“The name’s Bond… James Bond!” Heidi and I maxed out our final days in Thailand. We took tours to Phangnga Bay (James Bond Island) and Koh Phi Phi, met some new friends, witnessed an immense fork lightning storm and by chance discovered Phra Nang. I’m not sure my writing skills are worthy enough to describe … Read more
The journey from Koh Samui to Krabi Town was long and complicated. In usual Thai style, it had taken 3 buses and 1 ferry to bring us 5 kilometres short of our planned destination, where we then had to jump into a Tuk Tuk for the final leg of the journey. Griff and I had … Read more
We rolled into Bangkok around 10pm with no plan and nowhere to stay. We took our chances and headed back to the Sawasdee Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 8, knowing we had already payed for 2 nights in advance for when we should of arrived back from Chiang Mai. The manager was sympathetic to our situation … Read more
The mini bus picked us up early from the tour operator’s on Khao San Road. There in mini bus, we met a bloke from Israel who at first came across dreary but he came to life once he started sharing his journey with us. It was then we realised that he was on his way … Read more
Ealing to Bangkok. Still feeling the effects from a late night out with our friends in London, Heidi and I slowly finished packing our bags ready for the night flight from Heathrow to Bangkok. We said our final goodbyes to our amazing housemates and to Ealing, which had been our home for the last 5 … Read more
I launched ‘Random thoughts of an average mind’ at the beginning of 2011, hoping to document my experience and experimentations as a Graphic Designer. The aim was to add entries of the tasks and questions I encounter along the way, while finding solutions and answers for them. To be honest with myself, I’ve been poor … Read more
Ever since I left secondary education I’ve always been very interested in the art movement Suprematism and the Russian painter Kazimir Malevich. Influenced by his theories, I had started experimenting with ideas of using basic graphic styles to create design solutions. My experimentation has allowed me to create multiple graphic elements and a type face … Read more
After a friendly, slightly drunken debate with a designer friend of mine over inspiring publications for the creative industry, I thought it would be worth listing books that I’d recommend for Designers, Artists and Students. So, for anyone who’s interested in finding a new book, check out the list below or add your own favourites … Read more
I thought a good starting point to kick off ‘Random thoughts of an average mind’, would be to explain where the background and header image for this journal has come from. The shot was taken at what is known in Beijing as the ’798 Art Zone’ or ‘Dashanzi Art District’. The photograph is of one … Read more
