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Illustrated forest scene with a cabin by a lake, featuring a triangular blue character and a kiwi bird sitting outside. The Japanese title reads 'Designer Burnout #2: Reflecting on Creative Origins through Walden by Henry David Thoreau'

Burnout as a Designer #2 Returning to the Roots of Creativity with “Walden”

A personal reflection on burnout, solitude, and the roots of creativity — inspired by Thoreau’s Walden and life in nature.

CULTURES

Jun 169 min read

Burnout as a Designer #1 - Not to Fix, but to Coexist With

Burnout is something many designers and creatives experience at some point in their careers. In this post, I share my personal story as a freelance designer who went through burnout, along with how I chose not to “overcome” it, but to face it and coexist with it.

CULTURES

May 275 min read

A Fuji character floating in a bubble underwater with the text: 'To not drown in waves of information. What a designer realized after quitting social media.

Recovering from Social Media Fatigue

Feeling drained by social media? This post reflects on how social media fatigue can cloud a creator’s mind—and how books, blogging, and slowing down can bring it back.

LIFESTYLE

May 256 min read

A soft serve ice cream with colorful toppings is held up toward the back of a parked ice cream truck on a residential street. The background features a clear blue sky and tree-lined sidewalks.

Gotcha Lucky Encounter! New Zealand's Ice Cream Truck

A little story from the day I ran into one of New Zealand’s iconic ice cream trucks.

FOOD

May 52 min read

A sashimi platter on crushed ice featuring beautifully arranged slices of tuna, salmon, and white fish, garnished with shredded daikon, shiso leaves, and bamboo trays.

Japanese Premium Sushi Buffet in Auckland – EBISU OKI NO SUSHI SATURDAY Review

Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine and all-you-can-eat Sushi in Auckland! Japanese Premium Sushi Buffet in Auckland – EBISU OKI NO SUSHI SATURDAY Review

FOOD

Apr 133 min read

An A-frame sign placed on an asphalt sidewalk. The top half shows baked goods like muffins, while the bottom half displays a photo of colorful market tents. Bold text at the center reads, "WELCOME TO THE BRITOMART MARKET."

Tasting the World and Explore Handmade Shop in Auckland: Britomart Saturday Market

Explore the vibrant Britomart Saturday Market in Auckland! From global street food and handmade crafts to new local shops like EKIBEN and Duck Island Ice Cream — perfect for a weekend stroll.

FOOD

Apr 134 min read