In the boundless realm where gaming, sci-fi, and pop culture collide, ARK/8 emerges as a dynamic fusion and celebration of the infinite universes we enjoy exploring. This vibrant synergy manifests in their clothing, a tangible extension of creativity and fervor, encapsulating the diverse energies of the worlds they love. In a conversation with Dimitri, the…
Astra are a team of young black designers, coders and digital artists building a one of a kind digital fashion experience in the Metaverse. Astraverse.xyz is a startup gamifying retail with web3 technology. Those of you who aren’t metaverse/tech savvy (me too, don’t worry!) might be wondering, what does this all mean? Let me break…
Brixton-born filmmaker, photographer and business owner Shane Duncan is disrupting the card gaming industry with his very own Pleasure Stacks. Duncan has developed a daring set of four card games to be embarked upon by friends, family, your current talking stage and couples who seek a deeper understanding of those around them. In Duncan’s early years, evidence…
Meet Jay-Ann Lopez, founder of gaming platform Black Girl Gamers and co-founder of hair and beauty platform Curlture UK. Both initiatives were started to empower and represent Black women in industries where there has historically been the intentional erasure and omission of the contribution Black women have made. Jay-Ann was always creative, from a young…
The marriage between music and animated visuals is a long and happy one – especially for millennial and Gen Z musicians who use animation inspired by gaming and comics in their work. I spoke with creatives across different disciplines about the ways that animation and gaming culture has inspired their approach to their work. Gaming…