to decorate the occasion and what food have. Emphasis is given to the sourcing of all products.

Break through

Tasmania becomes the first Australian state to ban battery cages for hens. Hopefully the remaining sates including my home state of NSW will catch on soon.


Its interesting how different areas except change quicker than others. For example Austria was the first country to enforce tougher anti-cruelty laws across all areas including caged chickens, chopping of puppy tails and the sale of them in shop windows with cruelty now resulting in fines of up to 24000 dollars! 


With such events occurring world wide I believe it necessary to touch on such issues within my publication as a reflection of societal change


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5077350/ns/health-pet_health/t/tough-animal-rights-laws-enacted-austria/#.T8Q9n2Ahclk

Extraordinary Pigeon

http://trendland.com/extraordinary-pigeon-by-ho-man-stephanie-wong/

Stephanie Wong Extraordinary Pigeon: to create aesthetically garments that looked like  spectacular pigeons but actually weren’t, and to create technically garments that looked animal-skin made but actually weren’t either. The result was her graduation collection, environmentally harmless but with no lack of  a wild imagination.

http://newwaysto.wordpress.com/

This however is a beautiful example of a moving image. 

http://ikono.org/2011/10/what-is-motion-design/

This clip involves a movie of ants moving up a branch with still text

Possibly too chaotic for my aesthetic. I would prefer greater attention to image and in this particular example, it covers a large part of it. 

http://ikono.org/2011/10/what-is-motion-design/

The use of a still image with a change in colour saturation and inclusive of text 

I will be upfront with you and say I am a big Harry Potter fan, it literally defines my childhood. But it also contributed to my creative mind via The Tale of the Three Brothers, motion graphics sequence.

It's such an interesting way to convey a story through an art from.

I would like to utilise such an art form within my end of year publication/ opening sequence
(It's an online one you see!). At first I enjoyed the use of inks and and almost hand drawn motion sequence however i've also discovered other ideas using film and typography. Simple but effective.

Contents?

I want to have sections that are both showing the leading creatives but also showing accessible pieces

Going from my contents page; Animal, Vegetable, Mineral and within each of these titles focusing in on how fashion, food and home related trends apply, do I 

1. Focus on a long editoral spread about a leading trend setter under each heading and the fashion, food and home contents are all local 

OR

b.   Simply stick to the fashion, food and home contents and having a smaller non- written section looking at the locally sourced stuff

OR

c.    It doesn’t really matter cause my magazine section is largely image/ editorial based. Prices sprawled through-out aren't important -- that’s what my online forum is about.

My magazine is high quality images/ articles to inspire. I’m going to decide on option b & c. 

Keep content simple but high quality, this is what people look forward to seeing 4 times a year. This gives them guidance and everything else is covered on the forum web. I don’t necessary need to focus on local or overseas.

Idea: at the end of every article have a small table stating

Real deal: (Actual thing just reported on), Following the trend (similar product which can be brought internationally)& Keeping it local (similar product but can be brought locally) 

Tree hotel

Continuing my search of all things directly related to the natural, I found out about Treehotel. Located in Sweden in the middle of a forest, or at the website describes it, 'unspoiled nature'. The Room options include The Cabin, The Mirrorcube, The Bird's nest, The Blue Cone, The UFO and The Tree Sauna.


My personal favourites are The Mirrorcube, which is camouflaged by outer mirror walls which reflect the forest and The Bird's nest, which camouflages itself to become apart of the surroundings by having its exterior literally resemble a bird's nest

Treehotel is a place where nature, ecological values, comfort and modern are combined and so makes it a perfect example to meet the message behind my media project


Original found on: http://yatzer.com/Treehotel-Sleep-in-Nature
Images sourced from: http://www.treehotel.se/

march of the snails.

With 'Roar& Snoar' coming up i got a little bit excited of taking photos of little creatures.

How beautiful and GREEN is the grass!

The secret Identity of Sabine Strohem.

She doesn't really wear fashion she wears

thoughts and theories. She excels in the

areas of science and music and art. She has

a perfect understanding on the workings of

the world but struggles find direction in her

own. She is constantly searching for meaning.

Her most treasured possessions are trinkets.

Her closest relationships are with strangers.

Her best friend is her critter companion.

She has no fixed address.

Professional Practice- Not all muses are models!

KANYE WEST & RODARTE

Kanye West who recently produced his own able and is well known for his

mixing of the quintessential hip- hop look with the newest trends has recently

caught the eye of design duo Rodarte.

“That mixing of art forms and genres,” says Laura, “that’s something I respond to.”

JANELLE MONAE & KARL LAGERFELD

Similar to Karl Lagerfield, Janelle adorns herself with simple black and white tuxedos

“It’s transcendent—it never goes out of style,” she explains.

We liked each other from the first second on,” says Largerfield.

“Not just because of our style, but also the name: Janelle rhymes with Chanel, no?”

GEORGE CRAIG & CHRISTOPHER BAILEY

“For me, George embodies the modern British look,” says Bailey,

Burberry’s creative director, of the frontman of the British indie rock group One Night Only

YOKO ONO & PROENZA SCHOULER

“We’re really attracted to independent spirits, people who don’t follow trends,”

says Lazaro Hernandez, who designs Proenza Schouler with Jack McCollough.

“Yoko pretty much personifies that".

DIPLO & ALEXANDER WANG

The Dj's sharp stage attire- modish three-piece suits draws attention from Alexander wang

'That kind of craziness is what I like about him,” says Wang.

Sourced from http://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/2011/07/designer-musician-muses-ss#ixzz1qPTZ2vex

Trendland

Found the source of 'Things organised neatly'- how addictive!

http://trendland.net/things-organized-neatly/

P.s the bugs are my favourite.

Professional Practice- Muse

This is my good Friend with a fictional name.

The Mentors

potential Mentor #7

Narelle Dore.

Designer/ installation extraordinair

'Alongside the collections, external projects communicate the world where these collections arise from'

In terms of knowing the process, concept or thoughts of a collection, I think that this is imperative in fashion as consumers search for greater meaning in their purchases. This especially inspires me in regards to my stance on ethical fashion, the garment means nothing without knowing the process.

http://www.narelledore.com/

potential Mentor #6

Sibella Court

Stylist

Collections of multiple objects and artifacts.

Aesthetics are never drawn back and simple.

Raw and textured, washed out colours, a collectors dream.

http://www.thesocietyinc.com.au/store/