JOURNAL
Welcome to the stories drafted by the international network of cities and correspondents.
January Briefing - What Are The New Years Resolutions For Your City?
Here are ideas and thoughts to make Madrid, Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Bucharest become better cities in 2019.
Local Heroes #70 - Hugo NG - Co-Founder Of DE SIGN-AGE Hong Kong
De Sign-age is a blog dedicated to sharing anecdotes and trivia about the signage systems in Hong Kong, Macau and around the world, trying to explore the meaning, historical changes and cultural contexts behind them through its design features. Hugo is from Macau and lives in Hong Kong.
December Briefing - What Are The Christmas Caring Initiatives In Your City?
What social & caring initiatives are launched in your city around Christmas? Our correspondents in Melbourne, Hong Kong and Amsterdam shared their observations.
Ladies, Wine And Design Bucharest - Support Your Local Girl Gang!
Ladies, Wine & Design is a small gathering of strong women talking about what they love. The Bucharest chapter hosted by Iulia Groves (designer) and Andreea Ioniță (content developer).
The 'Gezelligste' Market Of Amsterdam - Dappermarkt
Meet the ‘gezelligste’ daily market of Amsterdam.
November Briefing - The Latest Positive Change In Your City?
We asked our cities: what’s has been the latest positive change you’ve seen in your city? Here some great findings by Chicago, Madrid, Hongkong and Amsterdam, mainly around Architecture and Mobility.
Local Heroes #69 - Bridget Mary Chappell - Founder of Melbourne Music Sound School
Meet Bridget Mary Chappell, a curator, performer, and founder of Sound School, providing practical electronic music workshops for those from minority groups in Melbourne. Inspiring!
Creativity x Liveability Experience
What if you bring together the city municipality, brands, and citizens? An evening of discussing liveability in Amsterdam, with fresh perspectives and engagement.
Music x Freedom Experience
We hosted a living-room concert to bask in the sounds of our city. We gathered to discuss and discover, to sing and dance, to understand how music can empower people to break free and take chances.
Photography x Mental Health Experience
We've explored the urban issue of mental health through the creative lens of 10 photographers in Amsterdam.
The City of Neighborhoods, rich in Culture and Diversity - Hello Chicago
The city of Chitown, also called best of the midwest mentality & the windy city. Captain Touly welcomes us to his hometown, Chicago.
How to Become an INCLEADER: let’s sit down and talk about inclusion, citizens!
How to be an incleader? Let’s find out!
Local Illustrators - The Illustrated Side of Bucharest
And here we are, at the end to this four-part series. Join Ramona Chirica of Studio Receptor for some final insights on Bucharest's local illustrators. Take a look at the one's worth checking out!
Settling in "Borrowed" Time - Welcome to Hong Kong
Whether you are an old or new friend of Hong Kong, the city always challenges you to see it anew.
Books & Shops - The Illustrated Side of Bucharest #3
Let's join Ramona in an illustrative guide to a Bucharest we have yet to see. For Part 3 of this series, we'll be exploring the new, illustrated books from the city's local artists (and of course where to get 'em!).
Our City's Creatives - Bucharest Design Meetup
Where do designers gather for a simple beer and chat? Let's meet Radu Vucea, the creative behind the community gathering of designers in Bucharest!
Murals - The Illustrated Side of Bucharest #2
Let's follow Ramona in an illustrative guide to a Bucharest we have yet to see. This time 'round we go on a hunt for the freshly painted murals of the city, let's check it out!
Community - The Illustrated Side of Bucharest #1
Let's follow Ramona in an illustrative guide to a Bucharest we have yet to see. In this four-part series, we'll explore some local illustrations of the city's urban art scene! Let's go!