Hi, I’m Ingrid Fetell Lee. A designer and author, I founded the Aesthetics of Joy to help you create more joy in life and work through design.
I’m so glad you’re here.
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SC Perot’s Styles of Joy is a story about fandom, belonging, and the surprising ways joy helps us through hard times. In this fun Q&A, she lets us peek behind the curtain, sharing everything from her favorite travel hack and dream hobby to the word she overuses in her writing (and the snack she swears by, cottage cheese and all).
Why do your best ideas arrive in the shower, on a walk, or when you least expect them? This post explores the science behind intuition, insight, and why letting go of overthinking might be the key to your next breakthrough.
Our first-ever wallpaper collection brings the science of joy into your home. Inspired by the vibrant, carefree spirit of summer, each pattern bursts with color, movement, and playful details—designed to spark delight in every corner and make your space feel more alive.
The Commons is where thoughtful people come for conversations that matter. It’s a new kind of digital space built for deep connection, honest reflection, and real joy — no noise, no algorithms, just kindred spirits exploring what makes life feel truly alive. We can't wait to meet you!
“This book has the power to change everything! Writing with depth, wit, and insight, Ingrid Fetell Lee shares all you need to know in order to create external environments that give rise to inner joy.”
- Susan Cain, Author of Quiet and Founder of Quiet Revolution
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