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Ritual: Printing One Photo A Day

A few years ago I came to the conclusion that a printed photograph is worth hundreds, if not thousands of digital photos stored on your phone or hard drive. I started digital photography in 2002 with a Nikon Coolpix 2500, followed by a Nikon D70 DSLR in 2004, and then

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The Serendipity Engine

Earlier this year I left my job. I felt a strong urge to recharge physically and, more important, mentally. The role had created a series of positive connections and had me embark on an intense public speaking spree, but I was exhausted and creatively stuck. On top of that I

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My LEGO Wall - From Work Tool to Art Installation

If you've visited my home in the last 5+ years or had a video call with me, you've noticed my LEGO Wall. It's a conversation starter for adults and a magnet for kids. What you might not know is how it got started. Yes,

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Velocitize interview on storytelling, great digital work, and personal vs. personalised experiences

Back in November 2018 I sat down with Andy North from Velocitize, a publication by WP Engine that shares strategic insights on digital experiences to marketers and agency folk, to discuss marketing trends and how brands can approach the constant evolution of how we converse and tell stories online. Some

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Taking a break: Breathing and Zen

I often need to create space and change things up a bit to counterbalance the "busy-ness" of work, submerged in emails, chats, and the stress that comes with the daily sense of urgency. Luckily, it's not all screen time and I get to do a decent

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Taking it slowly: why I love to send (paper) postcards

uring a recent lunch with a good friend who works as a digital strategist, I casually mentioned that I like to send postcards, to which she commented quite baffled “you still send postcards?”. My natural reply was “dozens, probably hundreds, of them each year”.