Social media has created some unhealthy dynamics within the creative industries, encouraging us to constantly compare ourselves with others and compete for eyeballs. Yancey Strickler, the founder of Metalabel, a new platform for creatives, sets out how he’s planning to change all that and create a more positive environment for creative people of all stripes.

Do creatives need to break free from Instagram?

We’re just a bit over a month into the new year and already it feels like 2025 is hellbent on plumbing new depths. But for creatives worldwide, there are reasons to be hopeful, even optimistic. We speak with four designers, artists and creative directors across the globe and find out how and why they’re staying positive.

An optimist’s guide to creativity in 2025

We chat to the multidisciplinary designer about his printmaking influences, colour palettes & creating the visual identity for East London Printmakers’ Festival of Print.

Omar Careaga

For the third edition in the series we visit creative music and sound design studio, Father. For the third edition in the series we visit creative music and sound design studio, Father.  For the third edition in the series we visit creative music and sound design studio, Father.

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Do creatives need to break free from Instagram?

An optimist’s guide to creativity in 2025

Omar Careaga

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