A global pandemic. War in Ukraine. Record-high inflation. Climate change. Digital transformation. As we take stock of the first half of 2022, it’s clear that persistent disruptions have only increased global uncertainty. While the words of our articles and reports have helped make sense of the world as we know it, art has given this narrative life. That’s why we asked McKinsey Global Publishing designers to select 10 images that speak to the remarkable moments that define 2022 so far. Check out the articles below, and their accompanying art, for our visual take of a world in flux.
War in Ukraine: Twelve disruptions changing the world
The net-zero transition: What it would cost, what it could bring
The childcare conundrum: How can companies ease working parents’ return to the office?
Mobility’s net-zero transition: A look at opportunities and risks
Failure is not an option: Increasing the chances of achieving net zero
McKinsey for Kids: Game on! Why your computer learns faster and games better than you think
How the fashion industry can get into a metaverse mindset
Marketing in the metaverse: An opportunity for innovation and experimentation
Why private equity sees life and annuities as an enticing form of permanent capital
Reflections on 20 years of McKinsey on Finance—and three challenges ahead