Posts by Malin

It's that damn phone

Malin

If you are a human being that exists right now, I’m sure you’ve felt the pressures of media overconsumption at least a little. The doomscroll is real, and it sucks. I’m often hesitant to write about things that have already been said so often, but Ezra reminded me today that “authenticity is more important than originality,” which has stuck with me. So, the main thing I’m trying to discuss is the value of creating m...

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(05.11.2024 13:21 Paris, France)

Low-res, high quality

Malin

Low-quality content seems to be becoming increasingly popular in contemporary media. I’m talking about unpolished photos and videos and memes that intentionally make no sense. This is by no means a new idea and I’m not saying anything revolutionary. Picasso strove to learn to unlearn complex techniques and remove restrictions from his practice leading to some of his best work. A lot of our generation is trying to di...

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(28.08.2024 23:32 Newport Beach, USA)

Reflection on Inspiration

Malin

Recently I feel like I’ve been able to see art and design in a more objective sense. By that, I mean that I don't feel like I ever need to 'wait' for inspiration to strike, and instead, I'm always ready to brainstorm and work through ideas and problems. Somewhat forcing inspiration is an essential part of a sustainable, repeatable creative process. I love the idea of basing a project around a found object. Michele and ...

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(28.08.2024 23:29 New York City, USA)