Personal Motivation

My motivation to design also has a personal origin. During a time when someone close to me was seriously ill, the significance of design in my life became clear. Even though he had very little strength, he found the strength to call me. I would come and sit beside him on the bed. He would be waiting eagerly with his iPad out, ready to share product presentations, new releases and reviews of cars, technology, watches and design.

For a moment, it felt like the world went quiet. We found little pockets of happiness and exchanged life lessons. The heaviness of the situation evaporated as we talked and laughed. Sometimes it lasted only a couple of minutes, but those moments felt like an eternity. That shared interest offered distraction, inspiration, motivation and some comfort. Those formative moments created beautiful memories I still cherish today and reshaped a big part of my identity. In a sense, design became a bridge to meaningful connections.

At the same time, I experienced how difficult poorly designed products can be to use when someone is ill and vulnerable. What might normally seem like a minor inconvenience can become a significant barrier. Shortcomings in usability become particularly apparent in those moments.

I carry that awareness into my work: I want to develop beautiful, thoughtful and user-friendly products that improve everyday life, bring people shared moments of joy and create connections across generations.