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The Design Notes Behind CloudOnFire’s New Look
Emil Kowalski’s skills repository helped frame the CloudOnFire redesign: clearer hierarchy, quieter surfaces and more deliberate interactions.

Picos de Europa: Make Space for the Mountains
Limestone peaks, deep valleys and a better reason to slow a northern Spain itinerary down. Start with one base and fewer daily…

iPhone Duo: What Would You Do With the Extra Screen?
Apple’s foldable iPhone is interesting for the moments between closed and open. The useful question is what the larger screen changes.

Shiraz: A Glass of Wine and Something Small
The wine bar on the Lijnbaansgracht has a name: Shiraz. Wine, small dishes and a good excuse to slow the evening down.

Jonathan Anderson at Dior: A New Chapter After Loewe
From Loewe to Dior: why Jonathan Anderson’s appointment across menswear, womenswear and couture matters beyond the fashion headlines.

ADE 2026: Leave Room for the Unexpected
Amsterdam Dance Event turns thirty. A few good reasons to choose your nights carefully and leave some space between them.
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