Miro LaFlaga

Quotes

• “The answers don't come from the designers; they come from the people we are designing with.”

• “Honestly, it is a growing movement. I'm seeing more and more creators and professional creatives leave social platforms.”

• “Diversifying our offering to accommodate for the economic climate is something we're working on.”

• “More and more, I see younger generations coming full circle, with the pendulum swinging back to a time where real life, genuine, intimate, in-person connection is king.”

Articles & interviews

• 'In Perspectives' Initiative Reimagines Inclusion in Design Industry

  Creative Boom · May 13, 2025

  Creative Boom profiles 'In Perspectives', a new human-centred framework developed by Montreal studios Six Cinquième and Never Was Average. The project, supported by local cultural institutions, aims to embed equity and empathy into design practice through co-creation and lived experience. It challenges the industry to move beyond universalism toward more inclusive, community-driven approaches.

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• "Creatives Favor Owned Platforms Over Social Media by 2025"

  Creative Boom · Feb 24, 2025

  The article explores how creatives in 2025 are increasingly abandoning traditional social media platforms in favor of owned spaces such as personal websites, newsletters, and private communities. It highlights a growing movement toward independence, authenticity, and sustainable audience engagement, featuring insights from writers, designers, and brand strategists who have made the shift.

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• Creative Leaders Outline Plans for 2025

  Creative Boom · Nov 18, 2024

  Creative Boom’s feature by Tom May surveys global design leaders about their strategies for 2025. The piece highlights how studios plan to adapt to economic challenges, integrate AI, focus on purpose-driven work, and improve internal culture. The overall tone is cautiously optimistic, emphasizing flexibility, learning, and sustainable creative practices.

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• 2025 Design Trends: Insights from Creative Leaders

  Creative Boom · Nov 4, 2024

  Creative Boom’s feature by Tom May gathers insights from leading creative directors and founders to forecast the major design trends for 2025. The article highlights AI’s growing role in final design output, a counter-movement toward handcrafted and human-centered design, and a renewed appreciation for craft and experimentation. It reflects an industry balancing technological innovation with authenticity and physical experience.

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