A collection of ideas, concepts, and perspectives around mindset, strategy, design, technology and more.
Expressions
Were consciousness becomes curated content.
Expressions is a collection of publications, and a sharing of thoughts, unique perspectives, and inspirations from us to you.
Pages.
Expressions in text.
Podcast.
Expressions spoken.
An audio experience that defies conventional wisdom and invites you to explore the limitless world of abstract, unorthodox, and untamed thought.
Cultivating taste in design
Episode Description
This episode is an insightful exploration of how taste in design is not merely subjective but a skill that can be nurtured. It underscores the significance of developing taste to identify quality, and how demystifying it can break down barriers, especially in an era where human creativity stands out amidst AI advancements.
Focus forward never backward
Episode Description
This episode challenges the conventional wisdom of a project management. I invite you to reconsider your approach to learning from past experiences and shift the focus towards proactive improvement. As product designer, managers, and founders I see this as an opportunity to optimize how we iterate and evolve our creations, emphasizing continuous growth rather than dwelling on past missteps.
Craft rules everything around me
Episode Description
This episode presents a critical examination of the oft-mentioned yet rarely defined concepts of craft and quality in design. It challenges us to explore how exceptional individuals and teams bring these elusive ideals to life, emphasizing the crucial role of vision, taste, and genuine care for craftsmanship in achieving greatness. This analysis invites us to delve deeper into the essence of outstanding design and its transformative power.
How technology manipulates daily
Episode Description
This episode presents a fascinating exploration of how companies leverage psychological principles to influence consumer behavior through the technology we use daily. It highlights the importance of understanding these techniques to navigate the modern technological landscape more effectively and make informed decisions as creators and consumers.
Dancing with intrusive creativity
Episode Description
This episode presents an intriguing exploration of intrusive creativity, a phenomenon that both empowers and challenges creative minds. As a creative founder and product designer, I see this as a crucial aspect of the innovation process, one that can lead to groundbreaking ideas but also potential pitfalls if not properly harnessed.
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Muses.
Expressions visualized.
A curated visual journal, an ode to the designs, art, and photography that spark intrigue, inspire, fascinate, and fill us with joy.
Sculptura by Volodymyr Tsisaryk
Touched by Sascha van der Werf
Yin and Yang by T.J Agbo
The Death of Ophelia by Sarah Bernhardt
Laetitia Channel photographed by Daisy Seilern
Taste by T.J Agbo
Shattered Glass Exhibition. Sculptures by Murjoni
Politely by Yozo Ukita
Meridian Lamp photographed by Marija Gasparovic, Igor Dugandzic
Playdate Handheld Game System by Panic
Life is balance shot by Sascha van der Werf
Large Rectangles Large by Robert Goodnough
Cohear Sync 1 by Yash Gupte
Junit Lighting by Schneid Studio