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.
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1. 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.
2. 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.
An inclusive workplace that caters for all kinds of people – with designs informed by research in cognitive neuroscience, neuroaesthetics, and environmental psychology.
5. 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.
6. 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?
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.
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.
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