Sunday, 21 October 2007

Reborn

My friend found this amazing site, ouno design these guys are doing a great job in sustainable design area. They convert scrap and vintage to a new item of interest. Like this beautiful bedcover made out of vintage scarfs....



"Ouno produces handmade decor accessories in the tradition of West Coast Modernism, the more comfortable modern tradition. Ouno's soft homewares and fashion accessories include designer throw pillows, area rugs and wall coverings, throws & bed coverings, floor cushions, room dividers, bags, scarves and fashion accessories for men and women, and sculptural objects, all made from clean, top-quality vintage or salvaged materials. Ouno is committed to future-friendly, sustainable green design and is part of the handmade revolution in modern design. "

http://www.ounodesign.com/index.html

Friday, 21 September 2007

The Internet Watch

The list of all the important sites that support the intricate and delicate matter i plan to discuss with my project.


http://fabricofmemory.tate.org.uk/
LEE Mingwei Fabric of Memory


http://www.chester.ac.uk/cpra/maxine/outcomes.html
Maxine Bristow-Textures of Memory: The Poetics of Cloth


http://www.trendwatching.com/trends/LIFE_CACHING.htm
The concept of life caching


http://www.memoryarchive.org/en/MemoryArchive
Its an active archive where you can read and submitt your memories


http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/earlymemory/index.html
Another memory site

http://www.ourstory.com/andy
A celebration of memories....beautiful