Featuring tips from: painter Jordy van den Nieuwendijk, Trippin’s Sam Blenkinsopp and Kesang Ball, research designer Seetal Solanki, graphic designer Eike König, Mendo’s Gunifort Uwambaga, creative director Olaf Hussein, illustrator Dewy Elsinga, Filling Pieces founder Guillaume Philibert, and Freunde von Freunden’s Timmi Seifert.
There are two essays that have really struck a chord with me over the past few weeks: Arundhati Roy's, The Pandemic is a Portal and The Coronation by Charles Eisenstein — Seetal Solanki
Dog-walking, preferably on isolated bits of beach. It’s an efficient way for me to organise my thoughts and clear my mind — Jordy van den Nieuwendijk
Stories of the people behind some of our favourite companies: Robert Iger of Disney, Yvon Chouniard of Patagonia, Nalden and Bas Beerens of WeTransfer & David and Clare Hieatt of Hiut Jeans — Sam Blenkinsopp and Kesang Ball
I’m focusing on our little family and that keeps me busy and happy — Eike König
The Art of Gathering: Why We Meet and Why it Matters by Priya Parker — This book sets forth a human-centred approach to meeting that will help us create meaningful experiences — Gunifort Uwambaga
Start with Why by Simon Sinek. Sinek creates scenarios where looking at the bigger picture can shape your behaviour and drive long-term results — Olaf Hussein
I’m just reading page 47 from Patti Smith’s memoir — Jordy van den Nieuwendijk
Daikon Migration, an incredible zine curated by a community of SE/E Asian women & non-binary people living within a European context — Sam Blenkinsopp and Kesang Ball
Mama´s Last Hug by Frans de Waal. It makes you reflect on the interconnectedness of humans and animals — Dewy Elsinga
Creativity Inc by Ed Catmull. It’s a great source for ways to work successfully in a creative team — Guillaume Philibert
Monocultures of the Mind: Perspectives on Biodiversity and Biotechnology by Vandana Shiva. Shiva is blowing my mind right now — Seetal Solanki
There are plenty of articles around about how people deal with the crisis, but Principles for Success by Ray Dalio is a book for people to be inspired by — Timmi Seifert
I’m reading Allegro Pastell by Leif Randt at the moment. Totally in love with his writing — Eike König
I'm obsessed with amapiano music at the moment. Sunny, soothing and a promise of better times to come — Gunifort Uwambaga
I’m currently listening to a 17-minute long absolute banger from India (play it loud), Mast Mast by Fanna-Fi-Allah Sufi Qawwali — Jordy van den Nieuwendijk
If we have to pick one song, then let’s go with As long as ropes unravel fake rolex will travel by Dean Blunt — Sam Blenkinsopp and Kesang Ball
Duality by Yussef Dayes. So good! — Dewy Elsinga
I’m really into Don Toliver’s new song, Cardigan — Guillaume Philibert
NTS Radio, all day every day. The Do!! You!!! Breakfast Show is something that sets the tone for the rest of the day — Seetal Solanki
The Last Dance. I was too young to see Michael, Scottie and Dennis during their heyday, so this documentary series is a real treat! — Gunifort Uwambaga
Normal People — Good romantic scenes! Actually makes me want to run and do pilates a bit more — Jordy van den Nieuwendijk
IDFA documentaries, you can watch a lot of them for free on their website — Dewy Elsinga
I finally had the chance to watch the Korean movie, Parasite. So good! — Guillaume Philibert
Watchmen and season four of Insecure. A combination of fiction with something that is more relatable is always a good mix — Seetal Solanki
Unorthodox on Netflix, directed by my friend Alexa Karolinsk — Timmi Seifert
Having conversations with friends, family and colleagues, helps me contextualise my anxieties and realise that we are all in this together — Gunifort Uwambaga
Aside from catching up with loved ones, you’ll find us ceramic painting and taking an online course at MoMA — Sam Blenkinsopp and Kesang Ball
Eating healthy and sticking to a routine — Dewy Elsigna
I found a way to do a 15-minute workout each morning — Guillaume Philibert
I’ve been looking after other living beings, not just humans, but my plants too — Seetal Solanki
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Words by Isabel van Zeller