Inspiring creative stories and mourning the end of summer
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Back to school vibes are in full swing as we say goodbye to summer. September gives us an opportunity to review, reflect and look forward to what’s to come. Not ready to let the summer go? Our first article will help you process the end of the season.
We’ve got many inspiring creative stories in this week’s issue. From inclusive office design at Duolingo to using AI to communicate with the natural world – there’s something for everyone.
Enjoy,
⚔️ Your Majesty
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How Should We Mourn the End of Summer?
Mourning over the loss of big things in life is considered ‘normal’, but it’s okay to grieve over small losses too – like losing summer. Here’s how to handle it.
Find out morenytimes.com (opens in a new tab)Sarah Masete — The art director building communities in Berlin and beyond
“My biggest dream is to thrive together with others,” – this creative shares how her vigour for learning and continuous curiosity serve as a catalyst for change.
Get inspiredwepresent.wetransfer.com (opens in a new tab)Inside Duolingo’s stunning new NYC office
An inclusive workplace that caters for all kinds of people – with designs informed by research in cognitive neuroscience, neuroaesthetics, and environmental psychology.
Check out Duo's new padfastcompany.com (opens in a new tab)Full catastrophe living
Embracing when things go wrong, with acceptance and a positive outlook on the silver linings you could take away.
Find the silver liningsdeathtoshitads.beehiiv.com (opens in a new tab)Getting an allotment totally changed my summer – and radically altered my relationship with food
Over the summer, this author discovered how long it takes to grow cauliflower, the true meaning of seasonal foods and how to preserve your hard-earned crop.
Find out moretheguardian.com (opens in a new tab)AI Could Help Us Talk to Animals—but Should It?
New technologies are helping revolutionise how we interpret and understand animal communications – but is this another case of fast technology applications potentially causing harm?
Read moreatmos.earth (opens in a new tab)Generative AI and the Creative Industry: Finding Balance Between Apologists and Critics
There’s an opportunity to reshape the creative industry with AI – the balance lies in curiosity and responsibility.
Read more on AImedium.com (opens in a new tab)The Pinterest Autumn 2024 Trend Report
In the latest trend reveal for the incoming season we see an increase in Japanese style searches, cosy autumn inspiration and refreshing takes on fashion.
See the trendsnewsroom.pinterest.com (opens in a new tab)After closing $100m raise, Samsara Eco eyes nylon recycling facility
Australian recycling startup Samsara Eco partners with global nylon leader NILIT to develop the world's first nylon 6,6 textile-to-textile recycling facility.
Find out morecapitalbrief.com (opens in a new tab)Stop inventing product problems; start solving customer problems
Customers don’t really need your product, they have outcomes they want to achieve and if your product helps them get there, then they want it.
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“Creativity is contagious, pass it on.”
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