Peifolio

MAR. 01, 2026

Last week, I experienced two of a designer’s worst nightmares: a sudden InDesign crash and a thumb drive that inexplicably failed. Both events highlight the persistent technical vulnerabilities within our field and serve as a vivid reminder of the critical importance of maintaining regular file backups.

I came across a quote about composition that resonated deeply: composition is a statement about how you believe the human eye and mind work. The use of the word “believe” suggests that composition is inherently subjective—much like design itself. To me, composition forms the foundation of any design; it is a creative process aimed at achieving visual unity while aligning with the project’s purpose. In essence, it functions as the blueprint of a design, guiding the viewer’s eye and mind through deliberate arrangement.

Over the past week, I’ve been focused on developing a catalog project that involves extensive typesetting and style organization. This work requires a careful balance between aesthetics and structure—a combination that runs deeper than it may appear. Interestingly, such detail-oriented design tasks are often under-appreciated in my opinion.