Bloomerangas: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, we explore the question: “How to avoid creative burnout?”
We talk about why burnout often shows up when you’re creating for external rewards — and how everything shifts when your work aligns with your values and calling.
We also dive into the role of self-care, rest, and finding a way of working that truly fits your personality.It’s a reminder that sustainable creativity comes from balance, alignment, and knowing what fuels you.
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David Sedgwick is the founder of Studio DBD, an independent design studio based in Manchester. For over two decades, he has shaped the city’s creative identity through branding projects, exhibitions, and collaborations that celebrate people as much as design itself.
In this talk, David Sedgwick explores how human connection sits at the heart of both his work and life, emphasizing the importance of slowing down, staying close to people, and finding balance between creativity and everyday living. He opens up about curating exhibitions between Manchester and Barcelona, the lessons that shaped him, and the need to stay grounded amid the rapidly shifting landscape of design in the age of technology.
Check out David Sedgwick’s work: https://www.instagram.com/studiodbd/
👀 Read the article on our website: https://karalyte.com/david-sedgwick-on-human-connection-through-design/
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In this episode, we explore the question: “How to stay consistent when creating?”
We dive into what it really takes to keep showing up for your creative projects — especially the long-term ones. From finding the right balance between structure and flexibility to creating systems that support your flow.
We talk about the importance of clarity, how structure can actually free your creativity (not cage it), and why patience and adaptability are key ingredients for bringing big visions to life.
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More about Bloomerangas:
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📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomerangas/
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Monika Bielskyte is the founder of Protopia Futures and currently serves as Futurist in Residence at Nike (Embodied Futures: Storyworld Design and Strategy). She is also a futurist advisor to Climate Spring and Inclusive AI Lab, as well as a member of EY’s Luminary Expert Circle.
In this talk, Monika unpacks what it truly means to be a futurist — exploring how our values, stories, and embodied experiences shape the futures we design. From life-centric innovation to prototyping futures, she reveals how we can move beyond tech hype to imagine futures grounded in humanity, creativity, and care for all life.
See more of Monika Bielskytė’s work on https://www.instagram.com/monikabielskyte/ & https://www.instagram.com/protopiafutures/
👀 Read the article on our website: https://karalyte.com/monika-bielskyte-on-what-is-a-futurist/
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In this episode, we explore the question: “What if the version of success I used to chase no longer excites me?”
We dive into the evolving meaning of success — how it’s often shaped by family, culture, and society, and how we can redefine it on our own terms. We also touch on the cycles of desire, the courage it takes to let go of old definitions, and the freedom that comes with aligning your creative path with what genuinely lights you up. ✨
If you’re in a moment of redefinition, our Self-Reflection Cards are the perfect companion. They’ll help you explore where you are now, what truly matters to you, and what kind of success feels right for the next chapter of your creative quest.
👉 Check them out here: https://karalyte.com/product/self-reflection-cards/
More about Bloomerangas:
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◆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomerangas/
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Verónica Fuerte is the founder and creative director of Hey Studio in Barcelona — celebrated for its bold use of color, geometric forms, and clean visual storytelling. Her work has attracted collaborations with major clients such as Apple, Google, and The New York Times.
In this episode, Verónica opens up about her creative journey — how she shaped her signature style, built a collaborative studio culture, and continues to nurture authenticity in a world driven by trends and technology. She also shares what it’s like to lead an all-female team, balance motherhood with a thriving creative career, and build brands that truly stand the test of time.
Check out Hey Studio work: https://heystudio.es & https://www.instagram.com/heystudio/ ✨
👀 Read the article on our website: https://karalyte.com/veronica-fuerte-of-hey-studio-on-carving-out-your-unique-style/
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Let’s be honest — turning creativity into something that actually supports you can feel like a mystery. The shift often begins when you see your creativity not only as self-expression, but as a form to serve others.
When you start to see your creative energy as something that moves through you — not just for you — the whole experience changes. And the act of creating starts to feel like a dialogue with the world around you.
The moment your creativity connects with others — when it touches, inspires, or helps someone — it naturally begins to create value. The key is staying aligned: keeping your work honest, grounded, and in tune with what you truly want to express.
We often think of monetizing creativity as a technical or strategic process, but really, it’s about learning to receive — to let the exchange flow both ways. When your work serves others, it sustains you too.
🎧 Listen to the full episode to dive into the intersection of creativity, purpose, and financial flow — and explore how to create with both integrity and impact.
✨ A Course in Creativity is a perfect companion if you’re figuring out how to make your creativity support you financially. It helps you reconnect with your creative flow, gain clarity on your unique value, and shape what’s coming through you into something that serves others. 👉 Check it out here.
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Hi guys,
We’re back with another Design Rewind — and this time, we’re heading to Italy! 🇮🇹
In this edition, we dive deep into the hallmarks of Italian design — past, present, and future — and explore their lasting influence on today’s new generation of graphic, product, architectural, interior, and fashion design.
Alongside it, we’ve created a video-audio story that takes you on a journey through the works of Italian artists and designers across the realms of graphic, product, and architecture. From the optimism of the post-war Golden Era to the bold experiments of Radical Design, you’ll discover how the visionaries of the 20th century shaped Italy’s creative identity and continue to inspire today.
Take a look!
Italy carries its visual charm steeped in the romance of time, place, art, and culture. Its distinctive mark points to time-honored styles, innovation, performance, and futureproof movements that have (and continue) to impact the world of design.
Spanning between the 1950s and the 1970s, the golden era of Italian design laid the foundation for its emblematic identity. The newfound visual order blurred the lines between art, function, and technological innovation. Elegant corporate identities, modern advertising, branding, and other commercial uses of design soon replaced old projects for radical political groups.
High sensory experiences are not only inherent to the country’s way of life, but they can also be identified in Italy’s graphic design’s golden era—through daring colors, directional layouts, multi-dynamic use of graphics, stylized elements, and an overall unruly attitude in experimentation. The golden age bolstered Italy’s design identity, reaching as far as the Atlantic in a post-war creative exchange with American and German designers.
During the golden age, design became a means to rebuild and redefine Italy’s identity. Classic aesthetics, modernist principles, and post-war optimism brought together generations of local artisans, manufacturers, and designers in the latter half of the 20th century.
Italy’s design practice is expansive. Italian Modernism embraced futurism’s minimalist ethos (clean lines, high-quality craftsmanship, elegant forms). Under the “return to order” ideal, modern design broke away from tradition and, instead, championed simplicity in a muted palette, geometric forms, and minimal ornamentation.
By mid-century, Italian Postmodernism embraced a more playful, eclectic, and fragmented approach to design, paving the way to colorful, curvilinear works. With the idea of multiplicity, the highly-expressive and often misunderstood postmodern era adopted elements from different time periods and cultures, integrating various artistic mediums and techniques that were rich in references and meanings.
As a reaction against functionalism and the status quo, Italian Radical Design, or Anti-design, from the late 1960s promoted experimental, anti-establishment ideas using design as a tool for social critique.
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Eglė Plytnikaitė is a Lithuanian illustrator, recognized for her distinctive minimalistic yet bold style, often infused with a touch of vintage warmth. She has collaborated with major clients such as The New York Times, The Guardian, Bank of America, and the United Nations.In this Talk on Creativity, Eglė reflects on developing her unique style and the challenges that come with it. She opens up about her transition from architecture to illustration, the shifting creative industry, the struggles beginner illustrators face today, and the practices that keep her grounded and inspired.Check out Egle’s work: https://egle.plytnikaite.com https://www.instagram.com/egle.plytnikaite/✨👀 Read the article on our website: https://karalyte.com/egle-plytnikaite-on-finding-her-visual-style-as-an-illustrator/
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Thierry Brunfaut, Creative Director and Founding Partner of Base Design, has spent more than three decades reminding both clients and designers that branding is not about fitting in—it’s about daring to stand out.
Base Design, with studios in Brussels, New York, Geneva, and Melbourne, is known for shaping bold identities for clients like MoMA, the Louis Vuitton Foundation, and Théâtre du Châtelet.
In this talk, Thierry dives into the importance of staying authentic in design, the pitfalls of blending in branding, and the role emotional intelligence plays in client relationships. He shares why adaptability is crucial in today’s unpredictable market and what qualities modern designers need to thrive. He also highlights the dynamics of team collaboration, showing how creativity and collective effort can move past roadblocks.
Thierry Brunfaut and Aurélia de Azambuja, a senior designer at Base, will be giving a talk at OFFF Seville (November 27–29, 2025) on the theme “How to Make the Logo Bigger When the World Is Burning.” The talk will highlight their perspective on design’s role in turbulent times.
Find out more about Base Design:
https://www.basedesign.com & https://www.instagram.com/base_design/
For more inspiring content, visit our blog: https://karalyte.com/blog/ ✨
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In this episode, we dive into the question: “How do you increase engagement in teams?”
We explore why engagement is the heartbeat of any thriving team — shaping productivity, creativity, and workplace culture. We unpack what truly drives people and look at how to nurture stronger, more harmonious team dynamics.
The Bloomerangas Game is the perfect tool for this. It brings everyone on your team into the process, helping you reunite, recalibrate, and re-harmonize so the team flows as one coherent unit. We help you unblock, step out of your comfort zone, and tap into fresh new energy — so you can swim out into clean waters that take you to wider horizons.
✨ Check out the workshops we run: https://karalyte.com/workshops/
More about Bloomerangas:
☞ https://karalyte.com/bloomerangas
☞ Instagram: /bloomerangas
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In this audio story, we explore Japanese design through three timeless aesthetic principles: Yūgen, Kanso, and Datsuzoku. These concepts come from centuries of cultural wisdom — rooted in Zen Buddhism, Shinto beliefs, and Japan’s deep connection to nature, impermanence, and harmony.
Want to dive deeper?
Check out our Design Rewind article here:
👉 https://karalyte.com/design-rewind-ja...
You’ll find even more inspiring examples — from branding and graphic design to interiors, fashion, and immersive experiences.
✨ Find more inspiration:
☞ YouTube: @bloomerangas
☞ Instagram: / bloomerangas
☞ Blog: https://karalyte.com/blog/
Thanks for listening — until next time!
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Jovilė Sibilë is a multi-passionate creative—a creative director, brand emotion architect, community builder, and DJ. She also expresses herself through photography, poetry, event creation, drawing, and many other mediums.
In this talk, Jovilė Sibilë opens up about what it’s like to be a multi-passionate creative—embracing a world of interests without losing her sense of self. She shares the systems that keep her grounded, the therapeutic nature of creativity, and the joy of co-creating with others. Jovilė also reflects on societal pressure to “pick a niche,” the leaps (and risks) that come with creative pursuits, and the importance of self-acceptance.
Check out Jovile's work:
https://jovilesibile.com & https://www.instagram.com/jovile.sibile/
For more inspiring content, visit our blog: https://karalyte.com/blog/ ✨
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We’re thrilled to share with you a Talk on Creativity with Marina Willer – Partner at the legendary design firm Pentagram and one of the most respected creative voices in the design world. Marina leads brand identity projects for iconic institutions such as Tate, Amnesty International, and Rolls-Royce. Beyond design, she is also an accomplished filmmaker – her documentary Trees premieres at the Cannes Film Festival, telling a deeply personal story of exile and resilience.
In this talk, Marina shares her insights on the intersection of design, creativity, and cultural identity. She explores how her Brazilian roots shape her creative approach, the art of building systematic brand identities, and the power of collaboration within design teams. She reflects on nurturing creativity, balancing business acumen with creative vision, and the evolving role of AI as a partner in the creative process.
Find out more about Marina Willer:
https://www.pentagram.com/about/marina-willer & https://www.instagram.com/marina_willer/
For more inspiring content, visit our blog: https://karalyte.com/blog/ ✨
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In this episode, we dive into the creative world of Jonathan Zawada, an Australia-based multidisciplinary artist celebrated for his distinctive visual universes. In his work, Jonathan explores the complex interplay between technology and human experience—and our increasingly intertwined physical and virtual realities. He’s known for his collaborations with musicians like Flume and Mark Pritchard.
In this talk, Jonathan shares how self-trust became the compass guiding his artistic expression. He reveals how emotional responses to music and nature shape his work, and reflects on the evolving role of AI in the creative process. Along the way, he offers honest, thoughtful advice—encouraging emerging artists and creatives to trust their instincts, stay curious, and explore the limitless possibilities of creativity.
Check out Jonathan Zawada’s work:
https://zawada.art/ & https://www.instagram.com/zawhatthe/
For more inspiring content, visit our blog: https://karalyte.com/blog/ ✨
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In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts and insights on what creativity is—how to activate it, tap into it, follow its flow, and shape what’s coming through you into something that truly serves others and fuels the impact you’re here to make.
You might’ve seen on my website that we’ve just released a new set of courses on brand development—and creativity is one of them. What you’ll hear today is a little extract from A Course in Creativity. I hope it helps you tune into your creative energy, trust your instincts, and create with more ease✨
If you're curious to explore the full course, you can find it here: https://karalyte.com/product/course-in-creativity/
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We’re starting a new series focused on tips for creators who want to build a brand that aligns with their interests, skills, and strengths—while also resonating with what the market needs.
In this episode, we explore what an aligned brand really is and how to create one, based on the approach we advocate at Bloomerangas ✨ We hope you’ll find useful ideas and insights to help you define a brand that’s rooted in who you are, your values, your creativity, and the impact you aspire to make.
For more tips and practical tools watch the full class, The Aligned Brand, on our website at https://tools.bloomerangas.com/aligned-brand.
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Alex Trochut is a renowned graphic designer and illustrator originally from Barcelona and now part of the Apple design team in California. His client list includes Nike, Google, and The New York Times, among others—and we're proud to feature his work in our Style Cards Vol. 2.!
In this talk, Alex shares a deeply reflective look at what it means to stay true to your craft in an ever-changing, fast-paced world—diving into the heart of the creative process, the evolving role of AI, and a professional shift from nearly two decades of freelancing to working within the collaborative ecosystem of Apple’s design team.
Check out Alex Trochut's work:
https://alextrochut.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/trochut/
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Ricardo V. is the founder of The Branding People, a design studio with a global reach, with offices in Mexico, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. In this talk, Ricardo shares practical tips and hard-earned lessons from over a decade of running a creative studio.
From refining client collaboration and leading complex rebranding projects to aligning cultural nuance with creative direction and business strategy, Ricardo offers a grounded perspective on what it really takes to grow a creative studio with global ambition.
Check out the work of the branding people:
🌎 Website: https://www.tbpmx.com/en/
📸 Instagram: @studio_tbp
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We’re super excited to share with you a talk on creativity with Tyler Spangler— a freelance graphic designer who explores color, form, and photography through digital collages.
In this episode, Tyler shares his journey from painting surfboards as a kid to working with global brands like Hermès, Gucci, the United Nations, and Adobe. We discuss the challenges of freelancing and balancing between personal style and client work. Tyler also reveals his favorite collaborations, dream projects, and tips for aspiring designers.
Check out Tyler's work:
Website: https://tylerspangler.com/
Instagram: @tyler_spangler
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We, as human beings, are like electronic devices—with hardware (our bodies), operating systems (our mindsets), and apps (habits and beliefs) shaping how we function. Just as devices need updates and the right energy source, so do we. What holds us back? How can we align with our purpose and recharge with positivity to move forward with clarity and confidence?
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Today, we have a very interesting and somewhat unusual conversation on creative balance. In this episode, we explore how to find and achieve creative balance from within and manifest it as outward success. Egle will be speaking with monk Dwijamani Dasa, who will share his unique perspective on this topic. We hope you enjoy this episode—let’s dive in!
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Mexico's design scene is experiencing a creative revolution. In this episode, we highlight some of the artists transforming the landscape with their innovative works. Discover insights into their creative processes, explore their points of interest, and see how they're shaping the future of design in Mexico.
Very excited to share with you a talk on creativity with Sebastian Masuda, a Japanese artist known as the ‘King of Kawaii.’ The term ‘kawaii’ translates to ‘cute’ or ‘adorable.’ As an aesthetic style, it encompasses Japanese pop culture, and as a philosophy, it encourages people to reflect on what’s unique about themselves and contemplate how to navigate the social and personal challenges of the future.
Curiosity is the foundation of creativity. We invite you to explore your surroundings to generate new ideas in life. Step out of your comfort zone and join us as we delve into valuable insights on the pivotal role of curiosity in sparking creativity and sustaining long-term success.
Resilience is one of the qualities we need to achieve our goals in life. It's one of the superpowers in our superpower deck of cards we use during the Bloomerang game for self reflection and high performance team development.
What is resilience and how can we develop it for our creative projects, individual lives, and collective future.
In this compelling episode, we delve into the profound realm of courage with Erica Jennings. Erica started her career as a lead singer in a band called Skamp back in the '90s. She continues to inspire people through her work as a musician, speaker, coach, and mentor. Whether on stage, through her writing, or in one-on-one interactions, she continues to spread a message of hope, resilience, and empowerment.
In this episode, Erica delves into the complexities of courage. She challenges conventional notions and invites listeners to redefine what it means to be brave.
Discover the dynamic nature of brand success and its connection to personal growth. Learn how to expand your creative horizons with the Bloomerang Light Game and define success using Brand Canvas. Regular check-ins help you celebrate achievements and nurture your inner creator. Join us on a journey where your brand's success mirrors your personal growth.
Before you start playing the Bloomerang Game, listen to this attunement in order to get into the right space and make the best of the game. Let's calibrate before you play! ✨
Discover the power of collaboration and building your creative community. Explore the art of selecting the right team members, fostering trust, and ensuring alignment in values and vision. Join us as we share valuable insights on forming your creative family and propelling your ideas to new heights.
Unlock Your Creative Potential: Embrace Imperfection and Discover Authenticity. Explore, Learn, and Evolve on Your Unique Journey.
Rekindle the essence of your childhood, of carefree exploration and insatiable curiosity. It can breathe new life into our adult existence.
Discover the journey of Valeriya Gogunskaya, a longboard dancer and founder of a magical longboarding camp in Portugal. In this inspirational episode, learn how she found her passion for longboard dancing and the transformative power of consistency and courage. Explore the metaphorical connection between longboarding and life, and find inspiration in embracing your true impulses and living your dreams with grace and authenticity.
Learn the art of letting go of life's noise, making space for true growth. Get inspired to cross the bridge of uncertainty, emerge transformed, and embrace a fulfilling, purposeful life. Get ready for a captivating adventure filled with joy, hope, and the power of self-reinvention!
Reflect on the exhilarating moments of adventure and constant change, and delve into the transformative journey of personal growth. Discover how embracing challenges and unlocking hidden potential leads to awe-inspiring experiences. Immerse yourself in the enchanting dance of excitement and expansion, where every step brings you closer to new dimensions of bliss.
Discover the secrets to establishing trust for your brand and gaining confidence from customers and collaborators. Refine your brand with patience, and watch it shine brightly in due time.
When you're living an authentic life aligned with who you truly are, you need to develop a few senses out there to help you navigate it better. How do you know if you're going in the right direction? Here's my tip for you.
Check out our Self-Reflection Cards and come play the Bloomerang LIGHT game in Factory Lisbon until mid-July. ✨
Wishing you all the best in living your life to the fullest 🙌🌊✨
https://bloomeranggame.com
Reflect on your level of creative and general bliss on a scale of zero to 10. Envision a thermometer-like tool to measure this bliss.
Regularly check in with yourself and monitor it, this simple ritual will enhance daily routines and bring abundant joy!
Reflect on your level of creative and general bliss on a scale of zero to 10. Envision a thermometer-like tool to measure this bliss.
Regularly check in with yourself and monitor it, this simple ritual will enhance daily routines and bring abundant joy!
Discover how you can level up to become the ideal service provider. We'll also explore the importance of nurturing relationships and share a tool, the Bloomerang Light game, designed to help you grow and improve.
Learn to balance spontaneity and structure as a creative person. We need structure to ground us and turn ideas into reality.
Routine is important, but don't forget to step out of your comfort zone and explore new directions and opportunities in life.
Finding your unique format of creative expression is ongoing. Just like surfing, it's a journey that requires patience and persistence. You don't just fall into your creative groove right away, you have to wait for it. But once you catch that wave, the ride is exhilarating!
Come along with Sam Wood on this creative exploration of branding power and image-making in the story of King Christendom and artist Gentile Bellini. Enjoy the listen!
Here are a few thoughts on the starting point of how we create things, and what makes the journey fun and inspiring. Come play the Bloomerang Game with me for more!
Here are a few tips on making adjustments when you are creating your dream in life. Come play the Bloomerang Game with me for more!
Meet Tosin Oshinowo - a globally-recognized Nigerian architect, product designer, and creative entrepreneur based in Lagos, Nigeria. During this talk on creativity, we dive with her into her career path, the design scene in Nigeria, and her work "Freedom to Move" that's featured in our Style Cards Vol.2.
Read the full talk on our blog.
Here are some tips for those of you who are striving to weave in your inner qualities into the brand in order to be better aligned with your brand and stay authentic. For more goodies like this, play the Bloomerang Game.
What comes to your mind when you think of the 1980s?
Do you imagine big, elaborate hairstyles or oversized shoulder pads? Do you hear upbeat music? Or perhaps, you think of color. If so, you might be onto something.
From multicolor and technicolor, to no color at all, there is no other decade in which color was more counted upon as it did in the excessive and eccentric 1980s.
Design is not an isolated manifestation of creativity but rather a response to what is happening around us. So, in order to understand the palette of the eighties, we must first remember the decade itself.
Freedom
Inner freedom steers us forward showing us the way. As we slowly let our guards down, remove our masks, and set ourselves free from everyone else’s expectations, we start stepping into our authentic selves. This strengthens our core and enables us to withstand the winds, the wild oceans, and the rollercoasters of life. Stepping into your true nature and acting from that place will release so much energy giving you new wings. Ready to take the next step inwards to fly higher up?
Letting go of the end result in your vision will open more doors for you. They might take you to places you've never even imagined before.
I am not propagating "bumming around and seeing where you'll end up", mind you. I'm simply inviting you to always keep an open mind, enjoy the process, and always strive to do your best. The rest will fall into their places when the time is right. 🙌
Letting go of the past in the way that you "delete it" and it never comes back is not really possible. What we can do, however, is transform the past by bringing it into the new light, softening in, and integrating it into the "new you" that's starting to shape up.
Our adventure in the Persian paradise with Sam Wood continues. Have a listen to this wonderful audio story. Read the full story on our blog.
In this episode, Egle Karalyte talks to James Kirkup, a London-based designer who runs an Open Understanding Studio. Kirkup offers a distinct perspective in commercial storytelling using elegant compositions of typefaces, whimsical imagery, and color. Enjoy the listen!
Here's our rewind of the best ideas from July in the world of brands, design, web3, and our society. Enjoy!
Listen to the interview with David and Max. David Rindlisbacher is a graphic and type designer, currently based in Lisbon. Maximilian Mauracher is an award-winning graphic designer and art director based in Berlin, plus the co-founder of New Standard Studio—a sustainable and environmentally conscious communications design studio. Read the full interview here.
Here's an overview of the best ideas from the world of brands, design, web3, and our society that we discovered in June. Stay on the beat with us 🙌