Room 2 Think

Follow me on Pinterest! I can't say that Pinterest is the most popular social media app among 19-year-olds, but it is certainly THIS 19-year-old’s fave. I mean, I also like Instagram, but on Pinterest I don't have to look at my peers flaunting how glamorous and wonderful their lives are and how lit their seshes are. Twitter’s great and all, but I'd rather look at obscure Japanese packaging designs and embroidery patterns than Donald Trump’s latest attack on marginalised groups. That kinda sums up why I love Pinterest - its brand of escapism is far healthier for the human spirit. There is no deception, only creativity. The content isn't focused on people, but what they create. It allows me to gather inspiration and get my creative juices flowing in an easy and enjoyable way. Moreover, it allows me to collect these images and presents them in a clean and aesthetically-pleasing way. Pinterest also boasts practicality, and can very often act as the starting...

That’s right, I have decided to change the layout and colour scheme of the blog...just over 2 weeks after launching. Typical. I can’t promise that my indecisive nature won’t continue to lead me to make rash decisions, but I can promise that said decisions will be made in good taste. I think we can all agree that the original layout was absolutely hideous (I forget how controversial and risky green is…). Keeping more in-tune with the concept of the blog, I've decided to draw upon the talents of the very creatives who inspired me to start this project in the first place. Below I have attached a moodboard (I love a good moodboard), showing a selection of illustrators and examples of their work which encapsulate the calmness and beauty I feel that ‘home’ should represent. a) House Plant Print by Jacqueline Colley . I’ve been an admirer of Jacqueline’s work for a while now; I love how she uses colour and elements of nature in her bright, bold and vibrant prints. The print...

My name is Constantinos Christou and I am a 19-year-old Politics and International Relations student, born and raised in South London. This project has been a long-time coming and there are a multitude of reasons why I decided to finally launch it. Three things came together for me in the last year, giving me the drive and determination to start this and finally see it through (I created the domain back in February and have been drafting posts since then). The first was from my... unfortunate experience in student accommodation in my first year at university; the second was my ongoing work with local organisations to tackle the London housing crisis; third was years of attending exhibitions that showcased the best of creative talent that the world have to offer, here in my home city. These three things have taught me the value of loving one's surroundings and the impact where you live can have on your mental health. Room2Think aims to encourage thoughtfulness and prid...