Interesting chair by Scott Garcia that serves as a reminder of the origin of the chair.
Awareness of the origin and the future of a product may enable more thought in purchases ? More thoughtful
purchases ?
Archive for the ‘Ideas we ♥’ Category
Inspiring a Clean(er) Planet
Friday, August 20th, 2010
One of our Japanese retail clients recently informed us that their store team were mighty impressed by Clean Planet.
Inspired by Clean Planet they have done away with plastic bags , plastic clips, metal pins , plastic band for collar , tissue paper. Garments are soft packed and given to the customers in paper bags.
One of the many ways in which we are inspiring…and enabling a Clean(er) Planet !
One wild and precious life..
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
Who made the world?
Who made the swan, and the black bear?
Who made the grasshopper?
This grasshopper, I mean-
the one who has flung herself out of the grass,
the one who is eating sugar out of my hand,
who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down-
who is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes.
Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes her face.
Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away.
I don’t know exactly what a prayer is.
I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down
into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,
how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields,
which is what I have been doing all day.
Tell me, what else should I have done?
Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon?
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?
Happy Today
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Life is found only in the present moment. I think we should have a holiday to celebrate this fact . We have holidays for so many occasions – New Year , Christmas , Mother’s Day , Father’s Day , Earth Day – why not celebrate a day when we can live happily in the present moment all day long ? I would like to declare today “Today’s Day” , a day dedicated to touching the earth,touching the sky , touching the trees, and touching the peace that is available in the present moment.
Thich Nhat Hanh
We the customer(s)
Saturday, August 7th, 2010
Our voice as a customer matters. Often we find (in India) customers being passively tolerant of bad service , poor quality, waste. Or being aggressive.There is a mid path (and a necessary one) of being assertive and persistent.
When you encounter bad quality , poor service , waste – pl take a few mins to assertively voice your feedback. Equally important – Suggestions . If you’d like your local supermarket to stock organic products then ask to meet the section-in-charge or the store manager to share your views. Request your family n friends to do so as well. Doing this consistently improves the odds of the change you are seeking to manifest.
And hey , pl acknowledge good service and practices !
Remember , no one can do everything, but everyone can do something.
DIY CD cover
Saturday, August 7th, 2010
Few days ago we had to include a CD in a courier to a client . We normally buy the CD packs i.e without individual covers because the cover is normally plastic besides being rather uninspiring.
Inspiration and enthusiasm came together to create a CD cover from wood free paper . On which a print of the SoulQuest Tree was pasted on one side . The other side was adorned by a hand embroidered paisley. After seeing the end result we solemnly swear to always make customized CD covers.
This idea can be adapted creatively on a variety of packaging – envelopes , gift packs. You can paint them , use cut outs from magazines , add cloth cut to shapes , buttons , lace . A whole range of items in your home and office can be used for it.
Ingredients for DIY -
- desire to create something unique
- willingness to experiment
- imagination
- glue (hey you need something to stick the desire , willingness and imagination together )
- odds n ends
Do experiment n share your ideas with us.
Have a creative week-end
(via SoulQuest)
Drive happier
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
Nissan recently announced that some of their future models will spray Vit C on it’s occupants *. Guess Nissan is trying to make the car journey (for the users ) healthier , more comfortable . And to differentiate Nissan from it’s competition.
* your computer bag will be equally moisturized !
World over – more than better cars we need way better roads and public transport . The absence of which is adding to the car population of the planet.
It would be really great if vehicle companies start to use their clout and resources to improve road conditions / support citizen initiatives for better roads ( written from an Indian perspective ).
Undoubtedly the car journey these days is getting longer and more stressful . Millions of people spend precious minutes and hours each day in the confines of their vehicle. Nissan is spot on in the endeavor to improve the experience.
Here are somethings vehicle manufacturers , marketers can do….
- Offer small wind chimes that can be hung in the car . The sound of a delicate wind chime is soothing (the wind chime in my room is chiming it’s approval )
- Offer delicate aroma products suitable for a car . There are perfume dispensers for cars . But most of them are so strong that one needs to open the window to diffuse the smell ! Ideally the product should be(it definitely can be) biodegradable .
- Create a mechanism where messages can flash on the screen of the music player / TV / special screen : Kindness , love , joy , action inspiring messages -
- Between now and the time you reach your destination – think of 3 good events that happened today
- In 1 min – think of 2 people who bring you immense joy. Acknowledge them for the gift of their presence
- In the next 2 hours do something to help another person without any expectation of a payback
- Remember to thank the universe for all the blessings
- Smile
- Make another person smile
- Don’t use plastic bags
…..the list could go on.
Why depend on car manufacturers to improve the journey ? DIY .
Tote Pal
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
We’re delighted to share the launch of Clean Planet - Tote Pal .
Tote Pal is perfect for all the wonderful folks out there with a youthful perspective (youth included !) . 2 distinctive silhouettes – Slim Fit and Roomy which are contemporary , fun , functional and inspiring.
A bag that’s lightweight , super stylish , comes with a band to hold a water bottle . It has all the usual Clean Planet ingredients of neat stitching , attention to detail . 7 inspiring prints which make your bag more than a bag . Carry a Tote Pal to brighten your day and of those around you..
Once upon a tea time
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Clean Planet has been featured in a delightful design blog Once Upon a Tea Time .
Do visit this blog for a daily dose of eclectic design from around the world.
