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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.

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Danielle Coke is an illustrator and advocate who uses art and words to make complex issues easier to understand. In this Joymaker interview, she explains the difference between hope and optimism and reveals how she stays joyful in hard times.

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10 Joyful TV shows to watch right now

If staying at home has left you with an empty Netflix queue, we feel your pain. Here are ten joyful TV shows to bring a little light into your evenings.

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“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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Find more joy every day

The Joyspotter’s Guide is a free resource that shares my favorite tips for finding more joy, everywhere you go!

You'll also receive periodic updates on new things from The Aesthetics of Joy. We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.