McKinsey Publishing’s year in visuals

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This year, the rapid ascent of agentic AI, combined with ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, compelled leaders to reimagine how they operate in pursuit of growth. Tech-driven transformation was a prevailing theme. Our designers sought to capture this spirit, amplifying our published insights with visuals that reflect reinvention in motion.

This feature highlights ten of the team’s favorite artistic choices of the year and gives a glimpse into the thinking behind them. Through animation, layered textures, and vivid color, they show how creativity and purpose can turn disruption into opportunity.

Join us for McKinsey Global Publishing’s visual exploration of 2025.