My World

A simple bio & curatorial milestones

I've always found quiet comfort in things that are slow, deliberate, and physical. In a world that runs on immediate feeds, heavy scrolling, and continuous notifications, I use this space to archive thoughts on analog habits, simple layout designs, and literature.

I collect classic mechanical cameras, study old paperback typography, and process my own black-and-white 35mm film. I believe that by deliberately stripping away visual clutter, we create silent, spacious environments where we can truly observe our surroundings.

This journal is my creative workspace. Here, I write personal essays, share photo collections, and explore how we can live more intentionally in a hyper-connected world.

Arjun CK portrait

Milestones

Visual Archivist & Curator

Independent Archive • 2024 - Present

Curating independent monochrome photography portfolios, cataloging vintage physical journals, and writing reflective essays on slow design traditions.

Editorial Design Scholar

Print & Typographic Study • 2022 - 2024

Studying classical typesetting grids, mechanical press methods, and physical paper fibers, exploring how traditional book layout formats translate to modern, responsive screens.

Independent Creative Writer

Aesthetic & Print Journals • 2020 - 2022

Contributed reflective essays, poetic essays, and short spatial commentaries to indie pamphlets, catalog collections, and self-circulated prints.