My only career

Humans are design creatures. Since ancient times, we’ve manipulated form to create function that makes life easier: wheels, currency, vehicles, computers, AI, and countless other things we’ve built and evolved over time.

We all share the instinct to make our lives more comfortable. Using books to lift a monitor, hanging grocery bags on an umbrella handle, using sunglasses as a temporary hairband—these are all acts of design, intentional or not.

As a professional, design is the only career I’ve ever had. I love observing problems and the clever ways people navigate them. I enjoy making things. I change jobs every day within the same company. My work comes with deadlines, but the work itself is never finished or complete. That’s what makes it endlessly fun.

Whether I’m playing music, travelling, or reading—everything eventually connects back to design. If living is my input, then design is my output. And when I have enough input, the output barely feels like effort; it simply flows through me.

If I’m lucky in any way, being able to live my life as a designer is one of my greatest fortunes.