I’ve been toying around with LEGO again since working on upgrading my studio’s mascot a month or so ago. Strolled through the LEGO store a few weeks back after my calligraphy class and found one of the recently released botanical series to be on sale. I couldn’t resist and bought the big box set, first time in many years. It took a good whole Sunday to finish assembling it. I recalled the familiar experience of snapping together the bricks when I was a kid while also seeing much improvements in instructions, brick and color variations, and creative use of the pieces.

Stumbled upon a dinosaur kit series that‘s also compatible with LEGO at the local dollar stores (Daiso). Collected 10 of the 12 models. Spent the afternoon today assembling them. Even though they are not genuine LEGO bricks, they snapped together just as fittingly and are sold at a fraction of the cost. I actually liked this series more than the expensive LEGO succulent play set.

Drawing inspiration from LEGO, I’m now in the process of re-designing and prototyping a system of new products at the studio that adheres to its criteria of being “functional, sustainable, and delightful”.

Regarding my preparation work for the upcoming return to Canada this summer, I’m still pretty much procrastinating and haven’t started looking for plane tickets and housing yet.