I daydream a lot. That’s partly how I got into design.

My mind often wanders when an element of the senses, a shape, color, flavor, or texture, finds—sometimes sneaks and, other times, announces—its way into my consciousness. Whatever that element is, like a drop of water falling into a still pond, it sends ripples through my mind, diffusing itself deep into the pool of my lived experiences, then conjuring images and feelings familiar but not quite, beyond the full control of the mind itself.

There is a significant overlap between daydreaming and design, as both require curiosity and creativity. Curiosity allows the withholding of judgment, to let a discovery take hold of the consciousness, to listen. Creativity fosters dreams, allowing the mind to make meanings, to see things anew.

As my journey as a designer unfolds, I continue to daydream, letting my curiosity and creativity guide me to wherever I may be heading.