With a culture of self-improvement established in the mainstream, Stephen Fry’s new tech start-up Pindex aims to be a ‘Pinterest for education’. Can this invitation-only service emulate the success of TED and make learning an awe-inspiring experience for both students and teachers?

It’s becoming increasingly common for people to express themselves through visual media and illustrations, and some are even embracing visual media as a teaching tool. Digital natives are throwing out the traditional educational textbooks and going for something more visual.

From Instagram to emojis, the power of visuals over words in offering immediacy and access is intensifying. Now, instead of opening up Google or asking Siri a question, Blippar lets you discover a wealth of info through your phone’s camera. But are people ready to give up text when they search?

Comics have come a long way since they started appearing as standalone periodicals in the ‘30s. Now, Amazon's digital platform Comixology has launched a Netflix-style subscription service in a bid to attract new readers to the sprawling intricacies of superhero universes.