The Inspiration
Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.
Playlist: Pablo Garcia
Peer Review: Veronica and Yamel
From Spike Jonze to Alexander McQueen, Agüita founders Yamel Thompson and Veronica Leon reflect on the culture-defining creatives who inspire them and tell us how trust, shared taste and absolute honesty power their partnership.
On My Radar: Kyle Thrash
RadicalMedia director Kyle Thrash admits to being a reformed walker, says it's definitely worth it to watch L'Oréal's brand film, and can't envision life without his iPad, as he tells us what's on his creative radar.
Brandon Kapelow: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Voyager director Brandon Kapelow reveals the canines, celluloid, and Chevys that fuel his creativity.
Peer Review: Blair Getz Mezibov
Greenpoint Pictures director Blair Getz Mezibov has been capturing photos and films since he was given his first camera – and cowboy boots – aged just 15. Here, he chats about the power of simple visuals, the human storytelling of Robert Redford, and the importance of staying present in a project.
On My Radar: Franki Goodwin
From being inspired by Swingers to finally understanding Aphrodite, Franki Goodwin, Saatchi & Saatchi London’s Chief Creative Officer, reveals what’s on her creative radar.
Tomás O’Gorman: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Ogilvy Barcelona Executive Creative Director shares the wisdom, work contracts and otherworldly pens that help keep his inspiration flowing.
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Playlist: Gilbert Trejo
We hear from Ruffians new director signing Gilbert Trejo, where he fills us in on some White Stripes promos he digs, an eclectic roster of artists he wants to work with and his love of being first in line at the movies.
On My Radar: Mary Fix
Fresh Film's director Mary Fix admits that her phone is a central component to her life, reveals that a David Cronenberg re-education has reaped rewards, and hopes that comedy makes a comeback, as she tells us what's on her creative radar.
CARAZ: A Few Of My Favourite Things
BURN Studio director CARAZ kicks off 2026 with a look at the practices, not objects, that fuel her creativity.
On My Radar: Ben Woolf
Burnt Road director Ben Woolf covets noise-cancelling headphones, rehearsal time for a project, and that serene feeling when all the hard work pays off, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Playlist: RELTA
The Corner Shop director Relta, guides us through his music video choices, and he talks music labels investing in artists, being inspired by other music video directors, and dissing Lil Dicky...