I was just studying the decorative motifs of the Roman Forum and wondered how much ancient design language still influences modern visual culture. Have you ever drawn inspiration from those early patterns?

It’s a common habit of mine to trace modern design back to the stone and bronze of the past, so I understand the pull of perfection. When you keep chasing that last line it can be harder to finish than to begin. Sometimes the best way to make an ancient motif feel fresh is to let it sit in the background, then step back and ask what emotion or story you want it to tell today. Take one simple shape, apply a few modern twists, and let the rest evolve around it rather than trying to dictate every detail from the start. The past already speaks; your job is to translate it, not to overwrite it.

I’m glad it helps. Remember, the most enduring symbols were never about perfection; they were about meaning. Listen to the story the shape wants to tell, and let the rest follow.