PASSION

A collection of thoughts, ideas and things that inspire the way we live, work, play and imagine.

Reflections on Life in 2020

2020 will be remembered as a year of endless upheavals, global chaos and COVID-19 turning our lives upside down. In our endless efforts to cope with a new reality that has disrupted lifestyles and livelihoods, human resilience has persevered to overcome these obstacles with new creative ways to live, to survive.

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Minimalism By Design

Now more than ever, the importance of simplifying complexity via strategic industrial design is key to improving our quality of living. To address this issue, industrial designers need to evaluate the merits of minimalism and maximalism to discover which approach will adequately facilitate the lifestyle needs of millions.

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Why Cultural Awareness Matters and How It Strengthens the Self

Culture not only defines who we are, but it also influences the ways we interact with our world. By becoming more culturally aware in our daily lives, we can enjoy more meaningful interactions with others while strengthening our sense of self.

Now more than ever, it is so important to be respectful of cultural diversity. Everyone deserves to be seen and heard, for who they are as people, regardless of race, religion, creed or gender.

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The Line Between Inspiration and Cultural Appropriation

Culture is a major influence in design. We do need to keep in mind that culture is also a significant element in a person's or a community’s identity. Sincerity or curiosity aside, it’s easy to unknowingly cross the line from harmless inspiration into cultural appropriation and cause misrepresentation. How can creatives be more mindful and respectful while being inspired?

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