Slanted Summer School Vol. 1—Energy

summer school vol. 1

energy

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Is creativity a source or a drain of energy?

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Editorial Energy is everywhere, acting as the magical spark that powers our world. From the food we eat that fuels our bodies to the cars we drive, it’s all about energy.

This same spark lights up our homes and even powers our brightest ideas. When we’re deep in thought or bursting with excitement, it’s energy working its magic inside us. This might be why we often chat about our feelings and emotions, showing how deeply energy touches our lives.

P 63 Sonja Zimmerli Ways to Up Your Energy P 67 Hanna Murajda Energy Drink UTOPIA

P 04 Sebastian Hemetsberger How to Master Your Sleep

P 54 Alexandra Folie The Cosmic Energy Dance

P 12 Denny Kobiger Radiant Days

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Editorial & Content Energy

In our daily lives we all have our ways to boost our energy. Some of us rely on coffee, our little energy potion or a sweet sparkling energy drink.

But while these quick fixes give us a jolt, they don’t last forever. So, it’s essential to make the most of these energetic moments and spread positivity.

The best natural energy booster, though, is sleep. It’s like plugging ourselves into a charger every night, rejuvenating and preparing us for a new day. As we move from day to night, our bodies follow a rhythm, much like nature, balancing our energies in harmony. From day to night, the interplay of serotonin and melatonin mirrors nature’s energy shifts. Our personal wavelengths either attract or repel energies, shaping us and echoing nature’s cycles.

Summer is a special time when the universe seems to be in a celebratory mood. The sun’s rays warm our world, making everything feel alive and vibrant. This season, with its beaches and green fields, is a reminder of how energy

Pauline Seidlich

P 44 Cinta Janssen Cold-pressed Stardust

P 21 Gianluca Chiavassa Energy Morphology

P 35 Sarah Tan Minimal Maximum

Cover flaps Tristan Ernst Energy Symbols

P 24 Sofia Rojas Daniil Vladimirov 12 × 12

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flows around us, making every moment feel special. This energy even reflects in our postures and actions, telling stories about us without words. Since energy is something we can feel, it automatically translates into our body language. The way we stand, sit, or move can reveal the unique energy inside each of us.

Groups and teams have their own unique vibe, too. Everyone brings their energy to the table, and when combined, it creates a special group dynamic. This collective energy is what fuels creativity and innovation. Even if you don’t understand a language, you can feel its energy. For instance, the Chinese language, with its vast array of characters, offers a different energy vibe. Splitting the understanding of a word and just seeing it as an image gives off a completely different energy. To help explain various energy types across cultures and science, people created symbols. These symbols break down language barriers and let us talk about different forms of energy.

Everyone has a personal unique understanding of energy. Our backgrounds shape our perception of energy, making it deeply personal. In the end, energy is the spirit that drives us, making every day an adventure.

Pauline Seidlich

How to Master Your Sleep

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Sleep is a fundamental way to boost energy levels. It aids in recovery and fuels motivation, health, balance, and resilience. Using insights from Andrew Huberman’s sleep toolkit, we’ve curated pages to help enhance your sleep and, consequently, your daily energy.

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How to

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Sleep is the foundation of our mental and physical health and energy in all endeavors.

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Sunlight Exposure

Consistent Wake Time

Limit Bright Lights

Go outside within 30-60 minutes of waking and again in the late afternoon, prior to sunset.

The duration varies based on the brightness of the day. Avoid sunglasses during this time, but eyeglasses and contact lenses are fine.

Wake up at the same time each day and sleep when you first feel sleepy.

Avoid pushing through the initial sleepy feeling in the evening.

Avoid bright lights, especially overhead ones, between 10 pm and 4 am. Use minimal artificial lighting at night.

Blue blockers can help, but dimming lights is essential.

Sleep Environment

Drinking alcohol messes up your sleep. As do most sleep medications.

Keep the sleeping room cool and dark. Layer on blankets that can be removed as needed to regulate body temperature.

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NSDR Protocol

If you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep, consider doing an NSDR protocol or a “Yoga Nidra” protocol available on YouTube (just search for it).

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Daytime Naps

Limit naps to less than 90 minutes or avoid them altogether.

Avoid caffeine within 8–10 hours of bedtime.

If you have sleep disturbances, insomnia, or anxiety about sleep

... try the researchsupported protocols on the Reveri app (for iPhone): Do the Reveri sleep selfhypnosis 3 × a week at any time of day.

It’s only 10–15 min long and will help you rewire your nervous system to be able to relax faster.

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Radiant Days 12—19

Summer infuses us with vitality and outdoor pursuits. Water and nature refresh, while social gatherings amplify happiness. Embracing a carefree approach, we cherish moments with enthusiasm.

Denny Kobiger

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do you value energy values

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Energy Morphology 21—23

Energy flows in complex systems, and we all can investigate our place in its network of transformations.

Selecting an object of interest, we can visually represent it as a result of energy consumption and production and observe the involved elements in their collective meaning.

So it was when the editorial team of this publication reflected on its creative work, and each member wondered where they draw the energy to create something.

Gianluca Chiavassa

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EXPERIENCE

of total energy

Do something else totally unrelated (3), experiences (4), curiosity and ambition (8), learning (9).

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of total energy

Alexandra (5)

Whether it’s nature (5), the city (3, 4), or just the sun (1), many team members draw their energy from the context around them.

Sarah (3)

Sofia (2)

Cinta (4)

People are 1st in overall choices. They include friends (1, 6), family (1), other creatives (5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12), clients (12), emotions, and city life (4).

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ENVIRONMENT

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Sleep / Rest

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Environment

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PEOPLE

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ART/CREATIVITY

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Going for a walk (1), work out in the gym (2), dancing (9), taking walks (10).

14.6% Of all the arts, music is the most common among group members. It belongs to its own category, which is the fourth in importance.

Daniil (11)

Pauline (9)

Sonja (7)

Tristan (10)

Sebastian (8)

Art enhances art, whether consumed for leisure or targeted research (3). Exhibitions (5, 12), books about design (2), poems (7), movies (7), spots (11).

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Physical activity

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Cats

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Meditation

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Shapes

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Money

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Goals / Visions

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

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Jokes

12 × 12 24—34 12 people, 12 questions, 144 answers.

Sofia Rojas Daniil Vladimirov

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1 HOW TO GET ENERGY? Daniil Vladimirov Do what you love.

Gianluca Chiavassa Talking.

Hanna Murajda If you want to get creative energy, you have to become an enthusiast. It’s a word that comes from the Greek and it means to be possessed by a god. And obsession in this case means devoting your time and effort to creating and that’s how you get energy. It’s a vicious circle, you have to create to be energized to create.

Sarah Tan Low-key.

Sofia Rojas Doing something or being somewhere that makes you feel calm.

Sonja Zimmerli Go out: travel, explore, meet people, do fun stuff and than stop, relax, read a book, listen to music and go for a walk.

Cinta Janssen Experience … The good, the bad, the ugly and take on every challenge life throws at you.

Denny Kobiger Sun. Pauline Seidlich Connect.

Sebastian Hemetsberger Rest, recover and balance; and coffee of course!

Tristan Ernst Being aware of energy draining activities and avoiding them as much as possible.

Alexandra Folie With coffee or being at my favorite place.

do opposite energies attract

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A visual exercise in black and white creating intentional chaos in a space of unknown knowns utilizing the language of electrical plan symbols and energy concepts in Chinese characters.

Sarah Tan

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minimum maximum Energy

Sarah Tan

精力

life force; vitality

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Cold-pressed Stardust

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Neon echoes, Tales etched in gritty stardust, Dreamscape forged out of acid hues.

Feral energy blends, A wave of power unleashed, Bold defiance.

Silenced gender’s call, Deconstructed, selfacceptance ignites, Euphoria’s fire.

Model credits @ether.of.gaia @mariojufuway @anato_mo @oklaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa @riel.life Mask design @maartenvanmulken

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The Cosmic Energy Dance

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Just as the universe continually transforms, so does the energy within and around us.

We all are in essence stardust.

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Name Alexandra Surname Folie

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UP YOUR ENERGY hot and cold showers - stay hydrated sunlight - do stuff together dance - listen to upbeat music spend time in nature - find purpose rest - coffee works - delicious food love - be spontanous

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Greater Hights Energy

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UTOPIA 67—73

In life’s ups and downs, we often face tough times — that’s a given.

And when we’re down, we really crave some positivity to lift us up.

Imagine having a recipe for a drink that could instantly make you feel better. Well, meet UTOPIA, a new energy drink. It’s like a refill for your inner peace, love and freedom.

Hanna Murajda

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Peaceful Bliss Brew

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A blend of chamomile calm, kindness, and honeyed harmony, enhanced by acts of charity and the zest of acceptance. Inhale its essence to evoke a serene, compassionate state of being.

1 cup chamomile tea (cooled) 1/2 cup kindness 1/4 cup coconut water 1 act of charity 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Pinch of acceptance

Steep chamomile tea in hot water, then let it cool. As its tranquil aroma infuses the water, kindness, an intangible ingredient, sets a tone of positivity.

Add coconut water, a nurturing essence known for hydration.

The heart of the blend lies in an “act of charity.” Perform a selfless action, letting it merge with other ingredients, creating harmony.

Drizzle honey for comfort, mirroring the warmth of kindness and charity.

A touch of lemon juice brings vita­ lity, even in tranquility, reminding us of life’s zest.

Add a pinch of acceptance, tying everything together by letting go of worries, enabling inner peace.

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Appendix 75—80

Impact of Group Energy

Group energy refers to the collective dynamism and synergy that emerges when individuals come together with a shared purpose. It‘s the palpable force that‘s felt when a team is in sync, feeding off each other‘s ideas, and building upon them.

This energy is more than just the sum of individual efforts; it‘s a unique entity that arises from collaboration.

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Sebastian Hemetsberger Salzburg, Austria ↘ shemetsberger.com @shemetsberger

Sonja Zimmerli Zug, Switzerland ↘ sonjazimmerli.com @sonja.zimmerli

Inside Flaps, Energy Letterings, P 1, 76–77

P 24–34

P 12–19

Denny Kobiger Coburg, Germany ↘️ dennykobiger.xyz @denny_kob

Tristan Ernst Barcelona, Spain ↘️ @tristan_ernst

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Index of Summer School Students Energy

Daniil Vladimirov Amsterdam, Netherlands ↘️ @danielkovladimirov

Shoes Cinta Janssen

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P 24–34

Sarah Tan Queens, NY ↘️ liminality.cc @sarahtaaaaan

Gianluca Chiavassa Turin, Italy ↘️ @gianlucachiavassa

Sofia Rojas Barcelona, Spain ↘️ sofiarojas.cargo.site @rojas_dsgn

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P 44–53, 78–79

Pauline Seidlich Braunschweig, Deutschland ↘️ paulineseidlich.de @paulineseid

Cinta Janssen Amsterdam, Netherlands ↘ cintajanssen.com @cintajanssen

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Hanna Murajda Berlin, Germany ↘️ behance: hannamurajda @hanna.mur.Illustration

Alexandra Folie Bregenz, Austria ↘️ alexandrafolie.com @alex.folie

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Slanted Summer School 2023 Supervision: Julia Kahl Summer School Students: Gianluca Chiavassa, Tristan Ernst, Alexandra Folie, Sebastian Hemetsberger, Cinta Janssen, Denny Kobiger, Hanna Murajda, Sofia Rojas Alejandre, Pauline Seidlich, Sarah Tan, Daniil Vladimirov, Sonja Zimmerli Publisher: Slanted Publishers Publishing Direction: Lars Harmsen, Julia Kahl Editorial: Pauline Seidlich Design: Pauline Seidlich (General), Sebastian Hemetsberger (Appendix) Cover: Sebastian Hemetsberger Final Artwork: Julia Kahl Proofreading: Julia Kahl, Sarah Tan Typefaces: Suisse Int’l by Swiss Typefaces Energy Letterings: Tristan Ernst Printing: Stober Medien

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The End Energy

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