I am a designer. I am a Scout. I am a practitioner of D.I.Y. I am thrifty. I am an outdoors lover. I am a sharer of experience. I am a physical explorer. I am pleased by organization. I enjoy good food.
I am Jayden. For now that is all you need to know about me, I'm sure you will gain more insight into who I am through this blog; starting with below; my written manifesto, advocating D.I.Y. and Sustainability.
This is what I stand for. These thoughts of mine were arranged in this way during my undergraduate degree, and as of now I still agree with it all. It first deals with sustainability in regards to the maker, and then in regards to the consumer.
As a designer both consuming and making are of equal importance. The designers decisions in all steps of the design process make an impact on the world in a great number of ways; from whether or not a local produce grower is getting paid a decent wage as you purchase their goods, or if you are paying a lesser amount, and therefore supporting the exploitation of migrant workers in countries throughout the world.
In a world where consumerist culture is everywhere it is easy to spend money on cheap items that break and get thrown away. Throughout this blog I will be advocating for the reuse and recycling of your everyday items when their current useful life is over.
That is all for now, I will be posting an article about a new activity or project each week.
JH.
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