Jony Ive
Designer
In their own words
My relationship with Clarks truly blossomed when I discovered Wallabees at art school and have been wearing them pretty much ever since.
Articles & interviews3
- SHIO creates flexible FMYAYA identity designed to grow with collections
Rima Sabina Aouf critiques Silicon Valley's framing of AI smart glasses and other wearable devices as solutions to harmful smartphone use. The opinion piece argues that attention-economy business models and data exploitation are structural problems, while identifying a growing appetite for playful, single-purpose hardware such as cameras, payment accessories and screen-light music players.
- How Clarks went from classroom conformity to cultural icon
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May explores how Clarks evolved from a symbol of school conformity into a global cultural icon. It highlights the new book 'From Somerset to the World: Clarks A Visual History 1825–2025' by Alexander Newman and One Love Books, which documents the brand’s 200-year journey through design, music, and subculture. The piece celebrates Clarks’ enduring authenticity and its unexpected adoption by creative communities worldwide.
- "Gen Z Creatives Share Views on Future of Creative Industry"
The article, written by Jenny Brewer for It’s Nice That’s Ones to Watch 2025 series, gathers insights from four Gen Z creatives about entering the creative industry in 2025. Each contributor shares their hopes, challenges, and perspectives on diversity, opportunity, and the evolving creative landscape. The piece highlights optimism amid uncertainty and emphasizes community, inclusivity, and adaptability as key values for the next generation of designers.