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Ross and Jason Naylor, award-winning artist, muralist and author, chat about how holding strong values positively influences your work and the way you collaborate, how practising your craft and working within constraints will help you form your identity and carve out an organic personal brand, and the impact colour can have; especially in environments where it’s scarce.

Ross and Jakub Rusiecki, Co-Founder of The Symmetrical DAO and Summoner at Social Graph Ventures, discuss the issues web3 social media platforms face in terms of UX and UI, the investment opportunity in media NFTs, and why you should let people replicate your identity using AI.

Ross and Anthony Azekwoh, a contemporary artist and author based in Nigeria, whose work focuses on African folklore and mythology, discuss the lack of representation for African Artists in Web3 and how he thinks the space will evolve over the coming years. Anthony also shares his realisation about Instagram that drove him to start working with SuperRare.

Ross and Matthias Winckelmann, Co-Founder and one of the two Creative Directors of someform Studio, discuss why the world’s biggest companies are using abstract design to stand out, what this means for designers, and how we can avoid carrying current biases in the future.

Ross and Casey Martin, Founder and Executive Creative Director of Play, discuss what it’s like to build the brands that are shaping the future and how to adapt your design process to work with visionary tech leaders. Casey also shares his perspective on finding balance in fast-paced agency life.

Ross and Lucas Zanotto, a multi-award-winning designer, artist, and director, discuss how rules help artists find their unique style and why generative art still requires craft and skill. Lucas also shares how generative art could make artists’ work more accessible, and how training AI could help you build your brand.