Media, Arts, and Design (MAD) | Anthology II: MAD Pandemic: Stories of Change and Continuity during the COVID-19 Crisis" brings together a selection of peer-reviewed contributions that explore the profound shifts within discourses surrounding the media, arts, and design sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a world where the term 'new normal' has become a catchphrase within contemporary discussions, these papers critically evaluate and scrutinize the interplay between rapid technological evolution and the steadfast (and dynamic) nature of human creativity. Papers in this volume thoughtfully navigate through virtual spaces, online spheres, digital landscapes, and altered realities, echoing the zeitgeist of a world in transition. This anthology aims to operate as a remarkably informative storehouse of knowledge and serve as a beacon of understanding by offering readers insightful narratives and enlightening accounts that traverse the complexities of a landscape irrevocably altered by the ramifications of the COVID-19 crisis.