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To Flâneur: Wandering as a Practice of Attention and Creativity

To flâner is to wander without agenda—to explore, notice, and let the world arrive without instruction. In this Studio essay, I reflect on wandering as a practice for creativity, attention, and making space for ideas.

Rob Lambert on stage at a conference

How to Get Your Conference Talk Accepted

A strong conference submission signals clarity and credibility. A practical guide to writing proposals that get accepted — from finding the CFP to submitting with intent.

The riverside in Zurich

Zurich: Conferences as Creative Pilgrimage

A reflective photo essay on conferences, travel, sound, and creativity—how walking Zurich helped reshape a keynote and renew creative attention.

Berlin TV Tower

Berlin: Field Notes on Noticing

Noticing is one of the most valuable human skills—it shapes what we see, what we think, and what we create.

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Why Paper Still Matters: Analogue Tools as Thinking Environments

Paper is not obsolete — it is thinking technology that has survived every digital revolution. A practical case for analogue tools as cognitive environments, not nostalgic curiosities.

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10 Rules for Working in My Studio

Simple rules for focus, respect, and creativity in a personal workspace — and why constraints can create freedom.

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Leadership as a Chapter in a Bigger Story

Leaders shape chapters in the story of an organisation. How narrative, clarity, and alignment help teams grow and move toward meaningful goals.