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Portable Life Museum

With advice like “Notice patterns, make connections” and “Everything is interesting. Look closer,” this adorable book by Keri Smith is my inspiration for updating this blog.

By ryanfitzgibbon

Ryan Fitzgibbon is a designer with an acquired proficiency in art direction.

Artists and scientists analyze the world around them in surprisingly similar ways, by observing, collecting, documenting, analyzing, and comparing. In this captivating guided journal, readers are encouraged to explore their world as both artists and scientists.

The mission Smith proposes? “To document and observe the world around you. As if you’ve never seen it before. Take notes. Collect things you find on your travels. Document findings. Notice patterns. Copy. Trace. Focus on one thing at a time. Record what you are drawn to.”

With a series of interactive prompts and a beautifully hand-illustrated two-color package, readers will enjoy exploring and discovering the world through this gorgeous book.

(Description from Amazon)

Also, check out this great article on WIRED.

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  1. Michele Brautnick added these pithy words on September 15, 2009 | Permalink

    Looks like a great read. Just bought a copy!

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