Learning how to swim at a young age was exhausting and overwhelming. Yet I found sanctuary in the backstroke, learning to move forward while staying relaxed in the discomfort.

That early lesson shaped how I approach design today. My creative process can feel uncertain and uncomfortable at times, but I lean into it as I move forward, and it’s in these moments of tension that my best ideas often emerge. Like swimming backstroke, I’ve found that staying present, trusting the process, and taking it one stroke at a time allows me to create work I’m truly proud of.

For me, design isn’t about avoiding struggle. It’s about finding comfort within it.