Inspiration & Process

Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library invites readers to consider the endless possibilities of life choices. This poignant, imaginative novel explores regret, second chances, and the human condition through the eyes of Nora Seed.

Jon “Bones” Jones is one of the most dominant fighters in UFC history. From his meteoric rise as the youngest champion in 2012 to his triumphant return as a heavyweight champion in 2023, his legacy continues to inspire. Read about his journey, challenges, and the role RIOT played in documenting his story.

Discover how the Washington Commanders' mascot Major Tuddy came to be through fan involvement & how the Hog theme was chosen in this cool sports history moment.

The Nutrafol x Sephora collaboration brilliantly turns complex scientific data into visually stunning content. This project showcases how creativity and science come together to craft engaging, easy-to-understand narratives through innovative visual design.

Discover how to quickly and easily free up excess system data on macOS. This step-by-step guide will help you clear space, speed up performance, and keep your Mac running smoothly.

Discover the art of stop motion animation with RIOT. From timeless techniques to groundbreaking campaigns, learn how we bring objects to life frame by frame.

Rediscover a rare interview with Jonathan Davis of Korn. Learn about the band’s evolution, Jonathan’s creative process, and how Korn shaped the nu-metal movement.

Scope Saturday is our new series showcasing the art of video editing through the lens of scopes. Dive into the intricate dance of waveforms, vectorscopes, and histograms as we reveal the rhythm and precision behind RIOT’s creative process.

Peek behind the scenes of RIOT’s bold, creative timeline for the Washington Commanders’ new season trailer. See how every splice, effect, and beat built an unforgettable anthem for fans.

Step into the world of Evan Dando with this insightful interview. From his journey with The Lemonheads to the creative process that shaped their iconic sound, we uncover the stories behind the music.

Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke opens up about creativity, legacy, and pushing boundaries in this exclusive interview. Learn how Kele has redefined indie rock while staying true to his artistic voice.

CreativityThe spark that starts it all—creativity is the fearless pursuit of new ideas, powerful stories, and unforgettable brand moments. is demanding. It’s exciting, challenging, and sometimes exhausting. Creative blocks can hit you at any moment. You still need to meet deadlines. This sometimes means working through the night, or until the early hours of the morning or for an endless amount of hours. Given this amount of pressure, some of us wipe out. If you don’t give yourself time away from work, even for a few days you’re most likely to experience a decline in your health and your business. This comes in many forms, and you may not notice them until the worst possible moment.   Reward yourself. Give yourself a pat on the back every now and again. More so when you’re working on a tight deadline or a large project that’s taking up a lot of time. This could be just taking one day off, with no interaction with work projects. Take some time for you and explore something you’ve always wanted to do. A show, a film, whatever it is. Lift. Heavy shit.  As you’ve heard time and time again, exercise is a miracle cure for […]