In a swiftly evolving technological landscape, machine learning and robotics have advanced significantly, mimicking human cognition and raising concerns about their potential to replace artists, architects and designers.

When MIX Magazine was first launched back in 2005, our mission was simple: ‘Stay Ahead. Stay First.’

There is an inherent stillness to this story, a rejection of the frenzied speed of life, an exhortation to turn inwards and search for meaning and value in the physical, the unadorned and the everyday.

Created to evoke a sense of stillness without inertia, mellow and fresh hues work in quiet harmony for a gentle yet optimistic palette where no single colour calls for attention.

There’s a wholly human feel to the stories in this issue where prevailing social challenges manifest in diverse responses.