Sign of the Times

Moving with the times, Connect International has decided to become more ecologically aware, by producing the Connections as a digital publication. 

With 10 issues per year we hope you enjoy the new format.

So, without any more ado, here's the April issue no. #39 and the first link: 

Illustration: Alison Day Designs

Power of Vulnerability

Via TED

Walk like an Egyptian

Me? - I'm walking like an Egyptian: http://youtu.be/3OMxC7te5Ks
What about you?

Come Buy With Me

Spring will have definitely sprung...

Alison Day Designs) will be appearing at the Design Market: 11.00 - 17.00 Sunday 7 April on the Grote Markt, Groningen. Joining about 50-ish other stall holders offering their imaginative creations for sale.

So... if you happen to be in the area, why not drop by for a look, and who knows you may find something you just can't leave without!

Pyramid Hacienda

Continuing with the Vertical Gardens theme I champion,  I found this rather ingenious design for one that not only maximizes space, but is quite attractive too. Featured by Green Renaissance, its construction looks a relatively easy design to replicate if you are handy (and so inclined).

A wall brightening and more organically shaped solution is the pot tree, where pots can be interchanged, as well as reorganized to get the desired effect.

The lettuce wall, however, I think is ingeniously simple. It is a good use of vertical space in order to grow ecologically friendly and pesticide free crops, hands stay clean, and it serves as a decorative divider in the planning of a landscaped garden. 

If you want a bit of inspiration when it comes to construction, take a look at the Florafelt growers from Plants on Walls  - they are created using recycled plastic bottles and an indestructible nylon non-toxic fibre. Once the plants have 'settled in', the effect is amazing!

Howzat!

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Hanging Ladies

Unlike their exhibition, where they were hung in a single row, finally: 9 Women are hanging on my living room wall, as I had envisioned they would when I created them. 

To view them up close and in more detail, see them on my website here

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