Playground is the magazine that dares to explore, question, and re-envision the creative industries. Through thought-provoking essays, reports, and bold, honest conversations, it’s where curiosity meets play and inspiration. Packed full of smart insights and egoless advice, Playground is a must-read for those working in, or curious about, Europe’s vibrant creative and cultural sectors. About Issue 4 The fourth, 112-page issue of Playground brings together over 70 creatives – strategists, artists, designers, and writers – to map the current state of creativity across Europe and beyond. Inside, you’ll find: An expanded State of the creative industries report, built on original data and insights Essays examining the creative exchange – from the value of home and paying it forward to pitches and money A deep dive into the world of notebooks, revealing how our tools shape the way we think, write, and make Conversations with creatives: DJ and producer Axel Boman on intuition and improvisation; Julie Joliat on turning stationery into self-expression; and architects and artists on play and experimentation Plus, more Play – a new community board, prompts, and “play breaks” that invite readers to think along the way Across essays, data, and dialogue, Issue 4 reflects on the invisible economy that powers creativity, asking what it takes to keep it fair, connected, and alive, and how experimentation and play move things forward. Orders are shipped between 2-4 working days. It takes around 1-2 weeks for Europe delivery and 2-4 weeks for the rest of the world. studioplayground.cc
