Dreaming of You

Dreamworld, underwater photography by Mark Mawson

Almost Alice

'I can't explain myself, I'm afraid, Sir, because I'm not myself you see.'
- Lewis Carroll

A few examples from the Almost Alice collection by digital artist,
Maggie Taylor. For the rest of the series look here 

More about the artist, take a look at her fabulous website, here.

Strawberry Snowballs

For a seasonal looking snack, dip strawberries in yoghurt and freeze
- et voila! A simple but yummy snack. 
From Cool Hunter

Little Mix

Girl band: Little Mix, for a who's who retrospective article, on the contestants from the ever popular British show, the X-Factor. 
First published December 2011 in Amelia's Magazine.

© Alison Day Designs

The Futures Interview

Alison Day. Photo by Carol Govaert

Alison Day Designs is a multi-faceted company. Alison is a graphic designer and creative artist, as well as editor of an expatriate magazine, ‘Connections,’ in The Northern Netherlands.

Her art is her passion, but she also writes articles of interest, illustrate, translate (Dutch – English) and, as a voice actress, her voice can be heard in many a museum, schools language courses and the odd advert.  

She has created an illustration for the ?!X Futures Project, bringing to life David Hawksworth’s Future, one that is “creative, connected, cultured, with less consumption and waste” 

?!X: What’s the Future You Choose?

AD: The future I would choose and the world in which I would like to live, involves the use of the world’s remaining resources in a more thoughtful and ecologically sound manner. One where a life philosophy of “re-cycle, re-use, re-invent” becomes an active voice as opposed to a passive motto. All too often, we take for granted and under estimate the fragility of life on our planet; animal, vegetable or mineral, all is slowly being eroded away towards an inevitable extinction, and we are following hot on their heels. It’s time to look up from our automated worlds, open eyes and hearts, appreciate what is around and make the necessary changes before it is too late.

?!X: What’s a ‘think’ to create this future?

AD: www.earthship.org

The existence of rubbish dumps and polluting land fills, stress the importance of the need to minimize our production of waste. It doesn’t make sense to continually produce packaging/containers etc that ultimately become obsolete after only one use; if you do use it why not recycle it and re-use it in another form?

?!X: What’s an ‘act’ to create the future you choose

AD: People should be encouraged to only purchase products with biodegradable wrapping, or none at all; remove the demand to stop the supply. Instead of plastic, why not treat yourself an original and long lasting shopping bag in cotton with a fun design: Society6

?!X: What’s a ‘vote’ to create the future you choose?

AD: www.ifrc.org

By donating what you no longer need to the Red Cross (or any other charitable organization), you also help this humanitarian organization in aiding people in distress worldwide.

?!X: Future Soundtrack – What song would you take with you into the future? 

AD: Fitz and The Tantrums – ‘Money Grabber’:

?!X: Can you share with us up to 5 weblinks that you find interesting and inspiring?

AD:

twitter.com

schmulb.com

avaaz.org/en

ameliasmagazine.com

arthousecoop.com

Follow Alison on Twitter @AlisonDayDesigns

How can we Create the Future you Choose? Take part here.

Love the Futures Interviews? Help Create Our Collaborative Book - The Futures Project (donate or get involved!) 



Other Links:

1. Video: http://alisondaydesigns.blogspot.nl/2012/01/futures-exhibtion-think-act-vote.html

2. Futures Calender: http://alisondaydesigns.blogspot.nl/2012/02/futures-calendar.html

3. Book launch and press release: http://alisondaydesigns.blogspot.nl/2012/07/the-future-we-choose.html


Alison Day Designs

Funky Chunky but Blue

...Mosaic Blue Bracelet; an original Alison Day Designs.

Centre stage, my eco buzz-word ethics have been used in the
making of this accessory : 'Re-cycle, Re-use, Re-invent'

Want to know more, see more, own one? ...

Well follow the cyber trail along this route ...
& find out more: here

All Designs:  © Alison Day Designs

Brazillian Bombshell

From the outside, the delights of the interior of this house
are not immediately apparent...

A really stylish place, to call home which, is in an
exclusive  neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

I particularly like the open plan, where inside flows over into 
outside, whilst the interior decoration is left minimalist; 
a blank canvas for the owner to add their personal style.

From The Cool Hunter