Hello everyone. I’m baaaaack! Did you miss me? No? Well… I missed you guys. A lot. I hope everyone enjoyed their break and that you are feeling pumped about 2011. I sure do – BIG TIME. Hooray! I love January and beginnings of a New Year. It’s such an exciting time with all the planning and thinking about the opportunities that the year ahead will bring. Anything seems possible.

I wanted to kick off this year with these incredible high-res video projections created by the Spanish artist Ibon Mainar titled ‘Proyecciones en el Exterior’. Ibon uses outdoor landscapes as his canvas on which he projects lights that create temporary ephemeral works of art. Pure magic.

In fact, this is kind of a symbolic kick-off post – to me it is reminiscent of our minds being projectors of our own realities. So if you haven’t already done so, perhaps this is the time when you can decide on your very own projection for 2011. Why not make it your best year yet? Donald Trump says – “If you are going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.”

By the way, did you enjoy the 2010 Archive post series? Did you find it interesting and useful, or was it a waste of time? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

x dana

 

[images via here and here.]



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With a disarming blend of authority and approachability, Dana is a former refugee-turned-global design visionary. Through her multi-faceted work as a creative director, keynote speaker, editor, curator, interior designer and digital publisher, Dana empowers others to appreciate and engage with design in transformative ways, making the sometimes intimidating world of design accessible to everyone, regardless of their familiarity with the subject. Dana's been catapulted to the status of a stalwart global influencer, with recognition from industry heavyweights such as AD Germany, Vogue Living, Elle Décor Italia and Danish RUM Interiør Design, who have named as one of the Top True Global Influencers of the Design World and counted her among the most visionary female creatives on the planet. Her TEDx talk—"Design Can Change the Way You See the World"— will challenge and transform your understanding of design's omnipresent and profound influence. Through her vast experience in interiors, architecture and design, Dana challenges the prevailing rapid image culture, highlighting the importance of originality, sustainability, connecting with your values and learning to "see" design beyond the aesthetic.

7 Responses

  2. Melissah

    I’m an interior designer from Melbourne, Australia – I loved your blog, I found it very inspiring. This is all new to me but I have just set up my own blog
    scrapbook-melissah.blogspot.com
    You may like to check it out because I had so much fun doing it. It’s got a bit of everything fashion, interiors, food, travel spots – hopefully you will find something in there that you like.
    Thanks for providing me with such great entertainment!
    Cheers
    Melissah

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  4. Vanessa

    Loved the 2010 Archive posts.
    So many amazing images on one page. Inspirational.
    Thank you.

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  5. Kylie

    Thanks for the archive posts Dana…very inspiring and reminded me of all that is great about your blog. I wonder what 2011 has to offer!

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  6. yellowtrace

    I’m a bit slow of the mark to reply – thank you for your feedback Vanessa and Kylie (and everyone else who e-mailed me about the archives). Very much appreciated.
    Melissah, welcome to the blogosphere and all the best with your new project.
    x dana

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  7. Sarah

    Thanks for sharing Ibon Mainar’s work, the chandelier is really stunning. As a new reader to your blog, I found your roundup of 2010 really interesting and especially enjoyed your top interiors.

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