What happens when AI is guided by curiosity instead of efficiency, and creativity instead of code? These creatives are showing that when AI is treated as a catalyst — not
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No matter how serious the intent of any design project, a designer must inevitably begin with the freedom of unfettered exploration; let’s call that play. Play is a key element
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This is a book cover column—and thus it seemed like a wildly egregious oversight to not feature a new book that manages to pull off two hardcover covers in a
Some of the best travel memories I’ve made weren’t found in guidebooks; they were in hidden gems in alleyways, adventures off the beaten path, and hole-in-the-wall eateries all found through
Continue readingKoto’s New Brand Identity for Tripadvisor is Built by Travelers, for Travelers
Just Hard Squeezed, the latest release from Boston Beer Company, brings a bold twist to the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with a non-carbonated hard juice made from real fruit. The visual
Continue readingJust Hard Squeezed: Thirst’s Juicy Take on Ready-to-Drink
Five minutes is rarely an eternity, but it’s a lot more time than you think. I experienced this in Tokyo in meetings with the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar company. The
Thank you for joining us for the weekly conversation between photographer Craig Cutler and illustrator Craig Frazier. Their collaboration is a testament to the unexpected alchemy of creative play. The
When was the last time you saw a law firm website and thought, “Wow, that’s memorable”? If you’re drawing a blank, you’re not alone. For decades, law firms have played
Thank you for joining us for the weekly conversation between photographer Craig Cutler and illustrator Craig Frazier. Their collaboration is a testament to the unexpected alchemy of creative play. The