The 99U team of contributors spans the globe: from illustrators in Italy, Spain, and South Africa, to writers in Australia, the US, and Germany, we have collaborators across four continents in eight countries. We asked a handful of our regular contributors for a glimpse into their current work spaces, home offices, and other unique setups, as they adjust to a new remote work landscape and creative work environment.
Mikko Koskinen, co-founder and head of brand for Kyrö distillery set in an old dairy farm in a rural village in Western Finland, on how his team turned an idea spurred during a night in the sauna to a globally recognized brand.
Through the lens of work from writer Olivia Laing and artist Edward Hopper, we explore how solitude can turn us into keen observers and fuel creativity.
We asked six creative leaders how they set the scene for creative exchanges and productive collaboration in the age of remote work and distributed teams.
The illustrator with a creative philosophy of care discusses drawing from nostalgia, getting rid of the pressure to design like others, and setting better boundaries with oneself.
