Month: June 2023

I typically find it hard to take a time to find time to let nature spark my imagination. I think generally inspiration hits me as I’m working through a problem or on a project rather than hit me as I’m out in nature. If I’m stuck on something I will often try to take a break from whatever it is to take a shower, play a video game, go for a run, watch some videos on YouTube, or even just to sleep. Through these breaks I often find a working solution.

As the weather has gotten nicer, I’ve been trying to bike to school as much as possible. I’ll listen to a podcast as I ride through West Lake Union. I find that, although tiring, I usually have more energy while at school and in the evenings to get through my course work.

The closest I’ve come to finding inspiration while in nature was a few weekends ago, I went for a hike with my partner and some friends. While on the trail I spotted a number of mushrooms growing from the trunks of trees or out of logs on the ground. For interactive design I am working on a project which involves probiotic soda which has been infused with mushrooms. It was fun to see something that I’m working hard on for school just casually growing in the wild. I ended up taking some pictures to reference when I made it home.

Overall, while I don’t typically find nature to be the my primary source of inspiration, I find that it is essential for me to take breaks and engage in various activities to help me find solutions and to recharge. The encounter with mushrooms during my hike served as a pleasant reminder for the project I am currently working on, and it added an extra layer of connection to the natural world.