Playground - Issue 5

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.

Inside, you’ll find:

A report on the importance of play 

Essays on speculative writing, why ideas are like monobloc chairs, refusal as creative practice, the allure of old-school gaming aesthetics, and more 

Our new city guide – Cities as playgrounds – exploring Finland's capital Helsinki 

A deep dive into the world of workwear, along with the reveal of our latest workwear collaboration

Conversations with creatives: artist Oliviero Fiorenzi, creative entrepreneur Carla Camilla Hjort, and more 

Plus, more Play – reader favourites including The CV of failed projects, The culture shelf, insights on the new local economy, and “play breaks” that invite readers to think along the way

Details: 

128 pages

Softcover

Format: B5