> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.protein.xyz/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # #681 | DVTK, Jay Z NFT & Society Centered Design Manifesto - URL: https://www.protein.xyz/681-dvtk-jay-z-nft-and-society-centered/ - Published: 2021-07-02T13:11:03.000Z - Updated: 2024-05-14T15:25:34.000Z - Author: Protein - Tags: Supplement, #Migrated-1715700289252, #Import 2024-05-14 15:25 Big thanks to everybody who submitted to our [Open Calls](https://www.instagram.com/p/CQYmq3-HQVd/?ref=protein.xyz) ✨ It's been amazing to see all your beautiful submissions and help bring our community closer together. Over the next few weeks we're going to be changing things up a bit, with the aim to help you "discover better" and be more in control of your own data … so keep an eye out for how you can get involved 👀 Can’t wait? [Join Protein for free …](https://www.proteincommunity.xyz/?ref=protein.xyz) --- #### [#storiesofgrowth](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-of-growth/id1449302502?ref=protein.xyz) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/fc/71/fc716215-5729-441a-bd07-e2b50bc413b1/content/images/2024/05/https-3a-2f-2fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984-s3-amazonaws-com-2fpublic-2fimages-2f29f7ba72-dd8b-462a-b652-0dac9cf43e17_753x647-png.jpg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-of-growth/id1449302502?ref=protein.xyz) As a Supplement subscriber, we have another [first listen podcast episode](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-of-growth/id1449302502?ref=protein.xyz) for you. Kim Boutin is one-half of [DVTK](https://dvtk.us/?ref=protein.xyz), an independent digital design studio based in Paris. They create beautifully immersive digital experiences as well as their own fun side-projects, such as [loadmo.re](https://loadmo.re/?ref=protein.xyz) \- a curation platform for post-desktop interfaces. [Listen Now](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/27-kim-boutin/id1449302502?ref=protein.xyz) --- #### [#playlists](https://www.proteincommunity.com/topics/4277991?ref=protein.xyz) This month, we have Protein member [Ana Roman’s mix](https://soundcloud.com/halfmoonbk/ana-roman-6102021?ref=protein.xyz) for [HalfMoonBK](https://www.instagram.com/halfmoonbk/?ref=protein.xyz) \- an independent music and media company based in NYC and LA covering and reinforcing emerging culture around the world through radio, events, editorial, and educational workshops. Enjoy 🤙 --- #### **[#collaboration](https://www.proteincommunity.com/topics/3428595?ref=protein.xyz)** - [Protein Agency](https://www.proteinagency.com/?ref=protein.xyz) has a bunch of permanent and freelance roles open at the moment if you fancy [changing things up a bit](https://www.linkedin.com/company/protein-/?ref=protein.xyz). They’re also researching running culture in the UK, Europe, and North America [if that’s your thing](https://form.typeform.com/to/mj1dGVcG?ref=protein.xyz) - [Broccoli mag is looking for a project manager](https://www.instagram.com/p/CQqtj97sNtl/?ref=protein.xyz) - [UAL CCI is hiring](https://ual.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-1/candidate/jobboard/vacancy/1/adv/?ftq=creative+computing&ref=protein.xyz) lecturers for their Creative Computing course - Want to be featured here next month? [Post it here …](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/protein-is-all-about-collaboration-between-members-so-whats-the-one-thing-you-need-a-hand-with-and-one-thing-you-could-offer-in-return?ref=protein.xyz) --- #### [#interesting](https://www.proteincommunity.com/topics/964353?ref=protein.xyz) - Last weekend saw [Trans Pride in London](https://www.instagram.com/weexistlondon/?hl=en&ref=protein.xyz) and we wish every day was like this 🌈 - Make sure you also book your[ tickets](https://ra.co/events/1443031?ref=protein.xyz) for London Pride Weekend in September with [he.she.they](https://www.instagram.com/he.she.they/?hl=en&ref=protein.xyz) - If there’s one thing you should read this month, it’s the [Society Centred Design Manifesto](https://societycentered.design/?ref=protein.xyz) by [IF](https://www.projectsbyif.com/?ref=protein.xyz) - [The Feminist Internet](https://www.instagram.com/p/CQyT5EhgFcY/?ref=protein.xyz) have just made Facebook, Google, TikTok, and Twitter sign a set of commitments working against online gender-based abuse - [read the full report here](https://ogbv.webfoundation.org/?ref=protein.xyz) ✊ - We’ve been asking our members [how the pandemic impacted their identity or sense of self](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/how-has-the-pandemic-impacted-your-identity-or-sense-of-self?ref=protein.xyz) - If you missed our discussion on Wellness in the Workplace with [BigWorldNRG](https://www.instagram.com/bigworldnrg/?hl=en&ref=protein.xyz), then join the [HeySisWorld](https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/hey-sis-world?ref=protein.xyz) Clubhouse to keep up with their convos! - [Creatives 4 Systemic change](https://www.creatives4systemicchange.com/?ref=protein.xyz) are raising funds to support Black female-identifying artists in continuing their practice. [Bid now!](https://www.creatives4systemicchange.com/?ref=protein.xyz) - [GUAP x Kunstraum ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CQx8iTdBH0g/?ref=protein.xyz)have an open call exhibition for people who have never/rarely exhibited before - [Fact Liverpool](https://www.fact.co.uk/?ref=protein.xyz) is offering 4 upcoming artists in the North of England £2,500 grant + £1,500 production fee to create new digital works for [#FACTtogether](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/facttogether/?ref=protein.xyz) 2021\. You can[ apply here](https://www.instagram.com/p/CQx2lQTllrl/?ref=protein.xyz) - Last month’s podcast guest, [Alex Fefegha of Comuzi, ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CQHDkLkBE7A/?ref=protein.xyz)has made an awesome[ Rap Bot](https://www.instagram.com/p/CQHDkLkBE7A/?ref=protein.xyz) - Finsbury Park is re-exploring public spaces as a platform not just for shared experiences but shared choices we make together. The [Peoples’ Park Plinth](https://peoplesparkplinth.org/?ref=protein.xyz) is a project that turns the whole of the park into a platform for public digital artworks and asks you to pick the one you want for your park, so [vote now!](https://peoplesparkplinth.org/?ref=protein.xyz) - [The Slow Factory](https://www.instagram.com/p/CQYeTIPFHZz/?ref=protein.xyz) has launched a digital exhibition called [I Really Love This Song](https://ireallylovethissong.com/?ref=protein.xyz) to celebrate the “empathetic beauty of storytellers" - Win a [6 week life coaching programme](https://www.instagram.com/p/CQWb5VkAJJv/?ref=protein.xyz) from [Calypso Barnum-Bobb](https://www.instagram.com/c41ypso/?ref=protein.xyz) - 1 in 5 people often or always feels lonely, so [British Red Cross](https://www.redcross.org.uk/?ref=protein.xyz) have launched a [Sunrise Walk](https://www.instagram.com/thesunrisewalk/?ref=protein.xyz) to challenge you to walk 5k at sunrise, donate £5 and nominate 5 friends to do the same 🌞 - Submit your story to[ Storytime](https://www.storytime.site/?ref=protein.xyz) from [Lily Gutierrez](https://www.proteincommunity.com/members/7351676?ref=protein.xyz) and whilst you’re there, be sure to check out their[ podcast](https://soundcloud.com/storytimethepodcast?ref=protein.xyz) - Watch the new film [Finding your LIGHT ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lesome0MSY4&feature=emb%5Flogo&ref=protein.xyz)by [Aaraf Adam](https://www.anothermag.com/art-photography/13403/aaraf-adam-s-visual-project-spotlights-black-muslim-women-in-new-zealand?ref=protein.xyz) --- #### [#crypto](https://www.proteincommunity.com/topics/4518220?ref=protein.xyz) - [Fred Ersham ](https://twitter.com/fehrsam?ref=protein.xyz)on [Culture, Communities and Crypto](https://www.fehrsam.xyz/blog/creators-communities-and-crypto-part-ii?ref=protein.xyz) - Jay Z is auctioning a [‘Reasonable Doubt’ NFT](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/jay-z-reasonable-doubt-nft-sothebys/?ref=protein.xyz) at [Sotheby’s](https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/jay-z-x-derrick-adams-heir-to-the-throne-an-nft/heir-to-the-throne?locale=en&ref=protein.xyz) - We very much like what [Startupyworld ](https://startupy.world/?ref=protein.xyz)is doing with their publishing platform [Ghost Knowledge](https://www.ghostknowledge.com/?ref=protein.xyz) - A16Z on [Designing Internet Native Communities: A Guide to Crypto Tokens](https://future.a16z.com/a-taxonomy-of-tokens-distinctions-with-a-difference/?ref=protein.xyz) - [Woon Joon Ian](https://medium.com/@joonian?ref=protein.xyz) has a worthwhile read on [the process of quantifying loyalty](https://medium.com/rallynetwork/quantifying-loyalty-c6563ba08387?ref=protein.xyz) - Fellow [Seed/Club](https://seedclub.xyz/?ref=protein.xyz) cohorters, [Afrofuture](https://afrofuture.ai/?ref=protein.xyz) are dropping a [series of NFTs](https://twitter.com/afrofutureai/status/1410648842018689028?ref=protein.xyz) with 5 of Africa's top artists --- #### [#events](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events?ref=protein.xyz) - **Weekly on Tuesdays** — [Yoga with Gina](https://www.instagram.com/ginastewart%5F%5Fyoga/?hl=en&ref=protein.xyz) - **2nd —** [UAL CCI: Diploma Show Party](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/ual-cci-diploma-show-party?instance%5Findex=20210702T110000Z&ref=protein.xyz) - **3rd —** [Black-Owned Weekender](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jamii-18446684185?utm%5Fcampaign=later-linkinbio-ukjamii&utm%5Fcontent=later-17947263&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fsource=linkin.bio) at [Protein Studios](https://www.instagram.com/proteinstudios/?ref=protein.xyz) - **3rd** — [Royal College of Art London Graduate Exhibition](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/147-329-tickets-157653910089?ref=protein.xyz) - **5th** — [D&AD New Blood Festival Talk: How to find work and workplaces that reflect who you are](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/dad-new-blood-festival-talk-be-your-own-career-matchmaker-how-to-find-work-and-workplaces-that-reflect-who-you-are?instance%5Findex=20210705T120000Z&ref=protein.xyz) - **7th —**[ Disrupt Festival 2021](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/disrupt-festival-2021?instance%5Findex=20210707T080000Z&ref=protein.xyz) - **7th** — [The Good Business Festival 2021](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/the-good-business-festival-2021?instance%5Findex=20210707T090000Z&ref=protein.xyz) - **7th** —[ D&AD New Blood Festival Talk: How to build a career in your own time & in your own way](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/dad-new-blood-festival-talk-stop-comparing-yourself-how-to-build-a-career-in-your-own-time-in-your-own-way?instance%5Findex=20210707T120000Z&ref=protein.xyz) - **8th** — [Arts Award & Wellbeing on supporting young people to process their experiences of the pandemic](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/arts-award-wellbeing-how-can-arts-award-support-young-people-to-process-their-experiences-of-the-pandemic?instance%5Findex=20210708T140000Z&ref=protein.xyz) - **9th** — [Protein Studios](https://www.instagram.com/proteinstudios/?ref=protein.xyz) & [OAT](https://www.instagram.com/oat.coffee/?ref=protein.xyz) presents [GOOD VIBES 🤙](https://www.instagram.com/goodvibes.east/?ref=protein.xyz) - **9th** —[ Big Plant Sale with Plants for All](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-plant-sale-london-tickets-159388572511?ref=protein.xyz) at [Protein Studios](https://www.instagram.com/proteinstudios/?ref=protein.xyz) - **10th** \- [Half Moon x Portals LA](https://www.instagram.com/p/CQohX2ij6P4/?ref=protein.xyz) looks like it’s going to be [fun](https://www.instagram.com/p/CQzq5CZhezY/?ref=protein.xyz) - **19th** — [No Comply, Skate Culture & Community](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/free-exhibition-no-comply-skate-culture-community?instance%5Findex=20210719T110000Z&ref=protein.xyz) at Somerset House --- Until next month! 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