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‘The Shape of Us’. - Behind the Lens with Olajuwon Scott Born and breed in Laventille, 23year old @olajuwonnscott has always been greatly interested in Art. But he would soon realize that drawing and painting wasn’t something he was particularly good at and assumed that this was the end of his yearning to create until he picked up a camera. Currently, he is transitioning into the world of Filmmaking + Modeling and has recently completed his associate degree in creative media production at SBCS “The content I create going forward needs to have hints of my truest self in it, I believe that by giving pieces of me this will resonate with my audience and I will build an authentic body of work that will be timeless, the goal for my art is to live beyond me.”- Olajuwon Scott Swipe through to meet the photographers and hear what they have to say about their work. . . . . . #photographer #photooftheday #picoftheday #caribbeanphotographer #instagram #art #beinspired #InspireFutureCaribbean #BehindTheScenes #bts #caribbean #caribbeancreatives #Caribbeanart #inspiration #inspire #caribbeanculture #creativeculture #caribbeanlife #creativelifestyle #designerisland #designerislandlife #caribbeanaesthetic #newcaribbean #futurecaribbean #caribbeanidentity #inspiredbythecaribbean #caribbeanmagazine #Trinidad #TrinidadandTobago https://www.instagram.com/p/CD_uufVpJiM/?igshid=1nxwi8v4co8qc

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‘Of Books, Saints and Cinz’ NEW INTERVIEW with @bookofcinz by: @coasfacekilla … Enjoy the Read Now on designerisland.com (link in bio) . . . . . #readCaribbean #Bookstagram #CaribbeanWriters #CaribbeanBooks #beinspired #InspireFutureCaribbean #caribbean #caribbeancreatives ‪#caribbeandesign ‬#caribbeandesigners #inspiration #inspire #designcaribbean #caribbeanculture #creativeculture #creativelife #creativelifestyle #caribbeanculture #caribbeancreativity #designerisland #designerislandlife #madeinthecaribbean #caribbeanaesthetic #newcaribbean #futurecaribbean #caribbeanidentity #inspiredbythecaribbean #designfuturecaribbean #Bookofcinz #bookworm #bookish https://www.instagram.com/p/CHY5dGvnHc0/?igshid=m6exymndqri0

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Only the best for your Sunday Evening Read ☀️📚 🥂 ’Of Books, Saints and Cinz’ NEW INTERVIEW with @bookofcinz by: @jovanwrites … Enjoy the Read Now on designerisland.com (link in bio) . . . . . #readCaribbean #Bookstagram #CaribbeanWriters #CaribbeanBooks #WestindianWriters #beinspired #InspireFutureCaribbean #caribbean #caribbeancreatives #caribbeanculture #creativeculture #islandlife #caribbeanlife #creativelife #creativelifestyle #caribbeanculture #caribbeancreativity #designerisland #designerislandlife #madeinthecaribbean #caribbeanaesthetic #newcaribbean #futurecaribbean #caribbeanidentity #inspiredbythecaribbean #caribbeanmagazine #designfuturecaribbean #Bookofcinz #bookish https://www.instagram.com/p/CHWIxsxnBXq/?igshid=8ayt06nv0npz

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BEHIND THE LENS. Luigi Creese is a 19year old Trinidadian photographer His passion over the past 5yrs has been focused primarily on portraits. Capturing the diverse beauty of people in unique and artistic ways. Meet Luigi. . . . . . #photographer #photooftheday #picoftheday #caribbeanphotographer #instagram #art #beinspired #InspireFutureCaribbean #BehindTheScenes #bts #caribbean #caribbeancreatives #Caribbeanart #inspiration #inspire #caribbeanculture #creativeculture #caribbeanlife #creativelifestyle #designerisland #designerislandlife #caribbeanaesthetic #newcaribbean #futurecaribbean #caribbeanidentity https://www.instagram.com/p/CEO71bVJ4jQ/?igshid=141n9nh6c9jkb

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Hey guys! My name is Tarique Eastman @tariqueeastman and I'm a professional photographer and videographer from here in Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹. My career as a creator really started as a side hustle while I worked as an engineer but since I've always been the creative type it wasn't long before it totally took over my life. I've been shooting now for just around 5 years even though it feels like I got my first camera only yesterday. I love learning new techniques and finding creative ways to improve my craft and I'm excited to see where this road takes me. Swipe through to meet Tariq and hear what he has to say about his work. . . . . . #photographer #photooftheday #picoftheday #caribbeanphotographer #beinspired #InspireFutureCaribbean #BehindTheScenes #bts #caribbean #caribbeancreatives #Caribbeanart #inspiration #inspire #caribbeanculture #creativeculture #caribbeanlife #creativelifestyle #designerisland #designerislandlife #caribbeanaesthetic #inspiredbythecaribbean #caribbeanmagazine #Trinidad #TrinidadandTobago #landscapephotography #landscape #lifestyle https://www.instagram.com/p/CEIFmaHp43j/?igshid=1b29zrb3sofep

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Jordan Lum Hung @jlh.perspectivs is a fashion photographer and creative director who has been working in the creative industry for the past 9 years.  From retail chains to designer houses, even dabbling in wardrobe for movies and music videos, she has put her fashion management degree to good use.  Currently working mainly as a freelance fashion photographer and creative director for designers she continues to add to her portfolio, displaying her skill and talent through her love for storytelling imagery and fashion. Swipe through to meet Jordan and hear what she has to say. Jordan’s portrait was done by @scrollmediatt . . . . . #photographer #photooftheday #picoftheday #caribbeanphotographer #beinspired #InspireFutureCaribbean #BehindTheScenes #bts #caribbean #caribbeancreatives #Caribbeanart #inspiration #inspire #caribbeanculture #creativeculture #caribbeanlife #creativelifestyle #designerisland #designerislandlife #caribbeanaesthetic #inspiredbythecaribbean #caribbeanmagazine #Trinidad #TrinidadandTobago #caribbeanfashion #fashionphotography #fashionphotographer https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFfbShJNjY/?igshid=862sieduranw

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CONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION - Our Chat with Stefan Grosberg, The Engineer Turned Sausage Maker In a world on the brink of environmental catastrophe there is no shortage of causes to align yourself with to help turn back the clock. From reducing carbon emissions, waste reduction and management, preserving ecosystems, protecting endangered species and tackling consumerism. One area of activism is undoubtedly food. The choices we make surrounding what we eat and where it comes from significantly impacts the mark we leave on the world. Stefan Grosberg, the man behind Del Mano Food, is steeped in the philosophy of Slow Food, a movement that advocates for good, clean and fair food for all. It champions consuming food that is locally grown, seasonally available, farmed in a manner that respects the environment and sold at a rate that supports the livelihoods of local farmers. CONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION - Our Chat with Stefan Grosberg, The Engineer Turned Sausage Maker Writer: @_beth.milne | Illustration by: @nicholashugginscreative . . . . . #delmano # Caribbeanbrands #buylocal #Supportlocal #BuyCaribbean #CaribbeanFood #Eatcaribbean #InspireFutureCaribbean #caribbean #caribbeancreatives #caribbeanculture #creativeculture #islandlife #caribbeanlife #creativelife #creativelifestyle #caribbeancreativity #designerisland #designerislandlife #contemporarycaribbean #moderncaribbean #caribbeanmade #madeinthecaribbean #caribbeanaesthetic #futurecaribbean #caribbeanidentity #inspiredbythecaribbean https://www.instagram.com/p/CEg67S_J1t5/?igshid=shpaaduqrnsr

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Keshav is a music producer and multi-instrumentalist. He’s mostly known for his work in Soca & Dance music with collaborators like like Machel Montano, Beenie Man, Stylo G, Bunji Garlin, Kes, 3canal. Usually touring the world with his group Jus Now, he lately been home in t&t working on a solo singing album due to release soon! Take a look at a day at home with Kashav in our Instagram Story above. . . #caribbeancreatives #beinspired #caribbean ‪‬#inspiration #inspire #caribbeanculture #newcaribbean #futurecaribbean #caribbeancreatives #caribbeanpeople #caribbeanculture #caribbeanartist #caribbeandesigners #inspiredbythecaribbean #caribbeanidentity #inspirefuturecaribbean #creativesathome #athome #diathome #staysafe #music #musicproducer #jusnow #soca #trinidadandtobago https://www.instagram.com/p/CBx_IpjJn-7/?igshid=10wv2a0gwm6cr

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Our full 2020 Love List highlighting the best in #beauty, #fashion, #homegoods, #food & #drink and #books from prominent Caribbean creatives and entrepreneurs is now live on our website with links and shop listings. SHOP NOW (link in bio): designerisland.com/stories/the-designer-island-love-list-2020 . . . . . #giftlist #lovelist #dilist #diloves #loves #musthaves #christmaslist #beinspired #InspireFutureCaribbean #caribbeancreatives ‪#caribbeandesign ‬#caribbeandesigners #designerisland #caribbeanmade #madeinthecaribbean #inspiredbythecaribbean #shoplocal #supportlocal #shopcaribban #caribbeanluxury https://www.instagram.com/p/CIGHmRqHERG/?igshid=qqbmlp2cim9f

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✨🎁 DI Gift List: Our Most Delectable Favs 🍹 🍫 20. Ten to One Rum: Beauty in the Blend 2019 saw the launch of Ten to One Rum from Trinidadian entrepreneur Marc Farrell. These pan Caribbean blends come in two varieties— dark rum and white rum. Their dark rum features "8-year-old Barbadian, Dominican and Trinidadian column still rums, aged in ex-Bourbon American oak casks". While their white rum is composed of "unaged column still rum from the Dominican Republic and high ester pot still rum from Jamaica". Their expert blends are without added sugar, colouring, or flavouring. Ten to One Rums pack a complex flavour profile which the discerning rum drinker is sure to enjoy. Farrell seeks to elevate the world's perception of rum by producing premium products that showcase the best the region has to offer. These exclusive spirits can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail. 21. Suneaters Chocolate Trinidad is world-famous for its delicious, award-winning cocoa. Sadly, in the past, our industry has been limited to primary extraction. In the last couple of years, Trinidadian cocoa has made a comeback, with local farmers processing beans to make chocolate and other value-added products. One pioneering brand associated with this new wave is Sun Eaters Organics. Their single estate bars are produced from high-quality Trinitario beans farmed on La Reunion Estate. These small-batch, artisanal chocolates feature a fruity, complex flavour profile- perfect for some guilt-free snacking. . . . . . #giftlist #lovelist #dilist #diloves #loves #musthaves #christmaslist #beinspired #InspireFutureCaribbean #caribbeancreatives ‪#caribbeandesign ‬#caribbeandesigners #designerisland #caribbeanmade #madeinthecaribbean #inspiredbythecaribbean #shoplocal #supportlocal #shopcaribban #home #homedecor #luxury #handmade #chocolate #rum https://www.instagram.com/p/CIBIm7ynA4f/?igshid=1ucqiqw0ak712

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✨🎁 DI Gift List: Our Top ’Life & Home’ Favs (Part 1/3) for Creating the Perfect Mood 👌🏽 9. WO x Greta Michelle Incense Holders Befitting the craziness that is 2020, Willow and Oak & ceramicist Greta Michelle have released some self-care essentials in the form of gorgeous, porcelain incense holders inspired by the shape and textures of cocoa pods. 10. Marlon Darbeau’s Incense Holders If you love good design, you will love Marlon Darbeau's beautiful, hand-turned mahogany incense holders. Coming from a long line of talented metal and wood workers, Marlon is well known for his exquisite, utilitarian decor and furniture pieces. 11. A Little Local Luxury Vol.2: Candles & Diffusers If it's nice, list it twice. We absolutely love the candles and diffusers from Immortelle Beauty. Whether you're in the mood for something spicy, citrusy or clean and crisp, they've got you covered. Their minimalist, metallic containers add a classy touch to any room. 12. Air Purifying Candles From Carmel Valley Estate After twenty-five years of beekeeping, Carmel Valley Estate boasts award-winning honey and many value-added products. Including their fabulous hand-wrapped beeswax candles, which are sustainably made from recycled uncappings from their honey harvests. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing- providing warmth, texture and ambience, they are also great for your health and the environment. . . . . . #giftlist #lovelist #dilist #diloves #loves #musthaves #christmaslist #beinspired #InspireFutureCaribbean #caribbeancreatives ‪#caribbeandesign ‬#caribbeandesigners #designerisland #caribbeanmade #madeinthecaribbean #inspiredbythecaribbean #shoplocal #supportlocal #shopcaribban #candle #incense #home #homedecor #luxury https://www.instagram.com/p/CH8uzy1H9u2/?igshid=1m38tvcpac65o

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Behind the Lens with @brendandelzin Brendan Delzin Brendan is an artist/photographer from the islands of Trinidad & Tobago. Far from the ordinary, he is known for his powerful and often poetic depictions of scenes in nature. After 10 years of shooting remote places throughout T&T, Brendan is able to showcase glimpses of these lush islands in a way that is very raw and unique.  . . . . . #photographer #photooftheday #picoftheday #caribbeanphotographer #instagram #art #beinspired #InspireFutureCaribbean #BehindTheScenes #bts #caribbean #caribbeancreatives #Caribbeanart #inspiration #inspire #caribbeanculture #creativeculture #caribbeanlife #creativelifestyle #designerisland #designerislandlife #caribbeanaesthetic #newcaribbean #futurecaribbean #caribbeanidentity #inspiredbythecaribbean #caribbeanmagazine #Trinidad #TrinidadandTobago https://www.instagram.com/p/CEZWHuwptJY/?igshid=248mdnq0nex2

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Jordan Lum Hung is a fashion photographer and creative director who has been working in the creative industry for the past 9 years.  From retail chains to designer houses, even dabbling in wardrobe for movies and music videos, she has put her fashion management degree to good use.  Currently working mainly as a freelance fashion photographer and creative director for designers she continues to add to her portfolio, displaying her skill and talent through her love for storytelling imagery and fashion. Swipe through to meet Jordan and hear what she has to say. Jordan’s portrait was done by @scrollmediatt | @miahmymy . . . . . #photographer #photooftheday #picoftheday #caribbeanphotographer #beinspired #InspireFutureCaribbean #BehindTheScenes #bts #caribbean #caribbeancreatives #Caribbeanart #inspiration #inspire #caribbeanculture #creativeculture #caribbeanlife #creativelifestyle #designerisland #designerislandlife #caribbeanaesthetic #inspiredbythecaribbean #caribbeanmagazine #Trinidad #TrinidadandTobago #caribbeanfashion #fashionphotography #fashionphotographer https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFeTvfpNq1/?igshid=11xphathihfwf

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BEHIND THE LENS. - We asked a few photographers to share one of their favorite photos, tell us about the chosen image and a bit about themselves. Swipe through to meet the photographers and hear what they have to say. Meet Marlon James @moderndaycaveman - The Photographer Series. Marlon James was born in 1980 in Kingston, Jamaica and is currently based in The Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, which includes group exhibitions at The National Gallery of Jamaica, Punkt Ø / Galleri F15(Norway)  Gallery of Mississauga(Canada), The IDB Cultural Center(D.C.), Art Museum of Americas(D.C.), Bargehouse(London), Aliceyard(Trinidad). He has also been published in Small Axe: A Caribbean Art Jornal41, Pictures from Paradise, Jamaica Art: Then and Now and ARC Magazine Issue 4. He received his BFA from the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in 2003. . . . . . #photographer #photooftheday #picoftheday #caribbeanphotographer #beinspired #InspireFutureCaribbean #BehindTheScenes #bts #caribbean #caribbeancreatives #Caribbeanart #inspiration #inspire #caribbeanculture #creativeculture #caribbeanlife #creativelifestyle #designerisland #designerislandlife #caribbeanaesthetic #newcaribbean #futurecaribbean #caribbeanidentity #inspiredbythecaribbean #caribbeanmagazine #jamaica #buju #bujubanton #marlonjames https://www.instagram.com/p/CD9AT6QJ4dF/?igshid=glruy69otbqz

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Our new Instagram series on Designer Island takes us behind the lens and into the minds of creators of the beautiful images we admire. Meet the Photographers in #BehindtheLens #ThePhptographerSeries . . . . . #photographer #caribbeanphotographer #InspireFutureCaribbean #caribbean #caribbeancreatives #Caribbeanart #inspiration #inspire #caribbeanculture #creativeculture #caribbeanlife #creativelifestyle #designerisland #designerislandlife #caribbeanaesthetic #newcaribbean #futurecaribbean #caribbeanidentity #inspiredbythecaribbean #caribbeanmagazine https://www.instagram.com/p/CD8-8neJuuK/?igshid=1b9g2husvcfff

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Lou Lyons, son of Tobago, co-founder and 1/2 of the lead vocalist of the band ‘Freetown Collective’ has moved through studies of journalism to law then ultimately found himself in music. A place he seems most comfortable. Take a look through our stories above for a seemingly poetic day of lockdown with Lou. Music and waffles included. #HappyFathersDay guys! . . . . . #beinspired #sunday #InspireFutureCaribbean #caribbean #caribbeancreatives #Caribbeanart #inspiration #inspire #caribbeanculture #creativeculture #creativelife #creativelifestyle #caribbeanculture #caribbeancreativity #designerisland #designerislandlife #freetown #music #newcaribbean #futurecaribbean #caribbeanidentity #inspiredbythecaribbean https://www.instagram.com/p/CBsqFKip1Li/?igshid=17iv1c6nb65zf