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Katya Jeppesen Frank
2 days ago3 min read
Mindful by Design: Sweating Together in Hot Places
and the art of ritual. I sit here writing to you, staring at the vast mountains and snowcapped chalets of the French Alps, contemplating...
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Katya Jeppesen Frank
Jan 103 min read
Mindful by Design: Everything I Learned from a Buddhist Mediation Retreat
Part 1 of my new blog series contemplating life and design through a meditative and mindful lens. My journey toward enlightenment didn’t...
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Katya Jeppesen Frank
Jan 34 min read
Reaching for the Stars but Getting to the Moon: Goal Setting for the New Year
What are your New Year’s resolutions? panic Umm, find my calling? Eat better? Hit the gym more? Get a promotion? Sleep??? I’m sure we’ve...
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Katya Jeppesen Frank
Dec 27, 20244 min read
Detoxifying the Body: Does the Answer Lie in Ayurvedic Medicine?
And how this ancient healthcare system is being embraced in the West through Eastern-originating brands today. For many, the past few...
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Katya Jeppesen Frank
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Avoiding Death in an Auto Rickshaw
And how I got gifted a banana in the street. This week saw me tumbling into the back of a rickety auto-rickshaw, jolting down the...
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Katya Jeppesen Frank
Nov 29, 20242 min read
Coupling 2000s Technology with Wellies and Woollens
How an Old Digital Camera and a Few Nights at Home Challenged My Perspective on Technology and Nature Today marks my return to the city...
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Katya Jeppesen Frank
Nov 22, 20243 min read
Jaguar’s Identity Crisis: Did It Really Roar Away Its Heritage and Customer Base?
My thoughts on the rebrand that’s on everyone’s lips right now. Once synonymous with British luxury and performance, the brand is now...
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Katya Jeppesen Frank
Nov 15, 20242 min read
On Imposter Syndrome and the Launch of My Second Small Business
It’s all about trusting the process. Tomorrow marks a new chapter for me: the launch of my (second) small business. I’m feeling a mixed...
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Katya Jeppesen Frank
Nov 8, 20242 min read
Tangy or Nutty? What I’m Designing This Week: Sweets in the Box 2024
Entering a packaging design competition with a set brief from the Model Group: Sweets in the Box . The freedom to make my own creative...
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Katya Jeppesen Frank
Nov 1, 20243 min read
What Does the New Budget Mean for Design, Innovation, and Creative Industries?
The recent budget announcement has left many feeling uncertain about the future. However could this increase in government spending...
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Katya Jeppesen Frank
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Why I’m pretending my portfolio is like a bottle of fine wine.
Don't Rush It: The Art of Portfolio Refinement Let’s be honest: creating a portfolio is a daunting task. How does one possibly condense...
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Katya Jeppesen Frank
Oct 18, 20241 min read
Vulnerability and Change as a Constant
Finding My Place in the Design World As I sit on a noisy train, traveling from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids to visit my little...
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Katya Jeppesen Frank
Oct 10, 20242 min read
Why I Love p5.js
Creative Coding for Designers, Artists and Visual Thinkers Introduction As a designer with some knowledge of C++ and a growing interest...
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