Years ago, I learned a lesson more valuable than mixing paints from an art teacher and mentor: the power of interdisciplinary thinking.

This approach has guided me throughout my career. I’ve experienced firsthand how ideas from unrelated fields can come together to create something impactful. But it’s not just about blending disciplines; it’s about discovering meaningful connections between them.

Today, that lesson shapes nearly everything I do—from leading workshops on human-centered design at tech leaders like Twitter and Google to my work as a pioneering artist in Web3. It’s a mindset that turns a career into a life, enriched by diverse experiences rather than a monotonous path.

More recently, I’ve recognized how my work in Web3 technology could profoundly impact the future of work by leveraging my background in change management. This connection is opening up new avenues for how organizations might approach digital transformation and human experiences in the evolving workplace, which led me to enroll in a graduate program in Industrial Relations at Rutgers to further explore these intersections.

Here’s the key point: The real world isn’t divided into neat categories. It’s interconnected and full of potential for those who can see the links. Whether you’re an artist, a technologist, or someone navigating a complex world, the ability to connect different ideas is invaluable.

The challenge is to look beyond the obvious and see the strategic, integrative connections that lead to deeper insights and understanding. But this isn’t just about professional life. It’s a way of seeing the world—a perspective that reveals more than a single viewpoint ever could.

So, what if we all embraced a bit of interdisciplinary thinking? Imagine the solutions we could find and the connections we might make in all aspects of our lives. After all, the world isn’t made up of isolated patterns; it’s a mosaic waiting to be understood, piece by piece.