June Mineyama-Smithson
@mamimu.bsky.social
Artist / Graphic Designer / Lecturer. Japanese in London 🇯🇵🇬🇧 Interested in finding ‘optimum optimism’ combining art + science. 日本人です。
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I decided to step away from Instagram. In case you are curious, I'll be sharing the avenues I'm exploring without Instagram in my newsletter 👉 mamimutokyo.com/newsletter
This is copied from my Instagram post 🧵👇
This is copied from my Instagram post 🧵👇
February 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I decided to step away from Instagram. In case you are curious, I'll be sharing the avenues I'm exploring without Instagram in my newsletter 👉 mamimutokyo.com/newsletter
This is copied from my Instagram post 🧵👇
This is copied from my Instagram post 🧵👇
Happy Lunar New Year!
#yearofthesnake
#yearofthesnake
January 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Happy Lunar New Year!
#yearofthesnake
#yearofthesnake
A series of posters for my talk with neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart and painter Dr Charley Peters at @londonartfair.
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Business Design Centre, London
🎟️ Tickets available now
www.londonartfair.co.uk/art-as-medicine-how-have-the-arts-and-health-sectors-evolved-to-create-social-wellbeing/
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Business Design Centre, London
🎟️ Tickets available now
www.londonartfair.co.uk/art-as-medicine-how-have-the-arts-and-health-sectors-evolved-to-create-social-wellbeing/
January 23, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A series of posters for my talk with neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart and painter Dr Charley Peters at @londonartfair.
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Business Design Centre, London
🎟️ Tickets available now
www.londonartfair.co.uk/art-as-medicine-how-have-the-arts-and-health-sectors-evolved-to-create-social-wellbeing/
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Business Design Centre, London
🎟️ Tickets available now
www.londonartfair.co.uk/art-as-medicine-how-have-the-arts-and-health-sectors-evolved-to-create-social-wellbeing/
Come and see me at London Art Fair on Fri 24 Jan where I discuss an exciting topic "Art as Medicine" with neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart & artist Dr Charley Peters.
www.londonartfair.co.uk/art-as-medic...
#artist
www.londonartfair.co.uk/art-as-medic...
#artist
ART AS MEDICINE - HOW HAVE THE ARTS AND HEALTH SECTORS EVOLVED TO CREATE SOCIAL WELLBEING? - London Art Fair
At a time when the Mayor of London is backing up arts and health sectors working together to improve our wellbeing, join a panel of artists and academics who will discuss recent reports and statistics...
www.londonartfair.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Come and see me at London Art Fair on Fri 24 Jan where I discuss an exciting topic "Art as Medicine" with neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart & artist Dr Charley Peters.
www.londonartfair.co.uk/art-as-medic...
#artist
www.londonartfair.co.uk/art-as-medic...
#artist
Happy New Year of the Snake! 🐍✨
In Japan, we consider the snake a symbol of wisdom, renewal, and protection. I had lots of fun creating these squiggly creatures full of colours and patterns!
If you want to know more about my inspiration for this collection 👉 www.mamimutokyo.com/yearofthesnake
In Japan, we consider the snake a symbol of wisdom, renewal, and protection. I had lots of fun creating these squiggly creatures full of colours and patterns!
If you want to know more about my inspiration for this collection 👉 www.mamimutokyo.com/yearofthesnake
January 15, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Happy New Year of the Snake! 🐍✨
In Japan, we consider the snake a symbol of wisdom, renewal, and protection. I had lots of fun creating these squiggly creatures full of colours and patterns!
If you want to know more about my inspiration for this collection 👉 www.mamimutokyo.com/yearofthesnake
In Japan, we consider the snake a symbol of wisdom, renewal, and protection. I had lots of fun creating these squiggly creatures full of colours and patterns!
If you want to know more about my inspiration for this collection 👉 www.mamimutokyo.com/yearofthesnake
I had a series of mishaps recently and want to share my story to empower others. How you find it helpful.
#disappointment #artist
www.mamimutokyo.com/blog/how-to-...
#disappointment #artist
www.mamimutokyo.com/blog/how-to-...
How to Deal with Disappointment Part I: A Series of Blows — MAMIMU: June Mineyama-Smithson Artist & Graphic Designer
Everyone celebrates success, but few discuss disappointment. But let’s face
it, a creative life is a series of rejections. I've had a series of
disappointments. In fact, I've accidentally been livin...
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April 5, 2024 at 6:04 AM
I had a series of mishaps recently and want to share my story to empower others. How you find it helpful.
#disappointment #artist
www.mamimutokyo.com/blog/how-to-...
#disappointment #artist
www.mamimutokyo.com/blog/how-to-...
This week's impulse buy. Marmite Elton John limited edition! #eltonjohn
January 7, 2024 at 5:47 PM
This week's impulse buy. Marmite Elton John limited edition! #eltonjohn
⚡️5 Design Trend Forecasts for 2024⚡️Insights from Leading Creatives curated by me for Domestika.
Do you agree or disagree? Let me know if I've missed anything.
www.domestika.org/en/blog/1212...
Do you agree or disagree? Let me know if I've missed anything.
www.domestika.org/en/blog/1212...
5 Design Trend Forecasts for 2024: Insights from Leading Creatives curated by June Mineyama-Smithson...
As an artist and graphic design lecturer, I'm always tuned in to upcoming design trends. Join me to discover 5 design trends forecasted by leading creatives. If you're keen on navigating your creative...
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December 19, 2023 at 10:03 AM
⚡️5 Design Trend Forecasts for 2024⚡️Insights from Leading Creatives curated by me for Domestika.
Do you agree or disagree? Let me know if I've missed anything.
www.domestika.org/en/blog/1212...
Do you agree or disagree? Let me know if I've missed anything.
www.domestika.org/en/blog/1212...
New blog post 🟡 Chomsky, Maslow and Optimism (and why I want You to join me).
Read how I used to play an emotional gamble as a little girl in Tokyo and why I want you to look after yourself to make the world a better place.
www.mamimutokyo.com/blog/why-i-a...
Read how I used to play an emotional gamble as a little girl in Tokyo and why I want you to look after yourself to make the world a better place.
www.mamimutokyo.com/blog/why-i-a...
Why I am on a Mission to Spread Optimism (and Why I Want You to Join me) — MAMIMU: June Mineyama-S...
Have you ever taken a chance on an emotional gamble, hoping for a jackpot
of happiness?
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October 15, 2023 at 9:54 AM
New blog post 🟡 Chomsky, Maslow and Optimism (and why I want You to join me).
Read how I used to play an emotional gamble as a little girl in Tokyo and why I want you to look after yourself to make the world a better place.
www.mamimutokyo.com/blog/why-i-a...
Read how I used to play an emotional gamble as a little girl in Tokyo and why I want you to look after yourself to make the world a better place.
www.mamimutokyo.com/blog/why-i-a...
Thank you for coming to the “Colour, Culture and Happiness” panel discussion at London Design Fair.
Colour always makes me happy, but a discussion with Justine Fox, Ruth Campbell, and Lucy Bagshow in front of a live audience certainly put an eternal smile on my face.
Colour always makes me happy, but a discussion with Justine Fox, Ruth Campbell, and Lucy Bagshow in front of a live audience certainly put an eternal smile on my face.
October 10, 2023 at 10:33 AM
Thank you for coming to the “Colour, Culture and Happiness” panel discussion at London Design Fair.
Colour always makes me happy, but a discussion with Justine Fox, Ruth Campbell, and Lucy Bagshow in front of a live audience certainly put an eternal smile on my face.
Colour always makes me happy, but a discussion with Justine Fox, Ruth Campbell, and Lucy Bagshow in front of a live audience certainly put an eternal smile on my face.
I'm speaking at London Design Fair on Friday 22 Sep 13.30. Come and say hi 👋
www.londondesignfair.co.uk/seminars/col...
www.londondesignfair.co.uk/seminars/col...
September 19, 2023 at 7:29 PM
I'm speaking at London Design Fair on Friday 22 Sep 13.30. Come and say hi 👋
www.londondesignfair.co.uk/seminars/col...
www.londondesignfair.co.uk/seminars/col...
When I first launched my Domestika course, I was nervous if anyone would join in. Fast forward 4 months, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to have a fantastic community of over 570 students and 100% positive reviews! 🙏✨
Fancy joining the journey? 👉 bit.ly/domestika-june
Fancy joining the journey? 👉 bit.ly/domestika-june
September 11, 2023 at 9:45 PM
When I first launched my Domestika course, I was nervous if anyone would join in. Fast forward 4 months, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to have a fantastic community of over 570 students and 100% positive reviews! 🙏✨
Fancy joining the journey? 👉 bit.ly/domestika-june
Fancy joining the journey? 👉 bit.ly/domestika-june
Death of social media 🫠 Now what? I was MIA on social media almost all summer. I'm revealing what happened in my next newsletter out this Friday.
🟣 Sign up if you are curious
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🟣 Sign up if you are curious
www.subscribepage.com/joinmamimu
September 6, 2023 at 10:44 AM
Death of social media 🫠 Now what? I was MIA on social media almost all summer. I'm revealing what happened in my next newsletter out this Friday.
🟣 Sign up if you are curious
www.subscribepage.com/joinmamimu
🟣 Sign up if you are curious
www.subscribepage.com/joinmamimu
My seafood lunch invited a friend. Loving Montenegro ☀️🐈⬛️
August 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM
My seafood lunch invited a friend. Loving Montenegro ☀️🐈⬛️
👀 I'm revealing my tips to find inspiration anytime anywhere on Domestika blog. It's fun and actionable, even with a downloadable worksheet ✌🏻
https://www.domestika.org/en/blog/11404-how-to-find-inspiration-anytime-anywhere
いつでもどこでもインスピレーションが見つけられる私流のコツをDomestikaのブログでシェアしてみましたよ✌🏻
https://www.domestika.org/en/blog/11404-how-to-find-inspiration-anytime-anywhere
いつでもどこでもインスピレーションが見つけられる私流のコツをDomestikaのブログでシェアしてみましたよ✌🏻
How to Find Inspiration Anytime, Anywhere | Blog | Domestika
Creative block? Let's do a fun exercise to loosen up and get your creative juices flow. Flex your creative muscles and nurture your creative intuition along the way.
I am an artist, graphic designer,...
www.domestika.org
August 8, 2023 at 4:43 PM
👀 I'm revealing my tips to find inspiration anytime anywhere on Domestika blog. It's fun and actionable, even with a downloadable worksheet ✌🏻
https://www.domestika.org/en/blog/11404-how-to-find-inspiration-anytime-anywhere
いつでもどこでもインスピレーションが見つけられる私流のコツをDomestikaのブログでシェアしてみましたよ✌🏻
https://www.domestika.org/en/blog/11404-how-to-find-inspiration-anytime-anywhere
いつでもどこでもインスピレーションが見つけられる私流のコツをDomestikaのブログでシェアしてみましたよ✌🏻
I think we are all feeling this. Maybe social media is bad for all of us after all.
August 6, 2023 at 7:07 PM
I think we are all feeling this. Maybe social media is bad for all of us after all.
Nice pattern work, Müller! Found in Shoreditch.
July 26, 2023 at 8:58 PM
Nice pattern work, Müller! Found in Shoreditch.
New website ✨️
https://www.mamimutokyo.com
https://www.mamimutokyo.com
July 19, 2023 at 10:17 PM
New website ✨️
https://www.mamimutokyo.com
https://www.mamimutokyo.com
I love the fact that the university I lecture at has a chancellor who came to a graduation ceremony like this for my students today. Hats off, Sir Grayson Perry 🎓
July 14, 2023 at 9:15 PM
I love the fact that the university I lecture at has a chancellor who came to a graduation ceremony like this for my students today. Hats off, Sir Grayson Perry 🎓
Great art, good company, and free-flowing champagne. What more do you need?
Well, the money to buy even 1 piece of Briget Riley!
Fab private view none the less.
Well, the money to buy even 1 piece of Briget Riley!
Fab private view none the less.
July 12, 2023 at 9:58 PM
Great art, good company, and free-flowing champagne. What more do you need?
Well, the money to buy even 1 piece of Briget Riley!
Fab private view none the less.
Well, the money to buy even 1 piece of Briget Riley!
Fab private view none the less.
Threads or not? Still sitting on the fence.
I don't particularly trust Meta and still don't regret giving Clubhouse and TikTok a miss.
My Instagram audience is there though!
I don't particularly trust Meta and still don't regret giving Clubhouse and TikTok a miss.
My Instagram audience is there though!
July 10, 2023 at 10:53 AM
Threads or not? Still sitting on the fence.
I don't particularly trust Meta and still don't regret giving Clubhouse and TikTok a miss.
My Instagram audience is there though!
I don't particularly trust Meta and still don't regret giving Clubhouse and TikTok a miss.
My Instagram audience is there though!
Heading to Business Design Centre for my talk & workshop 😀
How to Manage Creative Jealousy | 12pm Friday 7 July
https://www.newdesigners.com/how-to-manage-creative-jealousy/
How to Flex Your Creative Muscles Workshop | 2pm Friday 7 July
https://www.newdesigners.com/flex-your-creative-muscles/
How to Manage Creative Jealousy | 12pm Friday 7 July
https://www.newdesigners.com/how-to-manage-creative-jealousy/
How to Flex Your Creative Muscles Workshop | 2pm Friday 7 July
https://www.newdesigners.com/flex-your-creative-muscles/
July 7, 2023 at 8:01 AM
Heading to Business Design Centre for my talk & workshop 😀
How to Manage Creative Jealousy | 12pm Friday 7 July
https://www.newdesigners.com/how-to-manage-creative-jealousy/
How to Flex Your Creative Muscles Workshop | 2pm Friday 7 July
https://www.newdesigners.com/flex-your-creative-muscles/
How to Manage Creative Jealousy | 12pm Friday 7 July
https://www.newdesigners.com/how-to-manage-creative-jealousy/
How to Flex Your Creative Muscles Workshop | 2pm Friday 7 July
https://www.newdesigners.com/flex-your-creative-muscles/
Threads: Yes or No?
Personally, I don't have much faith in Meta after IG got so bad 😞 Sitting on the fence. Let me know if it's any good.
Personally, I don't have much faith in Meta after IG got so bad 😞 Sitting on the fence. Let me know if it's any good.
July 6, 2023 at 9:40 PM
Threads: Yes or No?
Personally, I don't have much faith in Meta after IG got so bad 😞 Sitting on the fence. Let me know if it's any good.
Personally, I don't have much faith in Meta after IG got so bad 😞 Sitting on the fence. Let me know if it's any good.
I'm hosting my signature workshop ‘Flex Your Creative Muscles’ at New Designers
Book your free place here:
https://www.newdesigners.com/flex-your-creative-muscles/
Friday 7 July
14:00 - 14:45 pm
Business Design Centre, London
Book your free place here:
https://www.newdesigners.com/flex-your-creative-muscles/
Friday 7 July
14:00 - 14:45 pm
Business Design Centre, London
July 4, 2023 at 4:00 PM
I'm hosting my signature workshop ‘Flex Your Creative Muscles’ at New Designers
Book your free place here:
https://www.newdesigners.com/flex-your-creative-muscles/
Friday 7 July
14:00 - 14:45 pm
Business Design Centre, London
Book your free place here:
https://www.newdesigners.com/flex-your-creative-muscles/
Friday 7 July
14:00 - 14:45 pm
Business Design Centre, London