Process
2007 - Ongoing
A dedicated space for preserving screenshots, photographs, and sketches that chronicle the creative journey behind various projects. This section is ongoing and gets updated on a regular basis.
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Facades
2016 - Ongoing
An ongoing project documenting facades around the world. The current collection features over 500 photographs of the facades from various locations. This section is ongoing and gets updated on a regular basis.
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Coding the Vibes
2025 Article, Video
The term “vibe coding” has been popping up in my feed for almost a year now in social media, podcasts I listen to, and even chats with friends. Most of what I saw looked pretty bad, so I assumed you couldn’t do anything decent with it. Sure, you can make something run from scratch, but it all looked like a train wreck.
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Design. Origin Stories
2025 ArticleOver years of reading I realized that the “start” of design depends on how you define both the word and the activity of designing. Another recurring issue: design history is often folded into the histories of architecture, fine arts, and craftsmanship. Depending on who you read, you will see different dates set as the beginning of “design.” In this article I summarize the most frequently cited origin stories
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Form (un)follows Function
2025 ArticleIf design were a religion, its first prophecy would be "Form follows function."As a designer, I’ve heard this mantra countless times, but I never really questioned its origins or context. I assumed it came from the Bauhaus or somewhere in that era. But form follows function isn’t just about design being dictated by purpose—it also implies that if form follows function, the result is inherently "good design." If not, it’s "bad design."
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Touching Digital
2025 ArticleThe journey of exploring tactile interactions with digital products is less about replacing what works and more about imagining what could be. Physical, tactile interactions can offer a richness and depth that digital interfaces often lack—a way to connect with our devices that feels more human.
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Expand Your Design Vocabulary
2024 ArticleIn design, there’s rarely just one right answer. The real value comes from exploring different possibilities, stepping outside the usual approaches, and experimenting with new tools. Expanding your design vocabulary gives you more options to consider and keeps your process interesting. Whether you're a seasoned designer or still learning, it’s the willingness to try different things—even if they don’t always work—that leads to better, more thoughtful outcomes.
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Encyclopedias & Fear of Density
2024 ArticleEncyclopedias held a different allure. I found myself picking them up regularly, flipping to a random page, and getting lost for hours. Another weakness of mine was illustrated atlases. Now that I reflect on it, it feels like my first encounter with graphic design, even though I didn't really know what graphic design was back then. The way information was laid out and presented felt utterly captivating and almost magical.
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Love Your Tools
2024 ArticleQuite often, I hear photographers say that the gear is not important for capturing great photos; it's all about how you take pictures. This is true to some degree. You can potentially use any type of camera to get a great shot one way or another. But in my case, the gear is super important. It’s not about the megapixels, the brand, or having the latest and most robust version of the camera. It’s about having a camera you genuinely enjoy using.
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