A few days ago, I found myself in a ceramics studio in Copenhagen, hands deep in clay, completely immersed in the process. It wasn’t a professional move, nor a search for a new direction.

It was something else entirely: 

a conscious decision to give space to one of the many creative worlds I’m deeply drawn to.

I work in interior design, but around this discipline gravitate countless passions that continue to pull me in: photography, architecture, fine arts, illustration, craftsmanship.

Sometimes I wake up with an overwhelming desire to learn, to start a new class, to explore a new discipline or skill. The list of things I’d love to dive into seems endless—and that realization can feel frustrating at times.

Because the truth is: 

there’s simply not enough time to do it all.

But over time, I’ve learned that this isn’t something to resist or suppress.

It’s not dispersion. It’s nourishment. 

This desire to explore, to stay curious beyond the strict boundaries of my profession, is precisely what feeds my growth as a creative and a person.

Photography, for instance, has taught me the fundamentals of framing, light, composition, depth of field — the same principles I apply when working on digital renderings for my projects. Art history has helped me better understand how to create visual narratives within a space. Architecture constantly pushes me to think about proportion and context. And now, ceramics has reminded me of the beauty of working slowly, with intention, directly with your hands.

Each discipline I touch, even briefly, has something to give.

A new perspective.

A new rhythm.

A different way of observing and processing the world.

That doesn’t mean I want to become a professional in all of these fields. I know I won’t master them all. But allowing myself these moments of exploration—stepping outside the core of what I do, without pressure or expectation—has become essential. It’s how I keep my passion for interior design alive and evolving.

And I wonder: am I alone in this? Or do others feel the same pull?

Do you ever feel the urge to learn something outside your area of expertise? How do you deal with that tension between curiosity and focus?

As for me, I’ve stopped trying to quiet that inner voice. Instead, I listen to it. I try to give it space.

Because that curiosity is not a distraction—it’s my creative engine.

Even something as simple as attending a ceramics class can make a difference.

We don’t need to become experts in everything that inspires us. But carving out time to explore the worlds that orbit around our own is, for me, the best way to stay curious, fulfilled, and energized. And every time, I return with something new—not just as a designer, but as a person.