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Eat Like You Mean It
In this debut article for DWG, Editorial Intern Aaliyah Smith speaks on the performance of eating culture and how toxic social media trends take all the enjoyment out of food. Read more now!
Meet The Photo Booth Dating Show Rewriting Romance
Swiping is out, IRL meet-cutes are in, and The Dating Booth fills an inevitable desire for analog, old school romance and a sort of spontaneity. In this interview, DWG founder Daphne Bryant sits down with Sheena Oglesby, VP of Digital Originals at NowThis, to chat about what inspired the show, how these dates come to life, and future plans. Read more now!
“Wait, editing is cool now?” In conversation with fandom editors
The fandom editing community has been mocked and looked down upon for years, but times are changing. Via interviews with ex-fandom editors, guest writer and former editor Stella Rogers explores the evolution of editing and asks the question: has the mainstreaming of editing sullied the art form?
Sanjita Pamidimukkala Designs For The Soul: All About Satchy
In this most recent article, DWG’s Daphne Bryant snabs the first ever interview with color-first maximalist brand Satchy. Founded by 22-year old Sanjita Pamidimukkala, Satchy aims to shift narratives around South Asian identity in American media and bring Indian craftsmanship West with care, respect and intention. Read more about Pamidimukkala’s journey and her clever wielding of fashion now!
Hinge’s New AI Feature Takes The Fun Out of Flirting
In this article, DWG founder Daphne Bryant writes about Hinge’s new AI feature Convo Starters, and how it contributes to an endless cycle of convenience, making creativity, magic, and most importantly, the ability to flirt, much harder to access. Read more now!
My Safe Space Is A 2000s Barbie Computer Game
2000s computer games like Barbie Fashion Show, Barbie as Sleeping Beauty, Barbie: Horse Adventure, and more created a vibrant and whimsical world where young girls could feel safe to express themselves. In this article, guest writer Gina Wurtz stresses the importance of childlike optimism, and writes about how mentally escaping to these Barbie worlds keeps her sane when the world feels bleak and scary. Read more now!