Carnet

Windows on the world

This project embodies the real through its alteration: the view of the train undergoes a transformation, venturing into an imaginary path. It is a metaphor for artistic creation, where movement leads to the manifestation of an artwork. This artwork is born from the artist's encounter with reality, transitioning into the dreamlike, the dream. Only the innocence of childhood is willing to believe, while the adult gaze rejects the deception. These photographs invite one to retain a childlike perspective, to deny what our senses urge us to believe, and to feel...

Balancing Beauty and Design

In an age where aesthetics and functionality interweave to create consummate products and experiences, designers and creators navigate through a complex labyrinth in pursuit of the perfect balance. This equilibrium is not merely a blending of form and function but extends into a sophisticated harmony that infuses elements of beauty, innovation, and emotional resonance.

A fascinating exemplar of this quest can be drawn from the enthralling narrative of "Le Parfum" by Patrick Süskind, wherein the protagonist, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, embarks on a sinister yet enlightening journey to create a scent so...

Raymond Loewy's "Never Leave Well Enough Alone": A Synopsis

Raymond Loewy, often hailed as the father of industrial design, brought forth a significant contribution to the discourse on design and aesthetics with his book "Never Leave Well Enough Alone." Within its pages, Loewy unravels his philosophies and guiding principles concerning design, consumer behavior, and the intrinsic importance of aesthetics in commercial products.

A crucial premise in Loewy's work is the belief that beauty, functionality, and usability are inseparably intertwined in the realm of successful product design. He posits that consumers innately lean towards items...

Embracing New Visions: Transitioning from Fujifilm to the Hasselblad X2D 100c

Part 1: A Triumph of Form and Function

As I unpacked my Hasselblad X2D 100c, leaving behind my days with Fujifilm, I was welcomed into a world where superior technology is harmoniously united with sleek design.

Its 100-megapixel medium format sensor, meticulously encased in a beautifully designed, ergonomic body, stands as a beacon of what the future of photography can look like: immense power packed within a streamlined, user-centric design. For an artist like me, the X2D 100c emerges as a...