A life built out
of curiosity
I grew up in a big family - six kids, constant noise, constant movement. My mother was a doctor, my father a musician. I think I ended up somewhere in between.
As a kid, I tried everything I could get access to. Sports, theatre, music, random creative workshops - anything that felt new. We didn’t have much access to internet, so I read a lot. Later, when I finally got a computer, I wasn’t allowed to just play games.
So I started learning things instead. I remember downloading Photoshop tutorials on a floppy disk from a school library, going back home, and trying to repeat them without internet.
That’s probably where everything started. It wasn’t just about design - it was about exploring, figuring things out, and stepping into the unknown.
Drawn to explore what’s beyond
Travel changed how I see things. It’s one of the best investments I’ve made - it reshaped how I think. Growing up, I read a lot - especially stories about distant places and exploration. Writers like Jack London and Jules Verne left a strong impression on me. I think that early sense of adventure stayed.
At some point, I realized the world wasn’t something distant. It was accessible. Once I started earning my own money, I began to travel more - exploring the US, spending time in Europe, and eventually living in Southeast Asia for several years.
Living there brought a completely different rhythm. New environment, new people, a slower pace of life. I learned the language, made local friends, bought a bike, climbed a volcano, and spent a lot of time in the ocean. Surfing became something I kept coming back to - and something I still want to get better at. The ocean still pulls me in.
I think that’s part of it - I’ve always been drawn to exploration. To places, experiences, and situations that feel new and slightly out of reach.
Speed, focus, movement
Motorcycles became a big interest of mine over time. I started with simple curiosity, but it quickly turned into something bigger.
Riding has a way of pulling you into the moment - it requires attention, awareness, and control, and I like that. There’s no room for autopilot - you have to be present.
I want to own a sport bike at some point. There’s something about that combination of precision, speed, and discipline that really appeals to me. It feels like something you grow into over time.
I also want to try touring one day and explore Southeast Asia on two wheels - moving through places slowly and experiencing more of what’s in between.
Music shaped how I think
Music has been part of my life for a long time. I studied it professionally - college degree, years of practice, playing in bands, touring, and performing live.
It shaped how I think and how I feel things - rhythm, structure, dynamics. A lot of that translates into how I approach design.
Music trained my sense of timing and flow - how elements interact, how tension builds, and how resolution feels. I approach interfaces in a similar way.
I still make music as a hobby and am currently setting up a small home studio.
Curiosity as a constant
I’ve tried a lot of different things over time, and I think that shaped how I see the world.
I like learning, exploring, and putting myself in new environments - whether it’s a new place, a new skill, or a new way of thinking. That curiosity is probably the only consistent thing in all of it.
If you’ve made it this far - thanks for taking the time to read and get a small glimpse into my life.
If you’d like to work together or just connect - feel free to reach out.