When writing this manifesto, I wanted something personable and fluid—something I can look back on and
still find relevant.
The manifesto's structure is designed to be revised over time, as suggested by the parentheses, adding new meanings
of what design means to me. With an ever-evolving world, ideas change, habits change, and ways of
approaching design will have to adapt.
I design (…)
I design (with purpose). Without purpose, the creative drive can run dry. I begin with a goal in mind while
remaining open to all possibilities—failure or success—and expect the unexpected.
I design (to make a difference). Rather than focusing solely on aesthetics, I design to foster connection,
spark curiosity, and encourage change, hoping to make even the smallest difference.
I design (to create). I believe design can open opportunities for people to explore ideas, challenge
conventions, and see the world from new perspectives.
I design (because I have to). Design is intertwined with my existence; it runs through my veins. Ideas are
constantly circulating in my head, and while not every one comes to fruition, the act of designing gives
them a place to exist. If not now, then when?
I design (to remember). Every project carries a piece of me—a collection of my thoughts, experiences, and
being. Through design, I preserve those pieces and find a sense of peace in giving them form.
To design is to give purpose to ideas, create meaningful change, open new possibilities, express what must
be expressed, and preserve what should be remembered. Every idea has value, and design gives those ideas the
power to take shape and leave a mark. I design (because I can).
