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- Thoughts & Musings
It's good to have goals behing what you do. The thing is when those expectations get in the way of actually enjoying anything that happens in the process and is not immediately perfect.
And let's face it, in the beginning, it almost certainly won't be. There's a lot of struggle and sweat and tears. So what if seeking the absurd is exactly what we should be aiming for?
Discovering the answer to this question is not an easy task. I have struggled with finding my vocation pretty much since I finished high school, and just until the last couple of years I can say I got more clarity about what I want to do next, and the kind of future I would like to build.
Since this is a frequent struggle not only for me, but also for lots of my friends, I would like to share some ideas and tools that have been helpful for me in this process.
I've made a big effort to simplify the process I've gone through and to put into words things I would have liked to know years ago, when I had no idea of where to start, just to give you a little push.
Design inspiration is everywhere and film is without doubt a fantastic resource. It is formed by a richness of elements — the production, the soundtrack, the cinematography and use of color — that try to maintain our interest throughout the whole movie and bring to life a story.
Therefore, below a selection of films that celebrate design and show it from different perspectives, from the ugly to the beautiful.
It is quite wonderful that almost everything starts with writing. It's the base of theories, novels, films, music and even revolutions. Just the process of writing itself activates something deeply, it must; you suddenly begin to flow in a very interesting way, thoughts come and go and it can transform into something magical.
This is why I’ve decided to nurture the use of language and reflection, in the areas where my passions reside.
