Building a curated creative library designed for storytellers who value thoughtful design over endless choice.
Category
Startup / Product
Status
In Progress
Role
Founder & Creative Director
Deliverables
Product Strategy • UX/UI • Brand Identity • Website Design
Tools
Figma • Notion • Next.js • Supabase
The Quiet Gallery
The problem I kept coming back to wasn't finding beautiful assets.
It was finding ones that still felt intentional after the hundredth search.
Overview
Muse Archive is my long-term startup focused on giving authors and creative businesses access to thoughtfully curated visual assets. Every decision, from the museum-inspired branding to the licensing model, is built around making creative resources feel more intentional and valuable.
The Question
Creative assets have become overwhelming. Endless libraries, AI-generated content, and inconsistent licensing make it difficult for authors to find imagery that feels unique, cohesive, and commercially safe.
Finding the Answer
I designed Muse Archive around curation instead of volume. Inspired by museums and galleries, every collection is intentionally crafted, creating a slower, more thoughtful experience that values quality over quantity.
What Shaped it
Experiment without expectations
Learn through making
Explore new mediums
Document creative growth
Follow curiosity
Thanks for taking a look behind the design.
