CREATIVE CHRONICLES

Discover how to infuse Whimsy into daily life for joy & creativity. Explore Whimsy as a mindset to transform the mundane into magic.

Exploring how uncertainty shapes identity, this post unpacks authenticity, personal agency, and finding your through-line in unclear times.

Growing up as a CODA to a Deaf, Mexican immigrant mother, I learned to navigate life across different languages, cultures, and worlds. This personal essay examines how my upbringing influenced my passion for design, accessibility, and community connection.

Feeling politically overwhelmed? This blog explores how creativity can be a powerful tool for activism, resistance, and healing. From design to storytelling, discover how small acts of expression can create purposeful impact.

The “curse of competence” is the hidden weight of being good at everything. This post explores how high expectations can drain joy and how unlearning can help restore it.

From dog parks to doodles in cafés, this post explores how digital and physical third spaces help us build community and connection in unexpected ways. Reflecting on personal experiences, social shifts, and a bit of grandma’s wisdom, it’s a look at how belonging can begin with a simple “hello” and the spaces that invite us to stay a little longer.

Lost in post-pandemic burnout, a class project and one moment of recognition reignited my creative spark. Here’s how I found my way back.

Why do the people who inspire me also intimidate me? Here’s how I turned that messy feeling into creative momentum.

Peek inside the chaotic, magical journey of a designer’s mind—from caffeine-fueled ideas to creative meltdowns and everything in between!