Sofa Accessories, Map style

These contemporary cushion covers are designed and produced by Salt Labs, USA. 

The unique designs are inspired by 18th and 19th century illustrations, maps and nautical charts.

The inspiration used for Salt Lab designs makes them unusual and unique. 

The images are reprocessed, digitally printed before the fabric is hand sewn into cushion covers to make these eye catching cushions.

Due to the fact the design company is in America most of the city maps are American cities, maybe I could design a cover that shows English towns and cities from the same period of time.  

Can't See What is Always Ahead

This is a photograph was taken on a journey through a rainforest by Skip Nall. To me it shows that you can't completely tell what the journey ahead of you will bring.
Skip Nall was originally a advertising photographer before changing to travel after a trip to France. Later he then travelled to Asia where a lot of his photos where taken.

Emily Kiddy

Emily Kiddy is a freelance print designer specialising in young fashion.  This collection was inspired by a wonderful trend report that she developed for Spring/ Summer 2014. She noticed “a huge amount of bird illustrations, collages, drawings, photographs (you name it!) trending on blogs, Pinterest and Etsy”  and was inspired by techniques such as: collage, pop colors, watercolor, dress up birds and layering. Emily, who is based in the UK, works with many international clients and also lectures on fashion marketing and management at The University for the Creative Arts in England.

Information from http://patternobserver.com/2012/10/26/featured-designer-emily-kiddy/

For my work I could change the theme from birds to something more linked to my journey brief. I like the idea of layering images over other images, cut outs and text to create a layered effect that is still 2D. 

Richard Long

On his travels throughout the world Richard Long creates sculptures on different landscapes. The images of his work show the different places he has been to on his journey. Looking at his work he seems to use materials naturally found in areas he is creating art in.

A lot of his sculptures have the words line or circle in the name of them, this made me think of journeys because most journeys might be a 'line', say to work but the returning journey makes it a 'circle'.

I like the idea of using found objects while travelling, for my work I could objects that are found in urban settings where I travel like rubbish. 

Midday Muezzin Line -
Egypt 

Granite Line - Norway

Standing Stone Circle -
South Africa

Road Stone Line - China

All images are off http://www.richardlong.org