The visual language of death has stagnated, and creatives have a vital role to play in how future generations face its complex subjects. Here, we chat to a design research practice dedicated to death, and delve into some of the topics covered at their recent conference, from symbols of death and branding the end of life, to ‘traumacore’.

We explore why perfectionism can often come hand in hand with creativity, how to use it to your advantage, and stop it taking over your life.

We chat with the type foundry owners about astrological inspiration, the life cycle of a trendy typeface, and how to keep your edge as you leave your wunderkind era.