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This site is a bit of a mix, you’ll find opinions, personal projects, and things I’m working on (or I'm thinking to carry out). Whether it’s a crazy idea, a logo design I actually like, or a melody that got stuck in my head, it all ends up here. 

Yes, I’m an introverted tech nerd with a soft spot for programming, robotics, 3D printing, messy sketches, and loud music. I spend most of my time exploring the weird overlap between coding, design, and creativity, building stuff, breaking stuff, and occasionally making it all work again. I’m especially into understand machines and people, but I’ve also got a thing for drawing, composing moody tracks, and killing some demons in DOOM way more than I probably should.

This site is a bit of a mix, you’ll find opinions, personal projects, and things I’m working on (or I'm thinking to carry out). Whether it’s a crazy idea, a logo design I actually like, or a melody that got stuck in my head, it all ends up here.

The hidden theft of shrinkflation

In times of inflation, consumers expect prices to rise. What they rarely expect, however, is for the product itself to quietly shrink while the price tag remains the same. This tactic, known as shrinkflation, has become one of the most…

The hypocrisy of Apple on blue bubbles

Every June, Apple transforms into a champion of inclusivity. Its stores are draped in rainbows, its social feeds overflow with messages of equality, and its executives make carefully curated statements about belonging and diversity. At the same time, the company…

The twilight of critical thinking: why power thrives on the stupidity

We often hear about the importance of critical thinking, the ability to analyze evidence, question assumptions, explore perspectives, and foresee implications. Charts and frameworks, like the one that lays out the “cycle of critical thinking,” make it seem so…

The narcissistic CEO: when ego becomes the enemy of progress

In the corporate world, leadership is often romanticized as the driving force behind progress. We picture visionary entrepreneurs shaping the future, their charisma inspiring entire teams to build something greater than themselves. But reality is not always so noble. Many…