Journal

Design as Applied Art

Once, the humble vase was an object of pure functionality. It carried water, housed flowers, and occupied a space defined entirely by utility. In ancient cultures, these vessels bore the weight of their purpose; the amphorae of Ancient Greece, for example, transported olive oil, wine, and grain across the Mediterranean.

Design as Applied Art

A New Kind of Artist

The designer occupies a unique position in today’s creative landscape. Neither solely an artist nor a craftsman, the designer is something in between—a new kind of artist whose work is defined by both vision and purpose.

A New Kind of Artist

A Balanced Life

To live a balanced life is to inhabit a world where the objects we use daily and the spaces we call home transcend their basic functionality and become works of art.

A Balanced Life

To live a balanced life is to inhabit a world where the objects we use daily and the spaces we call home transcend their basic functionality and become works of art.

A Balanced Life

To live a balanced life is to inhabit a world where the objects we use daily and the spaces we call home transcend their basic functionality and become works of art.

Authenticity in Design

To be authentic is to say exactly what needs to be said and nothing more. In design, this means stripping away all unnecessary parts, leaving a creation that stands as something in and of itself.

Authenticity in Design

To be authentic is to say exactly what needs to be said and nothing more. In design, this means stripping away all unnecessary parts, leaving a creation that stands as something in and of itself.

Authenticity in Design

To be authentic is to say exactly what needs to be said and nothing more. In design, this means stripping away all unnecessary parts, leaving a creation that stands as something in and of itself.

The Limits of AI

AI has undoubtedly transformed the way we create and think about imagery. Its ability to generate tangible, evocative visuals is remarkable, offering a world of possibilities at the click of a button.

The Limits of AI

Spirituality as a Design Language

Design has the power to transcend the physical, evoking emotions and a sense of connection that feels almost otherworldly.

Spirituality as a Design Language

Design has the power to transcend the physical, evoking emotions and a sense of connection that feels almost otherworldly.

Spirituality as a Design Language

Design has the power to transcend the physical, evoking emotions and a sense of connection that feels almost otherworldly.

The Rise of the Generalist in a Specialist World

For much of modern history, Western capitalist societies have celebrated the specialist. The Industrial Revolution was a catalyst for this cultural shift, introducing a world where efficiency and productivity became paramount.

The Rise of the Generalist in a Specialist World

Form Follows Function

Architecture is often confined to the realm of buildings in the public imagination—the design of homes, offices, and monuments that define the spaces we inhabit.

Form Follows Function

Architecture is often confined to the realm of buildings in the public imagination—the design of homes, offices, and monuments that define the spaces we inhabit.

Form Follows Function

Architecture is often confined to the realm of buildings in the public imagination—the design of homes, offices, and monuments that define the spaces we inhabit.

Empowering Creatives with Free Tools

In an age where creativity is increasingly driven by technology, accessibility has become a critical factor for creatives looking to innovate, experiment, and produce meaningful work.

Empowering Creatives with Free Tools

In an age where creativity is increasingly driven by technology, accessibility has become a critical factor for creatives looking to innovate, experiment, and produce meaningful work.

Empowering Creatives with Free Tools

In an age where creativity is increasingly driven by technology, accessibility has become a critical factor for creatives looking to innovate, experiment, and produce meaningful work.

The Rise of Curation as Design

The act of curation—once confined to the realms of art galleries and museums—has evolved into a significant form of design in its own right.

The Rise of Curation as Design

The act of curation—once confined to the realms of art galleries and museums—has evolved into a significant form of design in its own right.

The Rise of Curation as Design

The act of curation—once confined to the realms of art galleries and museums—has evolved into a significant form of design in its own right.

Fear from the Nineties Book Release

Fear from the Nineties, Paul's debut book, is set to be released in the spring of 2025.

Fear from the Nineties Book Release

Fear from the Nineties, Paul's debut book, is set to be released in the spring of 2025.

Fear from the Nineties Book Release

Fear from the Nineties, Paul's debut book, is set to be released in the spring of 2025.

Designing for Mass Consumption

In today’s cultural and economic landscape, mass consumption has become the dominant mode of engagement.

Designing for Mass Consumption

In today’s cultural and economic landscape, mass consumption has become the dominant mode of engagement.

Designing for Mass Consumption

In today’s cultural and economic landscape, mass consumption has become the dominant mode of engagement.