Autumn 2013

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I find huge inspiration from a wide range of blogs Business wise do you have any tips for emerging designers? I’d have to have a successful business to dispense tips, but never be afraid to work hard & chase your dreams. People who do nothing, are the only ones not making any mistakes. Where do you search for inspiration? Design blogs, travel blogs, pinterest, online magazines, etc. There are so many of them, it’s like a never ending source of what’s new/ beautiful/lust worthy/wish-I-thought-of-that. I am constantly amazed at what people are accomplishing and some images are just so stunning, it’s hard not to drool on my keyboard. Nature is also a surefire source of awesomeness as well as my home country, South Africa. What’s next for towho? I’ll be venturing into some property renovation work and trying to squeeze more out of my day. The television will be given the boot, and I am going to dust off all my art supplies and make, draw, paint, sew, etc What does the term ‘Indie Design’ mean to you? The fact that machines aren’t ruling the world just yet. I love the fact that handcrafts are being kept alive and flourishing and that there seems to be a little of the maker’s soul in each product that makes it that much more special than mass produced product.

Ela xo


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