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Jogjakarta / Other

The motorbike is thé means of transportation in Jogja. With a car it takes you a lot more time to reach your destination. It is an Indonesian habit to NOT take off the helmet when going into a store or get food at a "warung makan". Yet there is a cycling culture as well in Jogja, there are several groups of (wealthy) youngsters who use a bicycle for leisure. In fashion is the "fixie". Sit on a bench at Jalan Malioboro at night and you will see them paddle past.

Sydney / Restaurant

Underground food court in China Town with cheap eats and a mirror ceiling! It's in no way fancy, but incredibly charming. With about 12 different restaurants and a bar, its one of the best places in China town to get a meal.

London / Place

Though the city is amazing with a lot to offer, of course it’s great to have your own hideaway. My room is essentially my studio/desk space too and the hub of my creative activities.

London / Restaurant

Rotorino is a lovely little Italian, intimate but casual spot in East London. The food is great and when the weather is good - having your wine and pasta outside is nice.

London / Restaurant

Healthy vegan alternatives to the classic Italian style pizza. Plus Lovely vegan soups and salads!

Berlin / Creative Space

Haus der Materialisierung is an association of various local initiatives and institutions that research, practice, and work on the topics of sustainable management and climate-friendly use of resources. ...and it works!

Geneva / Cafe

Café - Bar Paradiso is a lovely spot located at heart of a vivid district of Jonction. Its thoughtfully designed interior, with beautiful terrazzo flooring and changing floral compositions make up a great frame for a smooth coffee or delicious snacks they serve. From spring on, you can soak up in the sun seating on the outside terrasse, indulging in their tasty menu.

Berlin / Place

Flughafen Tempelhof was once the symbol of nazi-pride when Hitler notoriously comissioned construction of the smallest duty free shop in the world (and a beautiful example of fascist architecture). After the war, Tempelhof became one of the frontiers of the cold war with the U.S. battling the communists (who undoubtedly wanted to get rid of the small duty free shop altogether) via the Berlin Airlift. It turned out to be a huge succes, and enabled the allied forces to remain their presence in Berlin and save the small duty free shop. The real free-market victory will come in about two years though, when project developers will take over and start building houses, blocking my view onto the airfield.

Moscow / Architecture

One of the lesser known examples of the 1920s constructivist architecture, for which Moscow if famous, is the Novo-Ryazanskaya Street Garage built in 1929 to a design by renowned Russian constructivist architect Konstantin Melnikov and engineer Vladimir Shukhov. There are plans to convert it into an arts center.

London / Museum

I walk a lot; the best way to experience a city. So it's sometimes to do with the way places join up. This cast concrete letterform is a part of the Lycée's gateway. Each of the form's facets arrives at a different character, so six possible letters come from each cast object. I've never been inside the Lycée but always walked through this way up to the V&A, in order to examine again and again how each form works. The surfaces set the tone for the V&A and its incredible Ceramics floor, a perennial inspiration.

Hong Kong / Place

I almost didn't include this purely for ubiquitous nature of the photo, just see the image results when googling Hong Kong and you'll know what I mean. However I can't deny the beauty of this view from one of many tourist destinations, The Peak, which visitors will ride a 1930s wooden tram for 15 minutes just to take this photo. I also like it for it's architectural aesthetic. I think it's only when you view Hong Kong's cityscape like this, that you realise the density of the buildings, something you might not realise at ground level.

New York / Shop

Being on the ground floor of the building I work in, this Japanese outpost serves as my everything store. I appreciate their minimalist aesthetic coupled with their modest pricing.

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Stuttgart / Art Director

Art director, designer and sometimes-trying-hard-to-be-conceptual-artist who enjoys exploring all kinds of puzzling ideas, vibrant concepts and non-linear thoughts.

New York / Graphic Designer

Hailing from Nebraska, Sean is a graphic designer, illustrator, animator and motion designer. After working in San Francisco, Colorado, Amsterdam and southern France he is currently living in Brooklyn and freelancing out of New York City. His style is often graphical with an emphasis on typography, color, and texture.

London / Artist

Julie Verhoeven is an artist and designer based in London. After studying fashion she began her career assisting John Galliano before working in the fashion industry as a designer, illustrator, creative director and tutor. Verhoeven’s own fashion label, Gibo by Julie Verhoeven, was launched in September 2002, and she went on to collaborate with global brands including, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Mulberry and H&M. Verhoeven has exhibited internationally since 2003, including solo shows at MU, Eindhoven, ZINGERpresents, Amsterdam, and Vera Gliem, Cologne with the publication of 3 books dedicated to her work, 'A Bit of Rough’, 'Fat- Bottomed Girls’ and 'Julie Verhoeven, Gas Book 13’. Portrait by Mauro Cocilio.

Los Angeles / Writer

Australian copywriter in LA.

Rome / Illustrator

Illustrator, designer and printmaker whose playful illustrations combine mark making, line, cutout, type and colour.

Prague / Art Director

art director & photographer, co-founder of In August Company

London / Illustrator

Liz Rowland is a freelance Illustrator based in London.

London / Graphic Designer

London/Kent based Graphic Designer and Art Director

London / Graphic Designer

Joe Joiner is a freelance design creative raised and based in East London. Since graduating from Chelsea College of Art & Design, he has built himself a multi-disciplined portfolio that contains a wide variety of clientele, media and approach; with work recently featuring on It's Nice That and Bitique.

Dublin / Artist

Photographer

New York / Artist

Nature

Sydney / Creative Director

Director / Founder Semi Permanent

New York / Artist

Zoë Williams creates otherworldly creatures that are inspired by dreams, visions, and the collective unconscious. Born in 1983 in New Orleans, LA, Zoë Williams holds a BA in Fine Art from the University of New Orleans and a Certificate in Fiber Art from the University of Washington. Her work in needle felted wool has been exhibited in galleries around the world. She currently lives and works in New York City. Portrait photo by Walt Cessna.

Los Angeles / Designer

Matt Asato-Adams is a graphic designer and researcher interested in the relationship between the body, the self, and technology. He recently graduated from ArtCenter College of Design with a BFA in Graphic Design. His practice often investigates the intersection of culture, design, and technology; taking the form of publication design, spatial media, and performance. By embracing the accidental nuances with experimentation and process, he uses design as a tool for speculation and inquiry. His work has been shown at ArtCenter College of Design's 5th floor gallery, Wind Tunnel Gallery, and Prenzlauer Studio / Kunst-Kollektiv.

Manila / Film Director

I’m a film and commercial director from Manila

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