Curator's Note · On the Person Behind the Work

A Bit About Josh

I'm originally from San Diego, CA (about twenty minutes from the Mexico border), and now a senior at Stanford studying Design.

At my core, I love people. Their stories, their energy, and the small moments that make life feel meaningful. Whether it's through my design work, my digital camera photography, or the other ways I spend my free time, I try to amplify the authentic human experience in everything I do.

Permanent Collection

Field Notes & Favorites

A running list of things that mean a lot to me, updated whenever something new earns a spot on the shelf.

Collection A

Books & Films

3 Objects

Obj. 001 — Book

The Little Prince

My favorite book, hands down. I reread it every year, and the meaning always shifts.

Obj. 002 — Film Studio

Studio Ghibli

Some of the most beautiful animation I've ever seen. Whisper of the Heart is my favorite.

Obj. 003 — Film

A reminder to keep exploring the unknown, and to hug the people you love a little tighter.

Collection B

Songs That Mean a Lot

3 Objects

Obj. 004 — Song

Dancing Queen — ABBA

My karaoke song since I was three. Some of my closest friends still call it "The Josh Song."

Obj. 005 — Song

Nocturne — Chopin

My favorite piece I've ever played on piano, and still one of my biggest sources of inspiration.

Obj. 006 — Song

When Fortune Smiles — Kitty Craft

A song that always brings me back to one of my best friends.

Collection C

Favorite Things in My Room

3 Objects

Obj. 007 — Wall

Wall of Pokémon Cards

I've loved Pokémon since I was nine, and I'm glad the collection finally found a use.

Obj. 008 — Textile

Crochet From My Sister

A shoutout to my incredibly talented sister and best friend.

Obj. 009 — Photos

Lots and Lots of Photos

Capturing moments is one of my favorite pastimes. I love getting to look back.

Collection D

Miscellaneous

3 Objects

Obj. 010 — Habit

Reality TV, Always

Survivor, Big Brother, The Amazing Race, RuPaul's Drag Race. I love them all.

Obj. 011 — Meal

Chicken Tender Connoisseur

You can never go wrong with tenders, fries, and a side of ketchup.

Obj. 012 — Belief

Alternative Education

I went to a project-based learning school, and it changed how I think. Shoutout High Tech High.