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1. Theme The Art of Noise

   Jonathan Zawada discusses with Theme his relationship with the disciplines of art and design.

2. The New's Kinfolk

   “Ironically, the name Kinfolk refers to a camaraderie rarely seen in the bicycle world.”

3. Theme No Distinction

   The Transitionists are a movement of designers who are simultaneously working as artists: Their design work informs their artwork and vice-versa. They are not limited by their titles. Here is a conversation between Deanne Cheuk, Chris Rubino ; the curators of this issue and Shepard Fairey.

4. Theme Tadashi Yanai, Retail Warrior

   Uniqlo CEO Tadashi Yanai speaks to friend John C Jay on how he wants to trounce the GAP.