Ricky Rhodes
Riding the waves
We meet the people finding innovative solutions to the problems on their doorstep, from cleaning up Krakow's air to preserving the skills of Portuguese artisans, in cities from Helsinki to Ho Chi Minh City.
On a higher plain
Furniture shop Plain Goods makes day-trippers feel at home in idyllic town New Preston.
Crest of a wave
Noah may have surf/street roots but it’s delivering a sophisticated retail model based on community, transparency and some colourful clothes.
Ari Shapiro
NPR’s Ari Shapiro has reported on Isis in Iraq and presidential elections. Now one of the most listened to news broadcasters, he talks about foraging, trust and his career.
Greasing the wheels
The latest stop in our series is Tulsa. Despite a slowing trickle of oil money it is rich in creative vision and optimism for the future.
Under the covers
Artist and historian Rachel Schreiber is the new head of the celebrated Parsons School of Design. As she rethinks its role, she finds solace in the New York Public Library.
Against the grain
Oatly CEO Toni Petersson has raised the drink’s profile by revamping its brand, tapping into consumers’ eco-desires and antagonising the dairy industry.
Rolling stone
Despite challenges both past and present, canny redevelopments, scrappy fundraising and passionate residents have ensured this city’s regeneration has rock-solid foundations.
Judging a book by its cover
Three designers — Milan's Olimpia Zagnoli, London's David Pearson and New York's John Gall — are quietly redefining what draws readers to books in an age of digital distraction.
A lot on its plate
New York’s latest mega development might boast the mother of all malls but is an exciting food offer enough to tempt people to visit?
