#05 The Rockstar Isn't Dead
The rockstar archetype, with it's drugs, sex and rock and roll, was supposed to die. Here’s how rock is reshaping music, design, and culture in 2026.
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#04 The Weirdly Diseased History of Polka Dots
What do plague victims, flamenco dancers and Zara shoppers have in common? More than you'd think.
#03 The Hinge‑level Politics of Detail, Flourish and Care
Are you dealing with something that was designed, or merely produced?
#02 The Strange Return of Nacre in the Age of AI
From pilgrimage souvenirs to dressing-table kitsch, nacre has had a long fall from grace. Its comeback, unsurprisingly, coincides with the moment machines struggle to imitate it.
#01 Animal Instinct: Why We Keep Coming Back to Animal Print
An over-thinker's take on power, pelts and polyester.
#00 An Intro to The Taste Archive
What 997 pins on a Pinterest board called CRAP taught me about personal taste.