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4th of october, 2025
entry #2
exactly one month left of my residency in ljubljana. time feels both heavy and fast, i can’t believe it’s already been two and a half months. working on the same project every day, surrounded by new people and routines, i feel like i’ve been living inside a small bubble.
spending time here has taught me a lot about my practice, not just the work itself, but how i exist inside of it. i’ve been facing the uncomfortable sides too, like social anxiety, self-doubt, and insecurities about my presence as a designer. it’s strange how even when things are going well from the outside perspective, there’s still this quiet internal voice that asks tough questions. some days it’s loud, some days it disappears completely and i feel totally aligned, and i know exactly where I need to be.
being away from home has been the hardest. i miss the small familiar sounds of my apartment, my husband, my friends. there’s something about solitude that forces you to sit with yourself longer than you usually would. it’s good and hard at the same time.
slovenia notes/
last weekend i went on a small trip with anita and spela, two new friends i met here during the residency. we spent the day between lake jasna and kranjska, and ended with a long walk around lake bled. was the loveliest day in nature. i don’t think i’ve ever seen lake water so clear. beautiful mountains and the scenery slowly turning yellow. everything felt calm and a little unreal. being in nature that day grounded me in a way i didn’t know i needed.
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spending time here has taught me a lot about my practice, not just the work itself, but how i exist inside of it. i’ve been facing the uncomfortable sides too, like social anxiety, self-doubt, and insecurities about my presence as a designer. it’s strange how even when things are going well from the outside perspective, there’s still this quiet internal voice that asks tough questions. some days it’s loud, some days it disappears completely and i feel totally aligned, and i know exactly where I need to be.
being away from home has been the hardest. i miss the small familiar sounds of my apartment, my husband, my friends. there’s something about solitude that forces you to sit with yourself longer than you usually would. it’s good and hard at the same time.
slovenia notes/
last weekend i went on a small trip with anita and spela, two new friends i met here during the residency. we spent the day between lake jasna and kranjska, and ended with a long walk around lake bled. was the loveliest day in nature. i don’t think i’ve ever seen lake water so clear. beautiful mountains and the scenery slowly turning yellow. everything felt calm and a little unreal. being in nature that day grounded me in a way i didn’t know i needed.
current favorites/
i’ve been watching victoria jin’s youtube channel nonstop. her sewing videos are extremely beautiful, the way she films is so simple and poetic. i’ve been thinking a lot about video lately, and how i want to approach it more thoughtfully. working with composition and color grading. she makes me want to pick up my camera again and film my process in a quieter, more intentional way.10th of september, 2025
Eentry #1
i’ve been wanting to write long-form for a while, something slower than other platforms, more like an archive. a place to put my thoughts, process notes, current favorites, and things i’ll want to look back on later.
it feels like the right time to start. right now i’m in ljubljana, slovenia, for a 3.5 month residency. i’ve never been here before, never even heard of center rog until i came across their open call back in february. the conditions were good and the timing felt right, so i worked hard on the application and proposed a project that felt true to me. i’m grateful to have been chosen.
being here is special. it’s a rare kind of independence to step away from my studio in malmö and give this much time to a project. residencies are work, of course, but they also feel like little portals with new energy, new people, new rhythms.
⟢ digital precision vs. handmade irregularity
⟢ computer-based design systems vs. physical, tactile craft
from far away, the pieces look crisp and digital. but when you come closer, you see the texture of the wool, the imperfections of handmade work. i love that shift in perception, the dialogue between digital and craft.
the plan is four textile works. so far i’ve finished the first one (and the biggest). the colors are insane. the local wool has such a beautiful texture i couldn’t have imagined until i touched it.
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i’ve been thinking a lot about my work process during this residency. usually, i work very spontaneously - i see or hear something, and the idea for a piece appears almost fully formed. it’s very organic and flowy, which is reflected in my past designs.
this time i worked on lots of visual compositions, heavy research, and a full concept for a series of pieces, with a lot of structure and architecture, which is visually very present in these new works.
it’s been a challenge but also a grounding process. i think it’s given me a new dimension inside my practice.
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images from internet archive and antique pattern library
plus inspo, design references like shape grammars by jannis maroscheck and grid systems in graphic design by josef müller-brockmann.
i think i’ve found my favorite café, bar platana. old orange wood, marble stone floor, and the kind of atmosphere that feels untouched by time. i’ve been loving sitting outside drinking my espresso, just watching the city move.
another favorite: moderna., inside the museum of modern art. completely different vibe. grey concrete, minimal furniture, books and magazines everywhere. the closest I’ve found to a “book café” here.
and galerija fotografija, a gallery and bookstore. i could have bought ten books there, but traveling with art books is complicated bc they often bulky and heavy. i’m still thinking about these two, might get them before i leave:
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current favorites/
this past year i’ve been sewing a lot of my own clothes, a few pieces are in constant rotation now.
shoes from poeve. they kindly sent me two pairs, handmade in italy. the design, the quality, the comfort is unmatched. i wasn’t asked to share this at all, but i truly love them and feel lucky to find small brands who are really doing something good. their releases are tiny, only a few drops each season. feels rare.
lastely, long walks. most evenings i go on a walk along the river, past the bridges and enjoy the end of the day light, the light in this city is special. it’s nice to end the day admiring that.
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it feels like the right time to start. right now i’m in ljubljana, slovenia, for a 3.5 month residency. i’ve never been here before, never even heard of center rog until i came across their open call back in february. the conditions were good and the timing felt right, so i worked hard on the application and proposed a project that felt true to me. i’m grateful to have been chosen.
being here is special. it’s a rare kind of independence to step away from my studio in malmö and give this much time to a project. residencies are work, of course, but they also feel like little portals with new energy, new people, new rhythms.
residency project/
i called it through thread i render. the theme of the residency is “boundaries and frictions,” and i wanted to explore the space between two worlds:⟢ digital precision vs. handmade irregularity
⟢ computer-based design systems vs. physical, tactile craft
from far away, the pieces look crisp and digital. but when you come closer, you see the texture of the wool, the imperfections of handmade work. i love that shift in perception, the dialogue between digital and craft.
the plan is four textile works. so far i’ve finished the first one (and the biggest). the colors are insane. the local wool has such a beautiful texture i couldn’t have imagined until i touched it.
i’ve been thinking a lot about my work process during this residency. usually, i work very spontaneously - i see or hear something, and the idea for a piece appears almost fully formed. it’s very organic and flowy, which is reflected in my past designs.
this time i worked on lots of visual compositions, heavy research, and a full concept for a series of pieces, with a lot of structure and architecture, which is visually very present in these new works.
it’s been a challenge but also a grounding process. i think it’s given me a new dimension inside my practice.
plus inspo, design references like shape grammars by jannis maroscheck and grid systems in graphic design by josef müller-brockmann.
ljubljana notes/
ljubljana is small but feels full. always something happening, especially culturally.i think i’ve found my favorite café, bar platana. old orange wood, marble stone floor, and the kind of atmosphere that feels untouched by time. i’ve been loving sitting outside drinking my espresso, just watching the city move.
another favorite: moderna., inside the museum of modern art. completely different vibe. grey concrete, minimal furniture, books and magazines everywhere. the closest I’ve found to a “book café” here.
and galerija fotografija, a gallery and bookstore. i could have bought ten books there, but traveling with art books is complicated bc they often bulky and heavy. i’m still thinking about these two, might get them before i leave:
- palestinian dreams by bojan brecelj with contributions from ninety-nine young palestinian women and men. a book of self-portraits, reflections, and testimonies of hope.
- plant-based by tilyen mucik - photography made with chlorophyll on leaves, like a living herbarium. it even comes with a love letter to mother nature printed on seed paper so you can plant it and see flowers grow from it.
current favorites/
this past year i’ve been sewing a lot of my own clothes, a few pieces are in constant rotation now.shoes from poeve. they kindly sent me two pairs, handmade in italy. the design, the quality, the comfort is unmatched. i wasn’t asked to share this at all, but i truly love them and feel lucky to find small brands who are really doing something good. their releases are tiny, only a few drops each season. feels rare.
lastely, long walks. most evenings i go on a walk along the river, past the bridges and enjoy the end of the day light, the light in this city is special. it’s nice to end the day admiring that.
