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23.01.14

Style and Influence with Zocko

The World Wide Web has given us access to a plethora of references. Users who are internet-savvy (at this point, the overwhelming majority of us) can comb through the millions and billions of information to find everything from major global trends to individual details, appropriating them according to the users personal needs and necessities - subsequently creating new and wonderful individual styles. A new entry into the Indonesian internet-sphere is Zocko, a site dedicated to the proliferation of individual styles. Zocko offers an interesting new approach to exploring the web. Neither an e-commerce site nor a social media site, but adapting elements from both, it is a site where you can browse and share cool curated products. Using a system of recommendations, users become influencers that hand-pick and share their choices of products via social media. When a person purchases from the selection, the user is rewarded with cash - making curating not only fun, but also productive and profitable. We won't get into the details of the process as the fun of using Zocko is exploring, selecting, and sharing your choices with others. Looking at the video embedded above, the site's image-oriented interface makes it easy and fun to explore. Do sign up for Zocko and have fun exploring (as well as finding) what the site has to offer. For more information, visit the links provided below or contact them at www.zocko.com

23.01.14

Modalities of Walking

Despite the diversity and excitement often found in big cities, there is also a lot of stress. In the case of Jakarta, most of the stress comes from the horrendous traffic jams that limit movement. The lack of proper sidewalks and parks makes it uncomfortable to walk – forcing people to walk in shopping malls. Tama Salim's explores the challenges and possibilities of Jakarta's walking culture in his series.

23.01.14

CHOA

is a short documentary produced by award-winning cinematographers and filmmakers and for the Underwood International College (UIC) of Yonsei University. It focuses on the story of a young female Korean ice hockey player, , who plays in an all men’s hockey team. Starting off by introducing Choa herself and her love for hockey, a little history about herself and why she chose hockey. It continues off with discussing herself being on the men’s team and whats it’s like, revolving around her life story as a female hockey player in Korea. The short itself displayed a touching atmosphere by focusing on her journey to achieve her dreams. It touches the audience by creating a situation that everyone can relate to. The whole script of the short came together nicely with a clear beginning and. The fact that they managed to create an emotional connection is definitely a selling point too. The unique thing about this piece was that it provided a new and different story. A female hockey player in Korea, something that you don’t hear about often, gives an interesting and inspirational story for the audience to take in – giving a brighter view of the equality of female rights. The way the short was presented makes it very endearing to watch and enjoy. The whole atmosphere of the film was also supported with background music by Candlegravity called “With Many Tears” – an inspiring and emotional song that supports the story of Choa reaching for her dreams despite the odds. Aside from its moving and touching approach, the camera works of the short was quite promising, providing an interesting and a variety of angles. The shots taken had good continuity making the film as a whole made sense; it created a continuous flow throughout the film. Some shots taken also help to create the mood of a scene, like the shot of her walking from behind, which gave a dramatic effect to the situation, which was according to the story itself. Other moments of the shots like the slow motion and out-of-focus also came in nicely to the whole dramatic and touching feel. The film as a whole was well created and well did. It produced a well formed film with a good storyline and attractive images that created an emotional attachment to the character. How this film managed to not only makes the audience feel for the character, but also inspire us in a way, has a great effect towards anyone that views it. It also provides a good message for anyone to remember.

22.01.14

Nike Flyknit Lunar2

Following the success of the Nike Flyknit Lunar+1 comes a new and improved version of the lightweight sneakers. To ensure maximum comfort and flexibility, Lunarlon foam has been included in the design of the . Its appeal lies in the technology's ability to correspond to the wearer's natural movements. The combination of the innovative Lunarnon cushioning and the support of Fluwire cables integrated into the upper makes this latest addition to the Flyknit family is a must-have for both casual and ambitious runners alike. The (men) and (women) colorways will be available at selected retailers starting early February.  

22.01.14

Indonesian Food Heritage with Lisa Virgiano

As you will read in the interview, Lisa Virgiano is passionate about Indonesian food and ingredients. Establishing Azanaya in 2009 as means to channel her interest, she quickly delved into understanding Indonesia's agricultural history and became one of the most trusted experts in culinary tradition. Whiteboard Journal had the opportunity to interview Virgiano where she talked about the importance of understanding food, Indonesia's potential in agriculture, and her interests as well as projects she is currently involved in.

21.01.14

We Discuss #7: Made by Us for Us

We Discuss is back! For the first meeting of 2014, which is exactly one week away, we would like to invite you to talk about things that are made by us, for us. At what point do we feel the urge to abandon everything that is readily available to us for the sake of exploring our creativity? There are, of course, many reasons as to why we’d rather make our own things instead of buying them; financial, political, ideological, etc. But whatever the reason may be, “independence” – whether it is an individual or collective independence – is an important keyword. In this discussion, let’s reflect on the possible practical and/or social significance of the “do it yourself” movement. Share your thoughts and personal experience! - What does it mean to “do it yourself” – to make things from scratch or to merely assemble things? - While the DIY mindset encourages independence, we cannot ignore the importance of the that allow us to make things. The role of technology is very important. - Under what conditions do you think the DIY movement would thrive? Do you think it can develop well in Jakarta? - Increased effort = increased value? - Making things by yourself means that you have plenty of room for innovation, but it also means that you are challenging the accepted standards. What are advantages and disadvantages to work according to your own needs and standards? (Alternative education is an especially relevant topic, but it is by now means limited to it. Food production, music, literature, and other art forms are also included.) - Creating vs. re-creating: Doesn’t creativity have a huge role in the art of reparation, in “creating” something new out of a broken object? By repairing things, we are putting old things to good use, and it also gives us the perfect chance to experiment. - Having said that, how do we actually define “creativity” in this technological era? Computers allow us to engage in various creative tasks – from writing, making music, to drawing – but would this kind of creativity count as a part of the DIY movement? - Chris Anderson, the former editor-in-chief of , noted that that “The digital natives are starting to hunger for life beyond the screen.” How true is his comment? Despite the time we invest in our digital activities, do we still want to create something that exists in the physical world? - How does the DIY mindset and movement affect our sense of identity? - Do you think that groups and communities are important to keep the DIY culture alive? - If we consider the DIY culture in terms of collectives, is it a that seeks an alternative way of living or a that intentionally opposes the norm?   Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7—9 pm Kinokuniya Plaza Senayan (near the language section) Jl. Asia Afrika 8 Sogo Plaza Senayan Lt. 5 Jakarta 10270 Please look out for more #WeDiscuss updates on our Facebook page and Twitter account! If you’d like to share your opinions, or if you have friends who’d like to share theirs, sign up via e-mail with the subject title “We Discuss” at ! If you have comments or questions, tweet us .

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