collect

The word collect means to bring together things, typically scattered or widespread things. To Gather, accumulate, assemble, stockpile, store.

For a long time, I have considered myself an avid collector. And I realize that’s sort of a different word to use inside of creative practice. In this episode, I want to talk about the act of collecting—what it means for me to be in process. Because I think it’s the act of collecting, and deciphering what I collect, to turn it into material that is process.

Reflections

• My process for collecting isn’t linear.

• I collect what I am curious about.

• I don’t only collect ideas, I also collect visual information.

• I let myself be the researcher.

Resources

For note-taking

• Notion

• Moleskin sketchbook

• Notebook (this one was gifted to me)

• Softcover notebook

• Pocket notepad

• Everyday notepad

• Spiral notebook

• Sticky notes (<3 them all)

• Steno pad

• Voice memos app

• Notes app

• Film photography (I shoot on a canon AE-1 program and an olympus XA2)

• Phone camera (I have an iPhone 13 mini)

Connect

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