IDEAS WORTH EXPLORING

Sometimes just a little note isn’t enough to explore an idea fully. I started a newsletter called ITERATIONS as a documented (and curated) resource for tools, events, and trends I discover that are just too good not to share.

Iteration #004
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Iteration #004

ACTION LEADS TO MOTIVATION

Saying something, anything, is better than waiting for the perfect words. It’s honestly worth doing it imperfectly just to follow through on the promises we make with ourselves.

Even the tiniest things, like getting in the habit of going through a specific routine in the morning, can make a huge difference in our relationships with ourselves.

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my design philosophy
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my design philosophy

My personal design philosophy, what drives me to improve and share my work with the world.

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Who is an industrial designer?
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Who is an industrial designer?

The industrial designer doesn’t have a singular look, aesthetic, or ideological perspective. They’re optimistic, aware of ongoing events (at least in their corner of the world), willing to get their hands dirty and test their ideas.

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Iteration #003
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Iteration #003

The best way to find beauty is to look for it.
Lately I’ve been prioritizing how it feels to live my life over how it looks to other people. Part of that has been finding casual magic through getting a camcorder from 2007 to film little moments.

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Iteration #002
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Iteration #002

"Don’t try. It’s there…”
As I’ve been going through this new season and adjusting to a different rhythm of life, I’ve had to remind myself over and over of the bigger picture. It's like taking side quests in a video game, exploring trails and meeting new characters along the way.

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iteration #001
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iteration #001

“You can’t create without doubt.”
Change is often a catalyst for uncertainty, a word we dread - and many industries depend on. Insurance, in all its forms depends on our willingness to invest money to protect against the small possibility of harm and the uncertainty of what lies ahead. While that's wise and good, uncertainty is surely going to come regardless.

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