Idol / 偶像

前一陣子在部落格上嚷嚷有關慕那利的繪本，凱特姐便從義大利寄來很棒的生日禮物：慕那利的書！如果說我有偶像的話，他一定是排在前三名，這傢伙一生著作如山，橫跨童書和設計類，主題也無窮無盡，是我非常景仰的藝術家。

A while ago I kept mentioning how Munari's picture book influenced me. Then I received a superb birthday gift from Italy: Caterina mailed me another book by Munari. Well, asked if I have any idol, Munari will certainly be in the top three. He is the author of tons of books including picture books and design. The subjects cover a wide range. I have great admiration for this gentleman. 

今天畫圖畫到撕掉，突然慕那利對我的影響沒來由地跑出來，把我從苦思中解救出來。

At one point I tore up my drawings out of dissatisfaction. Fortunately, the inspiration I derived from Munari saved me from the artist's block. 

希望收到這些明信片的朋友也感受到慕那利的光芒⋯

I hope friends that receive these postcards will feel the glow of Mr. Munari too...

courage set / 勇氣包

我一直都是必須為某個人或某些人創作的，所以即使目前以製作產品為主，我的靈感還是來自身邊的人，這樣創作的過程才會快樂。很多時候新點子產生於和別人的閒聊，前幾天和美燕說完話，馬上就想到了勇氣包，因為我們需要鼓勵的時候，並不一定有朋友親人在身旁，這時如果可以拿出勇氣包，隨意抽一封小卡，馬上就元氣滿滿！

I need to create for someone for some people. Even though my main target is producing products, most of my inspirations still come from folks around me. For me, that is the happiest form of making something. Often new ideas spring from pointless chitchats with others. For example, my conversation with Meiyen a few days ago made me come up with the courage set. After all, we might not have someone next to us when we are low. At this moment, if we can draw an envelope from the courage set, we'll be recharged with vibes right away because of the words of encouragement!

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