05/27/2026
I recently took a trip that led me into pockets of the world I never thought I’d see, and honestly, it arrived at exactly the right time.
Truth be told this past year has challenged me creatively in ways I’ve never been before. I’ve watched our industry move rapidly toward convenience, automation, speed, and “free.” Words like streamlined and efficiency get thrown around, and somewhere along the way, it feels like we’ve forgotten that creating something is actually allowed to take a bit of time.
Standing beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, looking at work by Duchamp, Degas, and Miró, I kept thinking: NONE of this was created because it was convenient. It exists because it is important. Human hands created, shaped and gave it purpose. It lasts.
We live in a world with more freedom, convenience and spare time than ever before, yet so many of us feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and creatively unfulfilled.
I don’t know exactly what the future of design looks like, but I do know this: I won’t reduce my ethics, creativity, or environmental values because the world wants everything faster.
I still sketch my ideas in a notepad. Mostly pencil, sometimes ink if I’m feeling extra bold. After 26 years, I’m fast at what I do, but painfully slow compared to an app.
I’ll be here for the people who choose creativity, connection, and intention over shortcuts, but only for as long as you’ll have me. And if you made it this far, thank you for listening.✌🏼
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