Kate Pritchard’s playful approach to composition is anything but predictable

Yuka Masuko’s improvised illustrations mingle medieval references with whimsical charm

Through playful forms, Bára Růžičková tackles the rigid structure of the design industry

One philosophy underpins designer Ji Park’s eclectic practice – “fuck around and find out”

Is playfulness the creative tool we’re not making the most of?

“My creative process is hella eclectic”: illustrator Jack Fletcher

Kate Dehler on the “meditative and awe-inspiring” possibilities of thinking visually

Rémi Volclair’s type designs are charged with an irresistible playfulness

Illustrator Anna Kövecses’ naive and minimalist compositions

Kenichi Kuromaru on finding unique expression in optical illusions, simple shapes and mixing alphabets

Montague Llywelyn combines playful elements with the traditions of graphic design

Laurent Eisler draws playful figures in “precariously balanced compositions”

How “indulging in absurd thoughts” fuels Francesca Colombara’s wacky work