Strolling down the aisles of second-hand bookstores and flipping through magazines has always been a source of inspiration for me, sparking fresh ideas and igniting creativity. The tactile experience of handling vintage magazines, old books, and overlooked publications allows me to tap into a treasure trove of forgotten details—images, textures, and typography—that beg to be reimagined. Each page turned is a small adventure, a moment where I can uncover hidden gems that offer new perspectives and fuel my design process.

My design approach revolves around the act of discovery. I love composing layers of magazine clippings to form 2D scenes, each one a unique fusion of seemingly unrelated elements. This collage technique feels like piecing together a puzzle, where each mismatched image finds its place next to a complementary color palette or theme. Whether it's the juxtaposition of an old photograph with a bold graphic or the playful pairing of textures that shouldn't logically go together, I find joy in experimenting with these visual fragments. It’s a process of trial and error—of pushing boundaries and seeking out unexpected harmony.

As I sift through these magazine clippings, I look for subtle connections: the way certain colors resonate across different images, how a pattern might echo in the background of a seemingly unrelated photo, or how an illustration can breathe new life into a stark photograph. Once I’ve found those pieces that speak to each other, I assemble them to create dynamic, layered compositions that tell a story. It’s this blend of intuitive selection and thoughtful arrangement that defines my creative process.

What excites me most is the endless possibilities that emerge from this method. Each session in the bookstore feels like entering a new world, where anything can be recontextualized, remixed, and reimagined. Through this process, I’m constantly reminded of the beauty in the overlooked, the value of the discarded, and the power of small details to tell larger stories.