I used to genuinely enjoy publishing blog posts. Writing, reflecting, and sharing ideas gave me energy. But over time, my schedule became filled with other things. I started following external demands and timelines, and that slowly pulled me away from the reasons I started creating in the first place. I noticed I was mostly responding to what others needed instead of taking time to create from intention. When you're not careful, it creeps in. At some point, I realised I needed to pause.
Listening in stillness
The past two years have been contemplative. I spent three months on personal reflection, followed by eight months of rethinking how I approach my work. Throughout that time, one idea kept coming back: creation as connection. The wish to reach hearts, near and far. To cultivate kinship among fellow designers, thinkers and makers.
I studied communication. I've always loved language. But speaking has never been my strongest form of expression. Even in Dutch, my native language, I sometimes struggle to find the right words. When I write, though, my thoughts find their rhythm.
I'm not someone who shares selfies, and I don’t feel drawn to teaching in the traditional sense. While many designers do teach, I’ve realised that’s not the path I want to follow. But blogging has always felt like an authentic way to express myself and inspire. If you prefer fast videos, this space may not be for you. Then again, you're probably not reading this anyway. What I long for is to share knowledge with those who welcome it, in a way that honours my strengths.
Learning as a daily ritual
One of the purest joys of running an atelier is the learning. Every day brings something new: a deeper insight into textile history, a new way of seeing colour, a fresh thought on how I want to shape the world through design.
Lately, I’ve been thinking carefully about how to share my work in ways that feel generous and true to my zone of genius, as they say. Ways that reflect both the skill and the soul of my practice.
And so, writing returns. A space for reflection. A container for ideas.
With new intent
So here I am, returning to the practice of blogging. Writing about the things that move me: the choreography of colour, the poetics of material, the transformations that design can bring.
I am excited to share more about my practice, my collaborations, my experiments. About the beauty of pigment, the dedication of craft, and the possibilities I see for more inclusive, more thoughtful, more chromatic design.
Let’s see where it leads.
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