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A few moments from our trip to Digital Design Days in Milan with simple.studio - the 10th anniversary edition of the event. (auguriii 🎉)
Three days of talks around AI, UX, motion, branding and the future of design. But the ideas that stayed with me most were the human ones - beauty, creative voice, point of view and support between creatives.
Stefan Sagmeister’s talk was a strong reminder that beauty is not just decoration - it shapes how we experience the world.
Another favourite was Guillermo Flores Pacheco, the illustrator behind the latest Photoshop splash screen artwork. He spoke about finding your voice, storytelling, and the importance of support between creatives.
Later that evening, we ended up talking at the party while we explored the interactive visual wall, and he encouraged me to keep developing my own illustration style.
A proper creative reset in Milan - with good talks, good people and a lot to think about. ☀️
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