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May 11, 2026

Though I Was Free, I Locked Myself Inside a Mental Cage — And How I Got Out

On the day I graduated, I felt free for the first time. And I had no idea who I was. This is what...
Becoming My Own Meaning: Why I Stopped Following and Started Building
May 11, 2026

Becoming My Own Meaning: Why I Stopped Following and Started Building

I used to believe hard work and honesty would lead me to my dream. Then everything cracked open. ...
I Don't Want to Adapt to This Era — I Want to Reshape It
May 11, 2026

I Don't Want to Adapt to This Era — I Want to Reshape It

Every few months, someone tells me I need to adapt to the era. Adapt to the algorithm, to trends,...
Technology Isn’t the Problem—It’s How We Use It
May 11, 2026

Technology Isn’t the Problem—It’s How We Use It

This reflective essay questions the true value of smart technology. Based on the author’s experie...
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May 11, 2026

100% Original Design Is Almost a Nightmare — Here's What I Learned in Paris

When I studied in Paris, I was obsessed with being 100% original. I believed it was the only way ...
The Creator's Choreography — Collecting Fragments and Daily Fundamentals
May 11, 2026

The Creator's Choreography — Collecting Fragments and Daily Fundamentals

Back when I first entered art school, our teachers would take us out sketching. They constantly n...
The Working Muse — Idols, Agony, and the Magic of Running
May 11, 2026

The Working Muse — Idols, Agony, and the Magic of Running

In design, you must choose a professional idol. Back in school, our teachers would ask us to sele...
The Glamour, The Madness, and The Art of Outliving Genius
May 10, 2026

The Glamour, The Madness, and The Art of Outliving Genius

When I first stepped into the Parisian design world, I was dazzled by the glamour. I thought it w...
The Architecture of the Mind — Running, Reading, and a Mother’s Lesson
May 10, 2026

The Architecture of the Mind — Running, Reading, and a Mother’s Lesson

It is far too easy to fall into depression in Paris. The sunshine here is scarce and precious, bu...
How to Become a Designer: Confessions from the Middle Ground
May 10, 2026

How to Become a Designer: Confessions from the Middle Ground

I am entering middle age, and truthfully, my natural talents are quite average. When I chose desi...
Healing & Aesthetics — Finding "Candy" for the Soul
May 10, 2026

Healing & Aesthetics — Finding "Candy" for the Soul

To me, design is no longer just a job; it is a spiritual practice. It requires physical stamina, ...
The Paris Illusions — Surviving Business School and the Luxury Trap
May 10, 2026

The Paris Illusions — Surviving Business School and the Luxury Trap

I studied in Paris, my curriculum and environment naturally pushed me toward the luxury sector. I...