observing the
things that matter

For the projects and companies they are launching, for their outlook on the future, for the domains they introduce us to. Ten notable people with valuable insights.

Refuel your mind while bumping elbows with the best and brightest; an international selection of notable events, gatherings and meetings worth adding to your calendar and your radar.

Creative communities, coworkers, teams. A selection of groups that influence how things are shaping up.

A good read can be hard to find; we present our list of books and magazines that are worth making time for.

Events today are big engines of creativity, production, and networking. As an industry and near philosophy onto itself, what trends are we seeing in live events and where are the opportunities to enrich these gatherings?

Creative city branding is a popular game, but raises questions about who the winners are.

As creativity becomes, arguably, the most valuable resource, city planners do their best to cultivate creative neighbourhoods where innovation can thrive. However, there is more to cultivating creativity than building coffee shops and craft supply stores.

Utopian visions of the city weren't only the remit of Archigram and comic books. Companies like Ford, Olivetti and Disney, driven by strong ideas about the relationship between community & business tried building their own versions.

Fearing a future where humans are afraid to experiment, two of the world’s most renowned engineers and inventors are crusading to re-create a culture where science, technology, engineering, and the acceptance of failure is once again appreciated and respected.