Bean Board

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Mervin Manufacturing are making boards with a top sheet that is made from beans. They then print the graphics on using water based inks "(The majority of the snowboard industry uses toxic solvent-based silk-screen inks with thick solvent-based gloss curtain coats)".




My favourite line from this article is:


"Snowboarders are attached to the natural world... they are going to be more apt to buy something that he or she feels is ecologically better for the planet." said Alex Warburton, product line manager for Salomon Snowboards of France.


I hope more boarders will begin to feel like this, as surfers are more common for, and start 'saving snow'.

Warm Beer Chart

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How to explain global warming to Joe Sixpack.

How will we cope when the beer wont stay cool?! Maybe this will help Mr Sixpack understand climate change and start, as a basic, recycling his many beer cans.

Topos | Society 6

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Some Threadless tshirt design submissions. This image is something our studio could relate to. Quite a few of us are either looking at maps or mountains. And the visual style of the two is well matched.

Perhaps something to remember when considering the logo.

Simple Shoes

A nice eco-friendly shoe from Simple Shoes. It can be hard to find eco friendly clothes that actually look like something you might wear.

These trainers are made from certified or organic sources, and the sole is made from a recycled tyre.

Especially like the ribbon laces.

Climate Change Doodle

I love this little doodle, which is actually very clear and easy to understand. It does very well at relating all the different issues of climate change in a fun manner.

Because of its character, it does that thing that I keep harping on about - it talks about climate change without preaching.

Strangely interesting but hugely depressing stats

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As seen on the BBC, this page is a counts rates of ever changing world stats. It covers everything from politics, environment, population...

Understanding the effect of population on the environment makes the info a bit depressing.

It will be interesting to come back to this snapshot even in just a few hours to see the huge difference in numbers.

Rising Temperatures Disappearing Coastlines

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You never really get to the effect of rising sea level on Europe but this little animated graphic shows the effects on all areas of the world.

The Foorprint Chronicles - Patagonia

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Patagonia have been at the forefront of being green within snow sports. Although Protect Our Winters seem to be the most popular. Patagonia have created the Footprint Chronicles which allows you to track products through their production so that you can make an informed decision about buying a specific product.

Hopefully more brands will follow in their green footsteps.

P.S. I also like the little mountain range at the bottom of the screen.

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Studio Sweet Studio is my new favourite blog for looking at pretty handmade things that also have the environment in mind.

Take a peek.

Melt Tag

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As brilliant and sustainable this idea is I just dont take to it for some reason. How many people actually take the manufactureres recommendation and wash their new garment before they wear it? No one I know. I would have to save the ticket until I was ready to wash the top. And then, would the soap tag be strong enough to clean? Does it depend on setting? Are the chemicals used to produce the tag more environmentally-friendly than those used to create a normal label which can be recycled?

Stephan Tillman

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These images were created by capturing an image of a tube television as it shuts off. What a random idea, I wonder what possessed him to study this? But it was a great idea, the images are great. They have an illustrated/sci-fi/retro/textured feel that would be difficult to recreate as effectively.

Puerto Despertar CD Packaging

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A new take on CD packaging with a nice method of sealing the packaging. I would like to see the CD held on a pulp backboard. This can be moulded to any shape easily and would protect the CD without use of plastic.

SLS Hotel Branding

Love this cheeky branding. Shows that a serious chain and business doesnt have to have a dry, corporate style.

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Andrew Holder - Mountain Town

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Came across Ander Holder's Mountain Town whilst looking for imagery to help with my piece for Celler Sessions Fundraising (22nd April - Cellar 35 - come along!!).

I think I actually love it; the colours, drawing style, combination of curve and straight, the proportions. Definitely something to inspire work.

K2 Eco Pop

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K2 have developed a womens board that aimes to be environmentally friendly by being lighter and uses minimal materials. However, being lighter can impact the performance hugely so this board will only appeal to a small part of the market. Also, is it as sturdy as normal boards. I recently read and agreed with Jeremy Jones in Cooler Mag -

'An eco product that falls apart is worse than a well-built product that will last for much longer but is more toxic.'

It would be great to have a test shot of this board.

The environment is definitely becoming more of a priority to snow sports.

Foldy Books

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I am thinking of including some folding pages in my snow sports book. These are some examples of books that have used folding out pages or intricate cutting.

By using a fold out pages I could design an infographic that becomes more of a 3D object - more interesting for the reader than a data heavy page.

Unbranded logos

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When you see logos in a large format like this, without their branding, you appreciate more the design of the logo. It is taken out of its everyday context and becomes almost unrecognizable. 

When I read the headline - 'Which logo is more recognizable without its name -- Mastercard's or Coca-Cola's?' -  I thought to myself 'Cola doesnt have a logo, the text is the logo', but of course it does. As soon as saw the white through red swoosh I immediately knew it was cola. And, it was much more recognisable than Mastercard.

Sarah Lee (no cakes) surf photography

Im preparing myself for moving to Newquay in August and cant help but caught up in the surf art scene. These photos are beautiful, I cant wait to get back in the water!!

Peep Board Trend

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I made a snow scene peep board for the interim show. Today I found fashion peep boards which are really cool! I think they possibly show my board up, although its a completely different style.

After Eight Ad

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The After Eight advert that was on our screens a few months ago was based on a real man in Paris who throws a dinner party every Sunday for anyone to go along to. You book a place and go along for some food and mingling.

This would be a brilliant marketing campaign to get people eating new foods that they otherwise wouldnt be trying.

If I eventually make it to Paris I am very tempted to sign up for one of these dinners!