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An area of interest that’s been fascinating me over the last year or so is that of scent or...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:54:00 +0100

An area of interest that’s been fascinating me over the last year or so is that of scent or odour. I’m not entirely sure where the interest has come from, but I know it has something to do with the emotional responses that scent can elicit in us, and a fascination around its strong connection. I’m aware that making these connections and thoughts around this stuff have fallen out of the digital storytelling work I’ve done; I created a story-circle exercise focused around the senses and unlike many of the other senses, the things discussed relating to scent (and taste) couldn’t be re-created or represented easily, unlike images, touch and sound… But I’m not entirely sure this accounts fully for the enthusiasm I’m currently experiencing for the topic

Over the last year I’ve variously tinkered with essential oils, dipped my toes into the world of perfumes and home-made cosmetics, and started to consume huge swathes of information on the topic. I’m seeing directly the benefits of certain scents and have become entirely convinced of the value of aromatherapy.

In my unfocused and confused journey into the world of learning about scents I came across the Life in Scents series of podcasts a few months ago, in which a “guest talks about the scents that have meant something to them through their life, whether everyday smells, fine fragrances or peculiar pecadillos”. I bloody love it! An episode and a bath containing clary sage, ylang ylang and jasmine is just the thing to unwind at the end of a long day!

…And oh, what a small world! I’ve been listening to Radio4′s new Digital Human series this week and lo and behold, one of the presenters of Life in Scent is interviewed as part of the episode on engagement. You should listen to that too. It’s FASCINATING!

This went to the wrong place first time i posted....

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:19:57 +0000

This went to the wrong place first time i posted. Goddmanit!

HOW AMAZING??? (via 3Doodler: The World’s First 3D Printing Pen by WobbleWorks LLC. — Kickstarter)

@sianiflewog79 @deadman97 cries!

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:15:53 +0000

@sianiflewog79 @deadman97 *cries*!

The Digital Empowerment Forum

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 11:43:42 +0000

The Digital Empowerment Forum:

We’ve just discovered the Digital Empowerment Forum, and are feeling rather enthused by their work and the resources available on their website…!

DigEm is an innovative digital empowering project that uses a creative approach to teaching ICT skills and provides an effective entry route for learners disengaged with the learning process, or not confident with new technologies. DigEm develops communication skills by using creative tools/media techniques, focused on people’s own lives, through story-telling, photography, music, video and narrative.

All new DT coming soon…! Posting here has been less than...

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:43:00 +0000

All new DT coming soon…!

Posting here has been less than regular of late, primarily because I’ve been mulling over a new direction for my blog.

I’m redeveloping partly in order to develop my digital practice, partly because I want more control over my content / online identity, and partly because I wanted some kind of portfolio element. Thus, a new, more sophisticated approach is (almost) born! The new site will function both as blog AND a space to share / develop my own work and thoughts.

I’m aiming to be finished very, very soon…

Genius. Proper cracking me up <3

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:29:00 +0000

Genius. Proper cracking me up <3

Glory

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:17:32 +0000

Glory

Need.

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:56:14 +0000

Need.

Hi… and Bye! Fitting, I’ve not been about here much...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:23:27 +0000

Hi… and Bye!

Fitting, I’ve not been about here much due to a lack of time, and I’m not really sticking around now!

Santa’s beard. Happy Christmas one and all, love from...

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:26:33 +0000

Santa’s beard. Happy Christmas one and all, love from Harri x #christmas #gif #beard #advent (Taken with GifBoom)

prostheticknowledge: This was my personal seasonal GIF, sent...

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:54:59 +0000

prostheticknowledge:

This was my personal seasonal GIF, sent out to various people online - if you received one in your email or whatever, consider it I think you are great :)

I even received some GIFs back as well, from -CLU- and Tom Hardy - both lovely people worth following :)

Awesome gifmas greeting. I found mine in my junk mail folder earlier! Ta very much @prostheticknowledge. I love it. It’s mesmerising :)

The National’s ATP finale. 2 of my faves - About Today and...

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 11:56:21 +0000

The National’s ATP finale. 2 of my faves - About Today and Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks.

Happy Christmas friends!

The National Calendar. Stay up to date with The National next...

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:23:26 +0000

The National Calendar. Stay up to date with The National next year!

I’M SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!!! How did I not know that a...

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:09:00 +0000

I’M SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!!! How did I not know that a sequel has been made? Especially as it features a SNOWDOG!

Yes, I’ll probably cry all the way through it (I felt a bit weepy watching the trailer!), but that’s not a bad thing at all. Aw, I love Christmas!

T-shirt stories! I love this project idea. Save your old...

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 11:40:08 +0000

T-shirt stories! I love this project idea. Save your old t’s from the bottom of the drawer: Saved

Happy December everyone! Here’s an early Christmas present...

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 09:35:00 +0000

Happy December everyone! Here’s an early Christmas present for you. It’s only the BEST advent calendar EVER. (via Inviting Printables: Santa Christmas Countdown Freebie-Updated 10-10-2012)

My, oh my, things have been frantic the past couple of weeks and...

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:58:00 +0000

My, oh my, things have been frantic the past couple of weeks and I’m finding it impossible to find much time for myself, BUT, I did manage to find the time to design/order this year’s Dalton Towers Christmas card earlier this week.

All you’re getting for now is the sneak peek above. Combining some of my firm favourites - silhouettes, repetition and CHRISTMAS it’s my best effort yet in my adventures with Photoshop!

Moo.com had some cracking special offers on when i ordered, so they were a bit of a bargain too. Which always makes for a happy Harri!

I keep flick book in my box of tricks to help explain animation...

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:40:23 +0000

I keep flick book in my box of tricks to help explain animation during workshops. Well, here’s a service that turns that on it’s head by turning video footage into a beautiful flick book. That’s the stocking fillers sorted then..! Bob Books

by MoneySideOfLife.Learn about infographics software.

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:30:19 +0000

by MoneySideOfLife.Learn about infographics software.

Oh boy! Just in time for Christmas M. Sasek art prints now...

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:23:32 +0000

Oh boy! Just in time for Christmas M. Sasek art prints now available (via @ThisisMSasek