I know some people read one book at a time cover to cover as they want to keep the same train of thought. I read multiple books at the same time, I feel that reading books at the same time in the same or different areas allows for a crossflow of ideas and then possibly germination […]
There are no gatekeepers to reaching your audience
I think that we all (especially landscape architects, designers, etc) need to realise that there are many benefits of the new media world (including social media). You now have the power to get your ideas, projects, Â and message out to your clients, allied professionals colleagues, Â and the mainstream audience far more simply and quickly than […]
New media requires respect like old media
I am finding it more interesting that design firms who wish to have articles published on my blog – World Landscape Architecture think because it is new media and it is digital blog that they can ask and sometimes demand a change to the post title or the way the images are laid out. Often, […]
WLA Awards are coming
In 2016 I started the WLA Awards to recognise landscape architects from around the world with a new Award series called the World Landscape Architecture Awards or WLA Awards. For 2017, I have finalised the jurors two weeks ago and looking to announce the call for submissions and jurors in the coming week. It is […]
Designers with ego or empathy
Over the last few years I have met and spoken to many designers whether landscape architects, architect, industrial or graphic designers and usually people fall into two categories – designers with empathy or designers with ego. Designers with ego when you discuss or refer to any design (that isn’t theirs) whether it be my own […]