Readymag Blog

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Metamodern aesthetics in Readymag websites

What is metamodernism, how it manifests in web design, and ways to use it as a tool.

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Language games: Andrea Trabucco-Campos on amplifying cultural narratives in creative projects

Andrea Trabucco-Campos, a Pentagram partner, speaks on cultural contexts and their significance in personal design practice.

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Sharing risk: how to build a people-first design business

Learn 7 real-life steps from Abb-d Taiyo, co-founder of Driftime.

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Balancing ethics, creativity, and business goals in design: Readymag’s take

Read how Readymag searches for the middle ground between ethical, creative, and business aspects of design.

Marketing

Making of Readymag merch

A behind-the-scenes look at our process—for your inspiration.

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She Was Lightnin’: exploring the female face of the Jamaican dancehall culture

Digital designer Caprice Humphries shares the idea and making of her zine and digital archive of women in Dancehall, which was supported by the ReadyLaunch grant.

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The future of creative work: Still human storytelling?

Why human storytelling and creative expression is needed more than ever in the age of AI.

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Leveling design through sociology: Charu Pragya on her research of the South Asian design industry

Meet the ReadyLaunch grant recipient who merged social research, design, and a passion for driving change in the industry through her project.

Product Updates

12 presets that showcase the capabilities of Video and Shots

Pre-made combinations of widgets and animations that demonstrate creative ways Videos and Shots can be controlled and transformed on a page.

Inspiration

Designing at the junction of two worlds: An interview with Samar Maakaroun

Pentagram partner and Lebanese-born designer Samar Maakaroun opens up about her childhood and way into design, bilingual projects, her own studio, and her recent partnership with Pentagram.

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Apps to boost your creativity

Tools that help spark ideas, gather inspiration, and experiment with different creative approaches—as selected by Readymag team members.

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The future of creative work: Why creative generalists are the architects of tomorrow

The latest in our new series on the future of creative work explores the rise of hybrid storytellers—and why there’s never been a better time to experiment.