Do you know your IKIGAI ?

For me, it was a real discovery.

A compass that allowed me to Me understand myself👇

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Who am I, Where am I going and what guides me on a daily basis.

Both in my personal and professional life.

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Ikigai is that Japanese concept that means “reason for being.” That's what makes us wake up in the morning, feeling aligned with ourselves which gives meaning to our existence.

For a long time, as an artist and designer, I juggled between my many hats, my projects and my passions. I was exploring all the time, without really settling down.

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Then, I decided to write down (and draw of course 🎨) what defines me.

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To explore this balance between:

🟢 What I like to do

🟢 What I know how to do

🟢 What the world needs

🟢 What can I get paid for

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The impact? Significant.

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At the time of taking stock, this introspective work allowed me to clarify my path, to better connect to my projects and to align myself, whether as an artist or a designer.

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What I discovered was that I am an explorer of myself, nature, and art. I collect emotions, textures, landscapes, and transcribe them through my works and my projects.

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Art is my language, my way of translating what drives me. And to share my creative process with others.

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Design is the tool with which I structure my ideas And those of others to make them tangible.

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🖌️ Today, I feel in sync with what I do, whether in my artistic projects, my cultural mediations or my design collaborations.

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This process does not end with me. Transmission is also part of my ikigai. Whether while working with people from different age groups, or by leading high impact projects, I want to inspire and help others find their own path.

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💬 And you? Have you already found your ikigai?

💬 If so, what did you learn?

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I invite you to try this exercise. It is a powerful way to refocus and move forward with greater clarity, in life as well as in your projects.

Download my PDF template >

Finally, you can take a peek at the final visual of my IKIGAI.

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