Journal
Ideas and inspiration can come from anywhere.
“The mind is like an umbrella. It’s most useful when open.”
Walter Gropius, Founder of the Bauhaus
The Jotter - issue 18
What’s it like to work with one of your heroes? With someone who has inspired you? Someone who has influenced the way you see? This month I have found out…
The Jotter - issue 17
Joyful art from David Hockney, a very goodJoyful art from David Hockney, a very good idea from Andy Foster, ditching the Echo Chamber, be human and make networking easy, reusing buildings and don’t take boring photographs.
The June 21 Jotter
Kazuo Ishiguro writes about an Artificial Friend, a beautiful new gallery in Berlin, Sally M Fox shows her workings out, Text Sniper - a simple app that saves time, 40 years since Heaven Up Here and photos by Bas Loosekoot.
The May 21 Jotter
Design is humanity’s best friend. Exhibitions I can’t wait to see. Wise words from Tim LeRoy, Kevin Kelly and Roald Dahl; wise thoughts from Seneca and Albert Camus. Time to ditch Gmail and time to visit Bristol Photo Festival.
The April 21 Jotter
Marketing tips for small business, bland corporate speak from Abrdn, John Cleese on creativity, Dave Trott on strategy, Giles Turnbull on monochrome and some new rosé from Dunleavy Vineyards.
A short and cheerful guide to creativity.
Anyone can be creative. All you need is to allow ideas time to evolve. Walk away and let your unconscious take over. Give yourself time play, explore and be curious. Never, ever stop learning. And be patient.