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Throughout the zine, I also integrate text inspired by ideas I shared during this time. Although my work at the Belgian watch company Ressence remains confidential, this book captures everything else: the emotions, the people, and the discoveries that left a lasting impression on me.
It’s honestly more funny than deep. First week in Antwerp, I’m just wandering around the city, and I stumbled upon this bookshop on the corner. I walk in, and there’s this big book titled Corporate Identity by Wally Olins. I was so intrigued that I went home and typed the title on my computer. What I didn’t realize was that I was already adjusting to the Belgian keyboard, where the “A” is swapped with the “Q.” So instead of typing “Corporate,” I ended up with “Corporqte.”
Didn’t even notice it at first.
What would you consider the most significant skill or lesson you gained during your internship?
The most significant lesson I gained during my internship was learning to trust subtlety. I’ve always had an experimental, bold style, where I love to make a strong statement, but I came to realize that sometimes the most impactful design is the one that whispersinstead of shouts. At Ressence, I learned the power of restraint—how to let the design speak for itself without overcomplicating it.
It’s so simple that the people who say “I could design like that” are missing the point. The craft of the design, the craft of building a website, or creating a keynote presentation—those are the easy parts. What truly matters is the art, the insight, and
the bravery to create something of value.