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Issue #00012 : February 05, 2026

Hello readers.

Amazing news: our fledgling journal has hit a dozen issues. Each one takes our small team countless hours of research, trend-spotting, analyzing, and writing.

No AI slop will ever come from us. We’re seeing real growth, but more importantly, we’re attracting quality readers.

Among you are CEOs of publicly traded companies. AD100 icons. As well as a new generation of students and juniors in design. I am glad you’re all here and hopefully finding the intelligence from this journal beneficial.

Now that we’re finding our stride, the mission is becoming crystal clear: surface money-making ideas for anyone interested in the design industry. Make sense of what’s happening. Help you find that spark—whether you’re 25 or 65—to be economically strong, empowered, and wealthy in this ever-shifting economy.

One thing I’ve noticed: our reader base has a lot of Gen-Xers, myself included. But it’s never too late to find your billion-dollar idea. Remember, Ray Kroc started McDonald’s at 52, while the average age of founders of the most successful companies is 47.

To my colleagues, hopefully something in here sparks a billion-dollar idea for you too!

Keep reading to learn about Bed Bath & billion-dollar crypto scheme, why Pinterest is the future, and how to burp your home.