Inspiring Documentary: Christoph Niemann: Illustration (2017)

An illustrator's take on the idea of abstraction and the creative process. 

Personal Reflection 
"A sheet of paper,
A stroke, a sign,
A dream, a vision,
To say, to convey,
When words fade away." #PoeticWithHope 

Documentary Details
'Christoph Niemann: Illustration' is the first episode of a Netflix original documentary series called 'Abstract: The Art of Design'. The series highlights artists in the field of design. The series was created by former Wired editor-in-chief Scott Dadich.

Series Name and Year: Abstract: The Art of Design and 2017
Creator: Scott Dadich
Episode Name: Christoph Niemann: Illustration
Episode Director: Morgan Neville 

Documentary Series Trailer

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About Christoph Niemann

Christoph Niemann (born 1970 in Waiblingen, West Germany) is an illustrator, graphic designer, and (co-)author of several books including some children's books. He studied at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart under Heinz Edelmann. After his studies in Germany, he moved to New York City in 1997. His work has appeared on the covers of The New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times Magazine and American Illustration, and has won awards from AIGA, the Art Directors Club and American Illustration. Niemann is a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale. He has been a speaker at Design Indaba Conference twice, in 2006 and 2013.


(Extra) Designers Lane
Christoph Niemann talks about his work and process at Design Indaba Conference 2013.

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Post Sources/Credits
Netflix Documentary Series Link: https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80057883
Documentary Details:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstract:_The_Art_of_Design
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6397576/?ref_=ttep_ep1
Document Series Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/DYaq2sWTWAA
Christoph Niemann's Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christoph_Niemann_(2).jpg
About Christoph Niemann: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christoph_Niemann
Designers Lane Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQQES8EjoNo


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Inspiring TED Talk: Emily Esfahani Smith: There's more to life than being happy

A look at life, purpose and meaning. 

Personal Reflection
"Our quest for happiness fills our mind,
Days pass by and seasons sweep the sky,
We look for signs outside,
When it all lies inside,
The reason for all our lives."    #PoeticWithHope

About Emily Esfahani Smith 

Emily Esfahani Smith is a journalist and the author of The Power of Meaning: Finding Fulfillment in a World Obsessed With Happiness. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Time, The Atlantic, The New Criterion, and other publications.  

TED Talk 

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Talk Details
Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but what if there's a more fulfilling path? Happiness comes and goes, says writer Emily Esfahani Smith, but having meaning in life -- serving something beyond yourself and developing the best within you -- gives you something to hold onto. Learn more about the difference between being happy and having meaning as Smith offers four pillars of a meaningful life. (TED2017 | April 2017) 

Post Sources
Photo: https://www.ted.com/speakers/emily_esfahani_smith
About Emily Esfahani Smith: http://emilyesfahanismith.com/
Talk Details: https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_esfahani_smith_there_s_more_to_life_than_being_happy
TED Talk Video Link: https://youtu.be/y9Trdafp83U

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Inspiring Quotations from Books B101

Personal Reflection
“A journey through time, 
Some words lit up our life, 
As we swing and face the tide, 
Guiding our ships aright.” ----#Poetic#WithHope 

I. The Alchemist (Portuguese: O Alquimista)
Author: Paulo Coelho
Publisher: HarperTorch (English translation)
Publication Date: 1988 (Portuguese) and 1993 (English)
Genre: Quest, Adventure & Fantasy
Language: Portuguese

Quotes 
“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” 

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”

About Author/Story
Paulo Coelho de Souza (born 24 August, 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. The Alchemist follows a young Andalusian shepherd in his journey to the pyramids of Egypt after having a recurring dream of finding a treasure there.

II. A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles" Author: Marianne Deborah Williamson
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 1992
Genre: Self-help
Language: English 

 Quote
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” 
 
About Author
Marianne Deborah Williamson (born July 8, 1952) is an American spiritual teacher, author, lecturer, entrepreneur and activist. She is the founder of Project Angel Food, a volunteer food delivery program that serves home-bound people with AIDS and other life challenging illnesses in the Los Angeles area. She is also the co-founder of The Peace Alliance, a nonprofit grassroots education and advocacy organization supporting peace-building projects.

Post Sources
Book Cover: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TheAlchemist.jpg
Book Details:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Alchemist_(novel)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/865.The_Alchemist
About Author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulo_Coelho
Book Cover: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Returntolove.jpg
Book Details:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Return_to_Love
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/845977.A_Return_to_Love
About Author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Williamson

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Inspiring Movie: Namiya (2017) / 解憂雜貨店 (2017)

Write your own destiny !!!

Personal Reflection 
All our lives are connected in some way or the other. With time, it will all make sense.
And till then, what if you could interact with people living in the future ? What message would you give them ? 

Movie Details
Namiya is a 2017 Chinese fantasy film directed by Han Jie, based on the 2012 Japanese novel Miracles of the Namiya General Store written by Keigo Higashino.
Name and Year: Namiya and 2017
Director: Han Jie
Producers: Gary Cheng, Defu Jiang, Takeo Kodera, Albert Lee, Kim-Chau Shiu and Barbie Tung 
Screenplay: Han Jie, Zhu Siyi, Sun Siyu and Tiger Xiao
Music: Nathan Wang
Country: China  
Language: Mandarin   

Note: The Miracles of the Namiya General Store (2017) film directed by Ryuichi Hiroki is the Japanese adaptation of the novel Miracles of the Namiya General Store written by Keigo Higashino. 

Movie Plot
The film follows three orphaned youths who stumble upon a letter slipped under the door as they hide out in a food store. They write a response thus beginning a correspondence with people from 30 years ago. 

Movie Trailer

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Post Sources
Novel Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracles_of_the_Namiya_General_Store
Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Namiya_-_解憂雜貨店.jpg
Movie Details: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namiya (Chinese Adaptation: Namiya directed by Han Jie)
http://asianwiki.com/The_Miracles_of_the_Namiya_General_Store (Japanese Adaptation: The Miracles of the Namiya General Store directed by Ryuichi Hiroki)
Movie Plot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namiya
Movie Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/AJV0B_cnd9s 

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