h.salonen

heikki salonen AW 2011 from karin mae xiao on Vimeo.

sustainable design

I am focusing on sustainability issues within the design and textile industry and the potential of sustainability in the design and textile realm; drawing on the idea of rethinking the way we make things.  Currently, there are numerous ideas circulating, on how to create a more sustainable industry. Through further research into the challenges and opportunities within design and textile industry, I will come up with possible solutions that could be implemented to create a more sustainable industry and ultimately encourage change.

Specific issues that will be topics of interest for research; natural and man-made textiles, production efficiency, consumer trends, slow fashion and sustainable solutions.

reflective statement

As much as I enjoy checking in periodically with favourite websites and blogs that I have bookmarked, a side of me still wants to revolt and boycott these practices of ‘following’ blogs which at points can make this process feel a bit vapid.  It feels like a double edged sword at times; personally I wish to maintain a level of anonymity on the blog, that I hope will not affect its content.

I think my blog, to date, has been carefully curated but at some points sadly neglected because of life outside of the computer.  I have found this new process of collecting my thoughts cohesively, both visually and through word and then archiving online, a welcomed new adventure.  

Throughout this process, I have created this new found enjoyment for composing and expressing myself through word, which at times can prove to be challenging, for the normally artistic and visually inclined individual.  I often dread having to write at length for assignments but I feel that because I have an interest in these topics, the task of writing has come more freely. I have also found it helpful to save drafts and edit posts, which has allowed me to review and reflect my thoughts over the course of days.

I feel I have only just felt the water and have yet to jump-into this process, head first.  I know now, that in order for me to make this work more efficiently in the future, I have to fit this process into my daily routine and try to update more regularly.

linen

Such a nice short film about linen.

brita sweden

Just when you think you have a good idea of the textile companies out there, another comes along.  Using organic cotton, Brita Sweden patterns come in rug, clothing, tableware, fabric, cushion and toy form.

pre-fall 2011

I like the long exaggerated silhouettes created by the over-the-knee cut shorts and long coats.  This is how you make colours + patterns work together, cohesively: Proenza Schouler Pre-Fall 2011.

I heart transylvania

The compelling, beautiful and generous selection of photographs were taken in and around Vancouver B.C. over several years.  In collaboration with Ara Dymond, Jason Nocito is showing now at Taxter & Spengemann in New York.  See the whole series here or at Tiny Vices. 

Sthlm

A new series of tableware and textiles by Happy Sthlm

bouroullec

These rugs are designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and inspired by traditional Persian Rugs.  
The full collection will be on display at the nanimarquina booth next week for Maison et Objet in France.