Over the past few years, I've kept all sorts of sketchbooks.
The practice began when I was studying design at SCAD. One of my greatest teachers Xavier Pick taught us to carry a sketchbook to observe the world and explore ideas. Since then, sketchbooks have become my own space to play, explore and make mistakes.
By day, I work full-time as a product designer at a tech company. In the age of AI, we chase speed, efficiency, and the pressure to make the right decision. We rarely have time to pause and think. Sketchbooks give me a chance to slow down.
Every sketchbook is our own personal space. No one knows what's under the cover, so there's no need to be afraid of being judged. Traditionally, we tend to express ourselves through words most of the time. Drawing is like an extension to me because sometimes words can't fully express how I feel, but a colour or a shape can.
If you ever worry that you're bad at drawing, think of it as simply making marks on paper. It doesn't matter what you draw; every mark is just a different quality of line. You don't have to make things perfect or finished. Just turn them into the process of making ideas.
When life gets busy, it's hard to make time for my sketchbooks, and I'm trying to do more of it. In a way, this site reminds me how my sketchbook journey began, and motivates me to keep going.
I'll keep adding new sketchbooks here. Thank you for visiting.