I'm a dreamer
As a child, I hardly focussed on my teachers' words. My brain was elsewhere: steering pirate ships, slaying monsters, riding dragons. I try to protect my childhood curiosity - not to escape reality, but to imagine a better one.
As a child, I hardly focussed on my teachers' words. My brain was elsewhere: steering pirate ships, slaying monsters, riding dragons. I try to protect my childhood curiosity - not to escape reality, but to imagine a better one.
Creating something always comes with limits and obstacles. Sometimes I struggle to see solutions rather than problems. Then it's time to trust in the process, because things usually turn out just fine.
Creativity is not a talent, it's a skill. I learned and mastered tools that help me shape material, just like carpenters or stonemasons do.
Creating is both an artisan and intellectual act. I love to sit down and dive deeply into a topic. My feeling is: it's easier to work with a substance when I understand it's patterns.
In a rapidly changing world, knowledge and skills age faster than before. I keep looking for mentors and find them not only among more experienced designers but among inspiring people of all ages and professions.
I grew a lot by learning from others – when they were able to see the subject through my eyes. Nothing made a bigger difference in my live than teachers with empathy. I want to be that person for others if they ask me to.
Community grants me safety, joy and even love. People sacrifice things to make a difference in my life. I express my gratitude as much as I can.
Leadership is not about power, it's about other people trusting in our competence. Accepting responsibility connects me to my community and creates a sense of purpose.