Converge Newsletter
Browse all 194 links from 21 issues.
Non-fiction
I just finished this brilliant, popular science book from Drs Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford (of Radio 4 fame). I've been listening as an audiobook on my morning walks and it's perfect.
Art + AI
As mentioned in earlier issues, I am a little wary of the application of AI to create art. But Franck Gérard's Pop Girls Series (that I picked up via my old Airside buddy Malika) really jumped out at me as something exceptional.
Studio
I've been following the work of this creative duo for some time now and they never fail to inspire.
Personalised soundscapes
I've used this app quite a lot lately to help get myself in a good flow for work. Whether that's writing code or sketching/designing.
🔗 endel.io
Illustrator & Artist
I've loved the work of Daniel Triendl since first encountering him about 7 or 8 years ago. It's colourful, friendly and always just so beautifully measured.
Guides / Advice
How Many Plants is the advice you might not have known you needed, to help improve your upkeep and care of houseplants.
iOS App
As Twitter sadly continues to flush itself down the toilet, I wanted to give people who might have ruled out Mastodon as a better alternative, a heads up on something.
TV Series
This is an interesting little collection of thirty minute-ish US immigrant stories, very varied and featuring folks from many cultures and backgrounds. Some episodes are much stronger than others, but the ones that resonate are often quite profound and get you right in the feels.
TV Series
I was late to this series about a group of failed MI5 agents who become embroiled in a far-right terror plot. It's part spy thriller, part black comedy. Gary Oldman is fantastic (when is he not?) as the world-weary, functioning alcoholic, Jackson Lamb.
DJ Mix
Friend and former boss, Fred Deakin has put out another one of his fantastic mixes that he does at the end of each year. This one is excellent, full of soothing, bouncy basslines and uptempo positivity.
Identity design collection
This is a wonderful, growing collection of Sony’s sub-brands. From Playstation to the Sports range, it really highlights that the identity and graphic design that’s come out of Sony over the years is next-level good.
Blogs directory
There seems to be a bit of a blogging renaissance going on, so this new directory of blogs from Phil Gyford is timely. It’s a great way to discover writing on all sorts of topics and a lovely jump off point to get lost on the internet.
Interactive animation
Kids might be from a few years back, but I recently discovered that a few of my friends had missed it, so I thought I’d share in case you did too.
Illustrator & Artist
Thought it might be fun to spotlight some of my favourite artists.
TV Series
I watched this back in the summer and it’s one of my favourite TV series of this year. It’s excellent, in so many ways.
TV Series
I’m quite early into this series at the moment and really enjoying it. I just hope it lives up to my expectations. The bar has been set high, as it’s another one from German director, Baran bo Odar who’s behind Dark, one of my favourite series from a couple of years ago.
Album – Extended Edition
A great collaboration from the Animal Collective and Spacemen 3 founders, this one is a beauty. It’s quite off genre for me, but the mellow, psychedelic melodies and harmonies here have proper shades of the Beach Boys. And just look at that artwork.
Album
Can imagine this new one from Big Michael dividing crowds a bit as it’s quite a bit softer than his usual fare.
Non-fiction
I read this Grayson Perry book a few years ago, but was recently reminded of it and am going in for a second turn.
Homeware
Absolutely love these ‘art houseplants’ by Irish designer Caroline Byrne. Perfect if you’re someone like me who inadvertently seems to end up killing many of your plants through overwatering or neglect.
Exploratory prototype
What if we chatted about carbon emissions like we chat about the weather?
Game
This magic 2009 game from Patrick Smith / Vectorpark is now available on Nintendo Switch.
Natural soundscapes
A free repository of immersive natural soundscapes. Listen to the sounds of calming seas, birdsong and more from all over the world in your browser and get in tune with nature wherever you are.
🔗 earth.fm
Creative animation tools
Every now and again, something comes along that you can feel is going to be a big deal for digital makers. For me, Rive is one of those moments.
🔗 rive.app
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