by katiecadmin | 21 Sep 2017 | Perspective
Highs and lows. Ebbs and flows. Comfort and discomfort. Ease and challenge. No matter who you are, what you do, or where you are, this is the reality of life. Over the past month, I’ve been speaking with (and primarily listening to) a variety of architects:...
by katiecadmin | 31 Aug 2017 | Perspective
Wednesday last week was the first time I officially shut down my office. We had booked a 5-day holiday to southern Portugal where I was desperately seeking to disconnect, unwind, and relax. But I also had on my mind to check email once or twice a day; publish my blog...
by katiecadmin | 27 Jul 2017 | Perspective
You know those days when you’re in a slump, when self-doubt overcomes your mind, when you question everything? Well, Tuesday was that day for me. Those days come around every three months or so (according to my partner’s memory.) Majority of the day was thinking way...
by katiecadmin | 22 Jun 2017 | Perspective
Aiming for perfection used to hold me back from speaking up, sharing what I was thinking, and pursuing what I was interested in. I didn’t want to be wrong, ill-informed, or challenged. Deep down I had a sense that I was seeking something impossible. But I still...
by katiecadmin | 10 Nov 2016 | Perspective
Yesterday I was flooded with a huge range of emotions. Absorbed in the results of the US election, what I felt was akin to loss and grief. Throughout the day, I bounced between shock, denial, anger, depression, acceptance, and hope. It was unexpectedly paralyzing and...
by katiecadmin | 7 Jul 2016 | Perspective
After six months on maternity leave, I took some time to review my career and discover what I want to do next. To kickstart the next chapter, I wanted to share a longer version of my journey into social impact design and why this site was created. I hope you enjoy and...
