Creative Refills Techo Kaigi and Creativity with Carola
Oct 29, 2025
Dive into the world of stationery with Carola, as she shares her unique blend of creative practices and mindfulness. Discover what tetrokaigi is and why autumn sparks planning joy. Hear her journey from watercolor to painting with fountain pen inks and her six-to-seven notebook system. Explore the difference between functional planning and decorative memory keeping. Carola praises the flexibility of removable refills and explains how analog tools enhance intentionality in our digital age.
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Run An Annual System Review
- Do perform a tetsu-kaigi (system review) around October to decide next-year notebooks and planners.
- Use this review to test what worked and what to replace before planner season hits.
Workshops Turn Ink Hoarding Into Art
- Carola teaches abstract floral workshops that use fountain pen inks to consume ink stock and explore creative techniques.
- She says many attendees think they "can't do this" but end up enjoying the process and result.
Analog Tools Support Memory And Practice
- Carola values analog tools for both muscle-memory practice and practical memory retention.
- She uses planners to get a bird's-eye view and daily notebooks to archive highlights and memories.