Designing Change
Illustration, ideas, and inspiration for changemakers.
Welcome! This is a space for exploring how imagination can help us create meaningful change. Here, I share insights from my work as an illustrator, designer, and coach—along with creative perspectives, practical tools, and stories to help you bring your ideas to life and make a difference in the world around you.
You have a big idea… Now what?
Have a big idea but aren't sure where to start? Discover five simple, creative project planning steps to clarify your vision, focus on what matters most, and turn your ideas into reality—one step at a time.
On Perfection
Is perfectionism holding you back? I share how my early experiences shaped my inner critic, what I've learned about letting go of perfection, and how embracing imperfection can help us create, lead, and make meaningful change.
An (Im)perfect Plan
The story about how I stopped asking myself how to get more things done and started asking a different question: Am I making time for the things that really matter to me? That shift—from productivity to purpose—continues to shape how I approach my own projects and how I work with coaching clients today.
You are creative. Really.
Think you're not creative? Think again. Creativity isn't limited to art—it's how we imagine different possibilities, solve problems, and create meaningful change. Here's why I believe everyone is creative, including you.
Watching Paint, Dry.
What it’s like being a visual artist who also has Dry Eye Disease. Starting in 2017 with LASIK surgery, my ability to use my eyes was limited to about two hours per day, broken up into 5-10 minute increments. This is the story of what impact that had on the trajectory of my life, and how it informs my work as a creative coach.
Taking Up Space
In this post, originally published in Upward Gallery Magazine, I describe how pivotal it has been to have a dedicated art space in my home, and my work to support others’ emerging creative voices.