Words are central to how I view, interpret and express.
I write regularly on creativity, culture, content, media, tech and being human.
I am culturally curious, stimulated by stories, perspectives, discoveries and oddities. I am a handy curator with an eye for captivating creations, interesting reads and compelling stories.
My writing appears across two newsletters- each with its own flavour; both intended in their own way, to provide worthwhile reads in the algorithm-fuelled flood of information and 'content' that we call modern living.
Writings
NEWSLETTERS
Eclectic storytelling around culture, creativity, humanity & tech.
Weekly dispatches bring curations, insights, news & perspectives.
This started as a response to my network suggesting I should consolidate my wide explorations in my fields and beyond, which was scattered around Linkedin and other platforms.
Every week, The Colour Bar shares lead pieces, commentary and links from media, entertainment, sports, tech & brands. This is not 'breaking news', nor 'all you need to know' ; this is me sharing what's interesting in the worlds we live & work in.
A staple is '▶️ Curated/Cuts', eye candy with ads, shorts, animation, design & branding goodness.
Frequent themes are streaming, advertising & branding, digital video content, AI & creativity, sports trends, platforms and creators.
Sit down, have a cup.
This here is a gathering of curiosities from across space & time. Explorations in storytelling, often through a lens of curiosity, creativity and culture. In here, you will find ideas, discoveries, perspectives and selections. Mostly intended to spur conversation and spark inspiration.
Besides a feature piece I thread through, regulars are 'Friday Finds'- visual delights to enjoy or ponder, and 'Masala Peanuts'- stories or tidbits I find interesting.
Frequent themes are creativity, pop culture, music, entertainment, sports, AI & humanity.
Some pieces that provide a flavour include a dive into AI Influencers, enjoying an epic IPL podcast, an in-game wedding, video dubbing with AI or 'Vubbing', considering if K-pop is in a crisis, formulas shaping content in a streaming world, the AI & creativity dance, Pickleball in India, and deconstructing the micro-drama scene.
Some stories I enjoyed exploring include The Rise, Fall (& Rise?) of Flappy Bird- a viral sensation that wasn't; The Unlikely Samurai- a gaijin across the ages ; Teenage Wasteland- the story of a rock classic ; The Duke, the Baron, the Thief spanning three centuries ; an old text talks free speech- Ancient Creative Freedom ; A Beep for The Beatles- an amusing intersection of technology, legal & music; A Prince from a foreign land- nostalgia and video games ; Really, TV?- a baffling tale from reality TV.
This started as a response to my network suggesting I should consolidate my wide explorations in my fields and beyond, which was scattered around Linkedin and other platforms.
Every week, The Colour Bar shares lead pieces, commentary and links from media, entertainment, sports, tech & brands. This is not 'breaking news', nor 'all you need to know' ; this is me sharing what's interesting in the worlds we live & work in.
A staple is '▶️ Curated/Cuts', eye candy with ads, shorts, animation, design & branding goodness.
Frequent themes are streaming, advertising & branding, digital video content, AI & creativity, sports trends, platforms and creators.
Some pieces that provide a flavour include a dive into AI Influencers, enjoying an epic IPL podcast, an in-game wedding, video dubbing with AI or 'Vubbing', considering if K-pop is in a crisis, formulas shaping content in a streaming world, the AI & creativity dance, Pickleball in India, and deconstructing the micro-drama scene.
Sit down, have a cup.
This here is a gathering of curiosities from across space & time. Explorations in storytelling, often through a lens of curiosity, creativity and culture. In here, you will find ideas, discoveries, perspectives and selections. Mostly intended to spur conversation and spark inspiration.
Besides a feature piece I thread through, regulars are 'Friday Finds'- visual delights to enjoy or ponder, and 'Masala Peanuts'- stories or tidbits I find interesting.
Frequent themes are creativity, pop culture, music, entertainment, sports, AI & humanity.
Some stories I enjoyed exploring include The Rise, Fall (& Rise?) of Flappy Bird- a viral sensation that wasn't; The Unlikely Samurai- a gaijin across the ages ; Teenage Wasteland- the story of a rock classic ; The Duke, the Baron, the Thief spanning three centuries ; an old text talks free speech- Ancient Creative Freedom ; A Beep for The Beatles- an amusing intersection of technology, legal & music; A Prince from a foreign land- nostalgia and video games ; Really, TV?- a baffling tale from reality TV.
