How do we become? Weigh, don't count; be a collective vector force emanating from a recurrent creative flux; think within, beyond and across time and space to negotiate complexities; enable creative agency through solidarity; expand current frameworks by being accountable, transparent and inclusive; radically advocate to hold ground; and critically leverage our nomadic, coloured identity.

Our journey began 5 years ago with an ambition to stir up creative thought, practice and discourse. Last week's issue was a reflection on our role in the global creative community, driven by our desire to #thinkNEXT. Today, as an award-winning global media house and curatorial agency that is known for its unique approach to editorial initiatives, collaborations and partnerships, we have come a long way.

We are charged to consistently represent, sense, participate, connect, confront and celebrate – to embrace an ever-evolving state of our 'becoming' with you. To demonstrate this juncture's spirit, we unveil a collective glossary of our values and aspirations that will continue to grow. We invite you, our readers, friends and comrades, to collaborate in this collective vision of becoming, to be open, adaptable and self-assured. We are hopeful about our leap ahead, in being outrageously bold in voice and vision and setting the bar for what defines success.

There is much to be done, and much we want to be; and because we promise to think NEXT, we continue to BECOME. Here's to more creative STIRring!