Scale, Sovereignty & the Vibes We Choose & SPECIAL INVITE!
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10 Things is a rare blend of the ten best things online that inspired us, caught our attention or made us smile. Over a decade of human curation, 365 issues in, zero filler.
This week in 10 Things, we’re looking at how systems scale, who owns them, and what happens when AI starts to remix branding, communities, and even identity.
But before we dive in—we’ve got something special to share. 🥂
It's been a while since our last gathering, but now it's time again and we'd love to see ya'll in person. As we navigate this evolving landscape, we’ve collected a few insights we’re excited to exchange with you.
So join us at Your Majesty’s Castle of Curiosity for an evening of ideas, creativity, and connection.
Hope to see you there,
Your Majesty
Leadership in the Age of AI - AI tools are everywhere, so what does leadership look like when the ground keeps shifting? We will be exploring the skills that will matter more than ever.
The Brand Delta Analysis - Kasper shares his latest dive in the world of AI search and what it reveals about how machines perceive your brand. This will be a talk on brand narrative and how teams can reassert control in the age of algorithms.
AI in the Creative Process: Case Study - We open up the kitchen and share where AI created value, where it caused friction, and what it taught us in our most recent work.
Drinks & Conversation - Food, drinks, and good company to wrap up the evening
The details:
📅 Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 • 17:00–21:00
📍 Your Majesty — Koivistokade 78b, 1013 BB Amsterdam
👯♀️ Bring a guest if you like
🎥 Please note: the event will be photographed and may be filmed
Kites, Craft & Collective Memory
Photographer Jack Kenyon explores how kite-making in the UK has become a form of generational storytelling - part ritual, part resistance, always beautiful.
Read more hereitsnicethat.com (opens in a new tab)The S-Curve Is Coming for You
Concept Bureau breaks down what happens after the early hype fades, and why the messy middle of innovation is where the real shape of things takes form.
Learn more hereconceptbureau.substack.com (opens in a new tab)Can Europe Reclaim Its Digital Sovereignty?
Europe wants to shape tech on its own terms, but is it too late? A powerful essay on autonomy, regulation, and designing systems that reflect more than Silicon Valley’s values.
Learn more herenoemamag.com (opens in a new tab)A24 Go Back to Analogue
In a refreshingly lo-fi move, A24 dropped a new analogue collection including photobooks and movie logs that invite fans to unplug, rewind, and reconnect with physical creativity.
Learn more hereinstagram.com (opens in a new tab)Disney v. AI Mickey
After a creator used Character.AI to bring Disney characters to life in chatbots, the lawyers came calling. IP, identity, and imagination are officially colliding.
Learn more hereaxios.com (opens in a new tab)Stripe on Scaling Well
A beautifully designed essay from Stripe Press on what it really means to scale. from code to company to mindset.
Learn more herestripe.press (opens in a new tab)Vibe Engineering Is the New UX
Simon Willison coins the term and explains the art of crafting interfaces that feel right - even when they’re built by machines.
Read more heresimonwillison.net (opens in a new tab)When a Brand Has No Design
What happens when identity is generated, iterated, and flattened by AI? Mitch James asks if brand is still brand when no one’s behind the curtain.
Read more heremedium.com (opens in a new tab)Techno-Optimism vs. Fear, in One Scroll
A must-read, the Import AI newsletter takes a sharp look at the double-edged feeling that defines this moment: momentum meets anxiety.
Read more herejack-clark.net (opens in a new tab)Calling All Creators
Meta just launched Instagram Rings designed to reward bold creativity and self-expression. The new award from Instagram is all about celebrating those not afraid to take creative chances.
Read more hereinstagram.com (opens in a new tab)
“Design is the silent ambassador of your brand.”
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