I first heard about the eQ Tool while I was in school and was curious what it was all about. I wanted to find out more, but was busy with school and totally forgot about it. Yesterday the Daily Heller brought it to my attention once again, and gave me some more details.
The eQ Tool was launched by Sappi Fine Paper as part of their commitment to sustainability. The eQ Tool is a web-based tool that gives designers in depth information to help them choose sustainable paper. It explores ways to best use recycled fiber and the progress made in forest certification and waste reduction.
With the eQ Tool you can explore:
1. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
2. Renewable Energy
3. Managing Process to Minimize Waste
4. Carbon Offsets
5. Sustainably-Harvested Wood
6. Initiatives for Sustainability
7. Recycled Fiber
Designers can use the tool to create customized statements that summarize the benefits of choosing eco-friendly paper, making it even easier to convince clients.
Hopefully in the future I will be able this tool to enhance my projects with recycled paper.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
'isms
At times I feel very undereducated and wish I understood more about the world around me. One of the major things that I wish I knew more about are all of the “isms”. Whether it is a time period or state of being, I seem to forget what each one means as soon as I learn. Here are a couple I came across today while reading the Daily Heller. Hopefully writing about them will help keep them fresh in my mind.
Individualism; while this one seems fairly straight forward, I still found the definition quite interesting. Individuals possess “an inalienable right to [their] own life, a right derived from [their] nature as a rational being.” I find the prerequisite of being rational quite interesting, while humans are more rational than other animals, at times it seems individuals act with complete irrationality. Does this take away their right to be an individual? The definition also said that “Individualism holds that a civilized society, or any form of association, cooperation or peaceful coexistence among men, can be achieved only on the basis of the recognition of individual rights—and that a group, as such, has no rights other than the individual rights of its members.” I found this excerpt interesting because it simply shows that each individual holds the power to change things, hopefully for the better.
“Do not make the mistake of the ignorant who think that an individualist is a man who says: “I’ll do as I please at everybody else’s expense.” An individualist is a man who recognizes the inalienable individual rights of man—his own and those of others.”
“An individualist is a man who says: “I will not run anyone’s life—nor let anyone run mine. I will not rule nor be ruled. I will not be a master nor a slave. I will not sacrifice myself to anyone—nor sacrifice anyone to myself.””
“Textbook of Americanism,” The Ayn Rand Column, 84.
Objectivism; the philosophy created by novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand. Objectivism holds that reality is an absolute; facts are facts despite what people may want to believe. Reason is the only way for people to understand reality, their only source of knowledge and only guide to action. People must exist for their own sake, neither sacrificing themselves for others nor allowing others to do the same. Individuals must pursue self-interest and seek personal happiness. The ideal political system is laissez-faire capitalism; no masters or slaves, but rather traders. No person can exert physical force on others, and the government acts only as policemen that protect the rights of the people. There should be a complete separation of state and economics in the same way as the separation of state and church.
Individualism; while this one seems fairly straight forward, I still found the definition quite interesting. Individuals possess “an inalienable right to [their] own life, a right derived from [their] nature as a rational being.” I find the prerequisite of being rational quite interesting, while humans are more rational than other animals, at times it seems individuals act with complete irrationality. Does this take away their right to be an individual? The definition also said that “Individualism holds that a civilized society, or any form of association, cooperation or peaceful coexistence among men, can be achieved only on the basis of the recognition of individual rights—and that a group, as such, has no rights other than the individual rights of its members.” I found this excerpt interesting because it simply shows that each individual holds the power to change things, hopefully for the better.
“Do not make the mistake of the ignorant who think that an individualist is a man who says: “I’ll do as I please at everybody else’s expense.” An individualist is a man who recognizes the inalienable individual rights of man—his own and those of others.”
“An individualist is a man who says: “I will not run anyone’s life—nor let anyone run mine. I will not rule nor be ruled. I will not be a master nor a slave. I will not sacrifice myself to anyone—nor sacrifice anyone to myself.””
“Textbook of Americanism,” The Ayn Rand Column, 84.
Objectivism; the philosophy created by novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand. Objectivism holds that reality is an absolute; facts are facts despite what people may want to believe. Reason is the only way for people to understand reality, their only source of knowledge and only guide to action. People must exist for their own sake, neither sacrificing themselves for others nor allowing others to do the same. Individuals must pursue self-interest and seek personal happiness. The ideal political system is laissez-faire capitalism; no masters or slaves, but rather traders. No person can exert physical force on others, and the government acts only as policemen that protect the rights of the people. There should be a complete separation of state and economics in the same way as the separation of state and church.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Graph Paper Love
When I was in grade eight, my teacher would always glare at me during the national anthem to make sure I wasn't colouring. While I'm sure most of my classmates can identify with getting in trouble for doodling, mine was more specialized. Since I was never good at drawing cartoons, I enjoyed drawing patterns on graph paper. I also loved laminating things, thus creating my collection of laminated graph paper drawings. Everyone always thought they were so neat, and I had to agree.
While I have come to realize that they perhaps were not that crazy, nor as beautiful as I had once thought, they still have a place in my heart. I love patterns and drawings with tons of detail. Here are a couple I found on http://www.butdoesitfloat.com/
While I have come to realize that they perhaps were not that crazy, nor as beautiful as I had once thought, they still have a place in my heart. I love patterns and drawings with tons of detail. Here are a couple I found on http://www.butdoesitfloat.com/
Monday, May 17, 2010
Fun Find
For at least the last four months I have been reading the Daily Heller, well, daily. One post that caught my eye last week was a link to Eight:48. Eight:48 is a paper created for creatives, each issue focuses on a current topic of debate in the creative community. The first issue features the opinions of ten leading designers, illustrators and product designers on 'the future of print'. The magazine contains original articles from professionals, as well work accompanied by writings on the artist's influences. Check it out!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Work Time
So I guess I took a bit of a sabbatical? All this time off made me somewhat absent minded, and I forgot all about my good 'ol blog. Since my last post I went on a holiday to Myrtle Beach with my family and started a new job.
My trip to Myrtle Beach was an awesome surprise. My parents decided shortly before school ended to take me somewhere warm to celebrate being done another year of school. Each day I relaxed in the sun, caught up on my reading and enjoyed far too many meals out. I'm so happy to have parents that understand me so well. They know just what to do to make me happy and relaxed.
A week after I got back I started orientation at Student Life at Conestoga. The interns, along with three of the Student Life staff members, did team builders and learned about Student Life for 3 days then dove into our individual positions. There are six interns this year; two designers, two orientation interns, one special events intern and a broadcast intern. By the end of the summer we hope to have revamped all things pertaining to Student Life, and helped to start some new initiatives. It's exciting to be part of such a young department, the staff are a lot of fun and see the best in all of us interns.
As the summer goes on, I'll go back to my typical posts about the neat things I've found, but I thought a few updates about what is going on in my life right now would spice it up a little! So long as you keep reading, I'll keep writing!
My trip to Myrtle Beach was an awesome surprise. My parents decided shortly before school ended to take me somewhere warm to celebrate being done another year of school. Each day I relaxed in the sun, caught up on my reading and enjoyed far too many meals out. I'm so happy to have parents that understand me so well. They know just what to do to make me happy and relaxed.
A week after I got back I started orientation at Student Life at Conestoga. The interns, along with three of the Student Life staff members, did team builders and learned about Student Life for 3 days then dove into our individual positions. There are six interns this year; two designers, two orientation interns, one special events intern and a broadcast intern. By the end of the summer we hope to have revamped all things pertaining to Student Life, and helped to start some new initiatives. It's exciting to be part of such a young department, the staff are a lot of fun and see the best in all of us interns.
As the summer goes on, I'll go back to my typical posts about the neat things I've found, but I thought a few updates about what is going on in my life right now would spice it up a little! So long as you keep reading, I'll keep writing!
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