I once heard that no man is an island, and for the longest time I didn’t believe that. I always thought of myself as someone who could handle everything on my own, with no help. Over time, the idea of being an island came back to haunt me, holding me back. Seeking help was one of the hardest things for me to do, but the more I did it, the easier it became.
Eventually, I reflected again on the idea and saw the error in thinking that way. Adaptation through reflection and change is something valuable that I learned from this new mindset. Hearing the ideas of others is just as helpful as having your own, and through this collaboration, new ideas emerge.
This has helped me grow in tolerance and patience, as something I don’t see or understand in the moment could develop into something meaningful if I keep going without giving up. This lesson has stayed with me as something fundamental in how I view design—it is a process of changing and learning through different perspectives and outcomes.