East Fella

East fella/man from Singapore is what my photography lecturer had been called himself as. He has great passion in photography,advertising and internet marketing even after he suffered a stroke, he still spent his free time writing Ebooks (in digital format) on the many subject he is well versed in.

He likes the sound of being 'infopreneur', seller of information in the internet. He wrote some photography tutorials and it kept him busy while he was teaching us at NAFA. He had been a great lecturer for us, and I'm so thankful and also grateful, for having him as one of the most patient lecturer I've ever had.

I learn much from him, I belive we need to be passionate in something we're interested in regardless of any condition we're experiencing. Things might go wrong, but believe me,passion will keep it alive and it will encourage people just like us to continue the spirit, may it comes from others or from ourselves.

and it's great to share whatever we have to contribute to others, be it your story, things you see, feel, or anything you're really passion about. You may never know how many people or who will be motivated/encouraged out of it. Let us build up Hope to others by sharing urs.



'Success is a Choice', it is a journey begins with a first step. - James Ho


{God always be with him}

Design Process

Yesterday, I was in the library, browsing some books and found some comments made by designers when they're asked 'why 3d' (tactile design)?

Here're some of what they said and good to share with everyone :D

Antoinne+Manuele
For each project we begin the design process by inventing an entire system of forms, with its own vocabulary and rules. In this phase of conceptualizing, we focus on shape and on the story we want to tell.

We always keep in mind that the objects we create are aimed at an audience, and we want to provoke emotions. Since we are our first audience, this emotion has to work on us.


Colors and the Kids
Designs that are done without a computer are exciting, and the results are as lively as the process. If you pay attention, you can make errors and accidents part of the work. We are especially interested in combining works in real space with things produced on the computer to generate new visual worlds.


EDHV
Designing also means knowing when not to design. At EDHV we focus on research and concept before even thinking about how to design. This leaves open all possibilities until late in the process and leads to surprising results, drastic turns and bizarre discoveries. Something you would never have thought of at the start of the project.

Things like that only happen if you can find the courage to let go of the control factor, the dafe path, and embark on a journey into unknown territory error, failure, coincidence, and flaws are crucial ingredients ouf our creative process.

For Haiti

Check out smashingmagazine.com feb wallpaper 2010!

One of my fav and my current desktop wallpaper :D

Diesel - Be Stupid

Interesting thoughts of be stupid by Diesel. :)

Like balloons, we are filled with hopes and dreams
But over time a single sentence creeps into our lives
Don't be stupid, it's the crusher of possibility
It's the world's greatest deflator
The world is full of smart people
Doing all kinds of smart things
That's smart, well, we're with stupid
Stupid is the relentless pursuit
of a regret free life
Smart may have the brains
But stupid has all the balls
Smart recognizes things for how they are
Stupid sees things for how they could be
Smart critiques
Stupid creates
The fact is if we didn't have stupid thoughts
We'd have no interesting thoughts at all
Smart may have the plans
But stupid has the stories
Smart may have the authority
But stupid has one hell of a hangover
It's not smart to take risks
It's stupid
To be studid is to be brave
Stupid isn't afraid to fail
Stupid knows there are worse things than failure
Like not even trying
Smart has one good idea and that idea was stupid
You can't outsmart stupid
So don't even try remember
Only stupid can be truly brilliant
So, be stupid



Be stupid.Diesel.
www.diesel.com

Everything is OK-JCC

Eveything is Ok.

Today i check JCC site and found an interesting article about PMA. As he mentioned, it's always believed that one miniature phrase, piece of advice, or even a smile could alter a humans mood + thought process for the rest of their day and/or life.

For more info: Johnny Cupcakes-everything is OK

Or saying 'hello', thanking someone, smiling at strangers-these are just some of the many acts of kindness we can show. And because no act of kindness is too small, we can all do our part in making the world a better place by letting kindness lead the way.

I took me a second, reminding me of someone I met at Tanjong Pagar MRT when i tried to find Tras Street on the mrt map, someone approached me and said, 'Hi, are you lost?' haha. I said ,'yea, I'm looking for this Tras St' and she smile,pointed me the way out to get there. This simple act can really change the way we see and treat others. And that's the way we should do each other.

:)

Tee Design

A month ago I started to design some t-shirts for my portfolio, and i thought it would great if i can develop one style and make it into series, so I guess everytime I feel boring, I will start doing some designs.

And soo here we aree_ _ _ this is the 1st design I would like to develop into series. Will continue if i'm a bit free :D



We'll c the upcoming series ! ^^

PMA _Positive Mental Attitude_

Positive mental attitude, is a psychological term which describes a mental phenomenon in which the central idea is that one can increase achievement through optimistic thought processes.

PMA implies that one has a vision of good natured change in one's mind; it employs a state of mind that continues to seek, find and execute ways to win, or find a desirable outcome, regardless of the circumstances. It rejects negativity, defeatism and hopelessness. Part of the process of achieving PMA employs motivating "self talk" and deliberate goal-directed thinking.

Positive Mental Attitude is also a movement within the larger DIY Culture (arguably popularised by the Bad Brains song "I Luv I Jah" and "Attitude"). This includes bands and songs touting the importance of a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA).
Positive Mental Attitude, or PMA, is largely referred to by The Combined Insurance Company of America, as being a creation of W.

Clement Stone, despite the fact that similar ideas have been in existence far before Stone claimed it as his own.[1] Positive Mental attitude has been known to help people through certain difficult times in their lives or even help them overcome illnesses.[citation needed] Many people[who?] believe it can help you not only mentally but physically, hence "laughter is the best medicine"

Ref from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Positive_mental_attitude

Project OneMillionTee

Check out onemilliontee blog. My friend, Edwin keep updating the blog about the progress so far! Can't wait for the tee to come up. :)

and also check out our site. Official website coming up.

"to build a nation you need to build jobs and people need to see that a job gives our friends in Africa what they really need--a sustainable income so that they can stand on their own two feet" - Oliberte

Contribution Through Action

As we've seen some videos from my previous posts, it's so amazing how people come together from around the world, sharing ideas, working together, and create something wonderful to contribute to society and especially for those who need them the most.

For past few days i read some design magazines, and found one article from computer arts magazine where the world's most talented and celebrated designers and illustratots share their essential tips on building and maintaining a knock-out creative career.

An advice from Neville Brody, whom i really admire:

Good design is not about doing something that's going to bring in money, it's about doing something that's going to re-engage people, re-engage culture and society, re-engage possibility

It really comes to mind that so many people have their own perception on how to re-engage others and it's really great to be able to work with one of them.

Stand by Me | Song Around the World

Stand By Me | Playing For Change | Song Around The World from Concord Music Group on Vimeo.

playingforchange.com - From the award-winning documentary, "Playing For Change: Peace Through Music", comes the first of many "songs around the world" being released independently. Featured is a cover of the Ben E. King classic by musicians around the world adding their part to the song as it travelled the globe.

Another great video of Starbucks Love Project

Those are some examples of how peace and love can be spread thru song around the world !!