A sketch above the rest
An architect with a need for creative freedom, finds a companion in his reMarkable.
Ideas on the fly
When you’re lucky enough for ideas to rocket into your mind at any moment, it’s probably a good idea to have somewhere to put them. This was the conundrum architect Matthew Grzywinski faced before he found reMarkable. Until his paper tablet was on the scene, ideas would come easily, but they would get lost easily too. “More often than not, I would write things on an odd scrap of paper or a sketchbook that I thought I would keep, and then it's gone,” smiles the co-owner of New York-based practice Grzywinski and Pons.
“The more you chase inspiration, the less likely you are to find it. You need to be agile in capturing that idea when inspiration comes knocking.”
Deeper than doodles
Apart from the obvious: saving paper and preserving ideas, reMarkable offers more than just stockpiling interesting observations. “In a sense, you're living with your process. I've learned over time that specifically seeking out inspiration can be counterproductive.” Like any creative pursuit, pressure is the enemy of inception. What sets reMarkable apart is its ability to facilitate a flow state, giving the mind space to breathe. “Creation is a journey, not a destination,” explains Matthew. A harmony between mind and hand occurs. And with no coercion behind a creative idea, the pure pleasure of being in the moment takes over. As an architect who has to draw out moments of inspiration like these every day, his reMarkable can be a handy addition.
“I like its portability. I spend a lot of time hand-drawing, and in the digital realm working as an architect, so it sits in that interstitial area between the digital and the tactile, and it bridges both of those worlds in a really fluid way.”
The sound of silence
This is all without mentioning silence. That golden and underrated ingredient, essential for focus. And something reMarkable can provide. “When I'm working in the digital space, incessant distractions pop up—email alerts, pressing invoices, contracts that need signing,” he reveals. “It’s hard not to be distracted, and it throws off your workflow.” The way his paper tablet lets Matthew transpose his ideas instantly, with no notifications or an IV drip to the internet, is a relief. “It seems to create a focus, and a sense that you don't have those distractions,” he says. Where focus leads, ideas are sure to follow.
See how reMarkable can help your ideas flow today. Learn more over on our product page.
