A list of resources and inspirations
2020.03.23. We are well aware that our customers, mainly SMEs, freelancers and creatives, will be greatly affected by the current health crisis. We understand that this is a challenging time for everyone and that your productivity and creative spirit may have taken a hit. Thus, we decided to share a list of inspiring sources/resources to help you get through this overwhelming and stressful situation. Be well, be safe everyone!
GET INSPIRED
Films & documentaries
MUBI (A fine selection of movies from around the globe)
Collection Criterion (Cinema’s classics of all genres & eras)
4:3 (Underground films platform)
+ Update: Do not miss 4:3 online film festival, from April 16th, 2020 - May 18th, 2020!Nowness (Video channel premiering the best in global arts and culture across Art & Design, Culture and beyond)
IDFA collection (Watch more than 300 free documentaries)
Our pick: Hamburger eyes mini-documentary. Discover the story behind the famous photography zine!
See Hamburger Eyes’ blog, here.
Podcasts
99% invisible, a podcast about design & architecture.
The Futur podcast, inspiring conversations with design industry professionals.
Creative Pep Talk, Creative career and beyond.
The New Abnormal, conversations about the 'New Abnormal' future with activists, creatives, strategists, writers and futurists.
blogS
It’s nice that (A blog dedicated to showcasing the talent of creatives)
The : Future : Laboratory blog (Trends reports & inspirations)
WePresent (Art, design & culture blog)
Typeroom (For typo lovers)
Visual Journal (the best branding and graphic design projects from all over the world)
Moment Factory Lab (A blog dedicated to the perpetual process of experimentation)
Museums, art & exhibitions (online)
Visit museums from around the world, in the comfort of your home here.
See Rei Kawakubo/Comme des garçons exhibition at the MET here.
Our pick: Learn about Bauhaus here!
LEARN
Online courses
Free access to courses from Alexander McQueen’s Foundation here
Our picks:
Linkedin has recently announced that 16 courses are now available for free!
Advice — Working from home? Here are five ways to maintain productivity and counteract loneliness!
“Covid 19 - Future planning”, a webinar hosted by the renowned futures consultancies; The : Future : Laboratory.
Feeling lonely? Read this fascinating article titled “How to deal with loneliness: 11 key coping strategies”, here.