I grew up surrounded by originality.

My mom was an art historian and teacher who could create something from almost anything. Lightbulbs became Christmas ornaments. Coffee cans became drums. If I wanted something, she'd figure out a way to make it by hand.

My brother, a historian and ceramic artist, creates work full of character, personality, and craftsmanship. Nothing mass-produced. Nothing copied.

That spirit shaped me. As a collage artist and designer, I love taking forgotten pieces of the past and giving them new life. The ideas that drive my work come from curiosity, experience, mistakes, experimentation, and imagination—the wonderfully human parts of the creative process.

That's why originality matters so much to me.

AI can generate images, logos, and layouts in seconds, but generation isn't the same thing as creativity. Creativity comes from lived experiences, influences, emotions, conversations, and the spark that turns an idea into something meaningful.

Beyond the creative concerns, generative AI raises real questions about environmental impact, labor, and the future of creative industries. Those conversations matter.

Technology has its place, but for me, design is about people. It's about storytelling, problem-solving, and creating something that couldn't have come from anyone else.

Everything I create is made with human imagination, human hands, and human intention.

AI has no place in my creative process—and it never will.