A JAPANESE AESTHETIC THAT FINDS BEAUTY IN IMPERFECTION AND IMPERMANENCE.
Wabi-sabi comes from two Japanese words: wabi, once meaning the loneliness of living in nature, and sabi, the quiet beauty that comes with age and wear.
Over time, their meanings shifted toward an appreciation of simplicity, imperfection, and the passage of time.
Instead of hiding flaws, wabi-sabi embraces them as part of the story.
In graphic design and illustration, wabi-sabi shows up in hand-drawn lettering, visible brush strokes, or layouts that lean into asymmetry and imperfection.
Even digitally, a touch of texture or irregularity can make a design feel more human, and sometimes, more beautiful.
