In Praise of Friction and the Case for Getting Out Into the World

From the winding roads of northern India to the pages of our latest issue, our editor-in-chief reflects on why friction, effort and showing up still matter in a world increasingly experienced at a distance

Jeremy Smart

Based in Tokyo, Jeremy Smart is the editor-in-chief and creative director of Design Anthology, overseeing the media brand’s global editorial direction. He is recognised as a leading voice on design, culture, travel and urbanism in Asia Pacific, with a perspective shaped by years living and working in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Melbourne. He has written for publications including The Sydney Morning Herald and Nikkei Asia, and produced photojournalism for The Guardian and Al Jazeera. He also speaks at and moderates conferences, summits and events around the world.

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