Laughter is often a result of our expectations being thwarted.

I believe that encountering different experiences allows us to reshape our mental patterns, see the world differently, and enhance our creative problem solving skills; It is important to create opportunities that allow us to experience the unfamiliar in safe and intriguing ways. For me, creating novel sounds has proven to be a pathway to do so.

Design my own instruments is a journey that I commenced slowly, and improving my designs will be one that lasts for the remainder of my life. There are so many diverse and wonderful skills to learn, with aspects from form to functionality to consider. At the core of this is a human engagement, the desire to create interactive sonic ecosystems that are inspiring to explore and reward playful interaction with frequent surprises and giggles.