As with many of the jobs that have appeared and will continue to appear on this list, being an art director involves a lot more than you think it might. There's much more to this job than deciding which pictures hang on which walls. They actively work with an artist, sharing both their creative world and their creative vision. An artist is often too close to their work to decide which pieces would be best suited to a specific exhibition or display; the art director must handle the task for them.
The core skill at the heart of any good art director's abilities is project management, closely followed by diplomacy. The job will sometimes involve telling an artist that some of their best work isn't right for them, or doesn't work in the context of other pieces will go with a display. A keen interest in art and a history of strong presentation skills backed up by a connected degree will help persuade people that you're right for this job.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.