The term “blog” used loosely - a mix of lists and short-form ramblings. Mostly relating to art & design but often an outlet for when mercury is in retrograde 🪐
Ceramics at Art Shack in Brooklyn
Our session with Camila Ruiz began with an engaging exploration of pottery wheel fundamentals, setting the stage for an hour of creative free play.
Acrylic pouring on (tiny) canvases
Acrylic pouring painting involves the technique of using fluid acrylics poured onto a canvas, resulting in insane, unique abstract effects. The process itself is nothing short of mesmerizing and can quickly become an addictive, immersive experience. I think thats why I loved it so much!
Everywhere I traveled in 2023
Last year I started this series of ‘everywhere i traveled’ because I had a huge influx of post-pandemic adventures. Turns out that didn’t stop! So like last time - instead of just sharing photos, ill be sharing one lesser-known fact about each of the locations I hit in 2023.
The Basquiat x Warhol showcase
Curated by Dr. Dieter Buchhart and Peter M. Brant , the Basquiat X Warhol exhibition brings forth the collaborative works of these influential artists from the early eighties, marking the first major showcase of their iconic collaboration in New York in over twenty-five years.
Simple portfolio advice
As an ADP-list mentor, I’ve become fond of the community. Recently scrolling the newsletter, I found "This portfolio guide will land you interviews" by Felix Lee—a simple and effective gem worth sharing.
Evolving the Olympic brand
For 125 years, the Olympic Games have conveyed a message of inclusivity, universality and hope. The IOC hired a Canadian agency to help propel the Olympic brand into the future by creating a comprehensive design system that balances consistency and flexibility.
I made some bodega cats
I dove into Midjourney—been toying for a while. Conjuring random ideas. And get this: I had a stash of NYC Bodega cat photos on my phone…
Explained: The conspiracy to make AI seem harder than it is - By Gustav Söderström
A phenomenal presentation by Gustav Söderström. The premise of this talk is that AI is made to seem harder to understand than it actually is, and that after this presentation, you will feel like you understand how all of what’s now happening is possible - even if you don't work in tech and you don’t know a lot of math.
I donated 10 inches of my hair!
I donated 10 inches of hair (well, 9, but still!) to Children with Hair Loss—an amazing organization providing free high-quality hair replacements to children and young adults facing hair loss from medical conditions.
I wrote an article for the Brooklyn Eagle
New York City is the best city in the world, and Brooklyn is the best borough in New York City. I'm lucky enough to call it home. The great people who have called it home for decades before me have paved the way for a strong sense of community and local engagement that still exists today.
Womenterpise Summit in NYC
I had the pleasure of attending the Womenterprise 2023 event, over 250 female founders, operators, executives, and investors from pre- and post-IPO companies, fast-growth startups, and Fortune 500 companies gathered together to share their stories, experiences, and insights.
Women of Type with AIGA
I had the opportunity to attend the AIGA's "Women of Type” event last week, featuring the talented Jess Goldsmith. The discussion was part of the Fresh Dialogue event series at AIGA.
Crafting Arabic typography - an exploration.
Arabic typography and type design is an underrepresented and often overlooked field, with a limited number of designers and artists working in this area.
Designing for businesses at Spotify
Designing for B2B (business-to-business) requires a different set of considerations compared to B2C (business-to-consumer) design. Here are some important factors to keep in mind when designing for B2B.
(Slowly) Dipping back into fine arts…
Challenging the idea of what constitutes "art" is a powerful way to push the boundaries of creativity and expression. By questioning traditional notions of what art should be, artists can create works that are innovative, thought-provoking, and even controversial.
Customer Centricity in Product Development at World Disrupt Forum
The Customer Centricity in Product Development panel is a discussion that focuses on the importance of putting customers at the center of the product development process. I was delighted to be asked to participate alongside Niren Kochar from Publicis Sapient and Neeru Bhat from Bally Interactive.
Debbie Millman ✗ Spotify Design
Late last year I was in Barcelona for Spotify’s Design Days and had the pleasure of hearing Debbie Millman speak as our keynote. I’m still fangirling and you’re going to hear all about it.
Everywhere I traveled in 2022
I had so much fun traveling in 2022 - both for work and personal occasions. For all the lack of travel during the pandemic - happy to report that there has indeed been a bounce back!
My Board Appointment in CB7-District 38
I was appointed to serve on the board of my district in the summer of 2022 and couldn’t be more excited to finally share my thoughts on this forum.