I spent part of my childhood with my grandparents in a small town in Ghana. My grandfather was blind, so we didn’t have a TV. Instead, we listened to the radio religiously and read storybooks from the town’s modest library. The radio helped me develop a vivid imagination. The text arrangement and the different illustration styles in the storybooks inspired me to start making things myself.

I’ve always wanted to publish my own magazine. In 2011, I registered one with the National Media Commission of Ghana. But when the internet became more widespread and social media began grabbing people’s attention with silly videos, I gave up on that dream.

A few years ago, my life took an unexpected turn. My design career hit rock bottom, and I was struggling. As part of the healing process, I bought a cheap sketchbook and began creating inspirational lettering and typography, often accompanied by simple illustrations. I posted these online every day to encourage others.