Experiment

Please turn the sound on.

I wanted to create a short, sweet video to showcase all the illustration work done for Inhabit. As I was looking for a funky tune to add, my two sons came running to see what I’d put together.

They’re 7 and 8 years old.

They started reacting to the video, and I began recording what they said. No script, just a bunch of random, honest sounds from two boys trying to give a voice to what they saw.

I found it funny — though, being their father, it didn’t surprise me much.

I find it fascinating that they really liked this work. I’ve also heard many positive comments from peers. Isn’t it interesting that when design work is playful and experimental, it not only catches the eye of designers but also connects with people of all ages?

Whether it’s a building, an illustration, or any design piece, if you’re playful and experimental, there’s a good chance you’ll naturally appeal to people both older and younger than you. And to me, that’s successful design.

Think of all the towers in your city. It’s not the tallest or slimmest that truly succeed, but the ones that engage the ground floor, creating spaces that feel alive and welcoming to everyone. That’s design that initially experimented, then found its balance. And that’s what draws you in, just like I’m drawn to this audio I can’t stop listening to.

Admit it. It’s funny.