How Travel Shapes My Eye for Design

Every time I travel, I feel my perspective shift. It’s not just the thrill of a new place—it’s how history, art, and architecture quietly train the eye to see differently. A curious mind is what creates a developed eye, and for me, travel has always been the best teacher.

In Greece, I was drawn to the simplicity of stucco walls and the warmth of reclaimed wood—materials that age with grace and tell their own stories. That balance of restraint and authenticity showed me that timeless design often lives in simplicity.

In Rome, standing beneath the Pantheon’s dome, I felt the power of architecture to move the soul. The geometry, the scale, the way light pours in—it’s design that defies time. It reminded me that creativity is about vision and courage, and that history can still inspire innovation today.

On the Amalfi Coast, I noticed how the landscape itself became part of the design—homes carved into cliffs, vibrant ceramic tiles echoing the sea, lemon trees layered on terraces. It was a lesson in harmony: how architecture can live with nature rather than against it.

And in Paris, I found myself in awe of the city’s timeless style. The proportions, the details, the elegance that exists in both grand boulevards and tiny cafés—it was proof that true beauty doesn’t need to chase trends.

These moments stay with me. They shape how I see light, texture, and proportion in everyday life. Travel reminds me that design isn’t just about what’s new—it’s about listening to the stories already written into materials, culture, and history.

For me, travel and design will always be connected. The more of the world I see, the more inspired—and curious—I become.