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The new influences shaping colour forecasting
Catwalks have historically set colour trends, says James Cropper’s Mark Starrs, but in today’s digital-first world a new order of inspiration is co...
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Flexibility must sit at the heart of place branding
Droga5’s Chris Chapman on why it’s crucial to delve into an area’s past and present, but have a malleable vision for its future.
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How fintech can speak to Generation X and beyond
Clare Gambardella, chief customer officer at Zopa, on using design to ensure longevity in a fast-paced sector and improve financial wellness for all.
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Behavioural science will boost your business
Rupinder Mann, founder of UnNamed Ventures, on the role of neuroscience, psychology, behavioural economics and creativity on the future of work.
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Does Escapex herald the future of social media?
Shamik Talukder, chief business officer at Escapex, on the need to create a platform that puts engagement back at the heart of social interaction.
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Instagram isn’t the space for sustainable fashion
As more brands strive to be sustainable, it’s time to re-think social platforms that promote incessant newness and instant in-app purchasing.
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Are deep fakes the future of personalised advertising?
AI is enabling a new form of hyper-personal influencer marketing. MSc Strategic Fashion Management graduates Helen Wang and Joanna Lanceley explain...
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Why flop accounts aren’t the future of news
They might be labelled the most woke generation yet, but the Instagram accounts of today’s teenagers tell a different story.
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Media
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Dove is rewriting the rules of female beauty
Sophie Galvani, global vice-president of Dove, on smashing stereotypes and celebrating beauty idiosyncrasies in the age of Algorithmic Beauty.
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Media
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AI will improve wellbeing in your business
BioBeats, a digital health company, is using artificial intelligence to improve workplace mental health. Nicola Hemmings, its lead psychologist, ex...
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Wellness
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The rise of eco-conscious luxury hotels
Inge van Weert, general manager at QO Amsterdam, explores how sustainable stays are fast becoming a luxury status symbol.
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Why audio is the future of virtual reality
Daniel Sabio, aka The Glad Scientist, has built a career as a VR musician. Now he’s creating virtual experiences for people with visual impairments.
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Will single-person households create a health crisis?
As the number of people living alone increases in South Korea, mental and physical health issues are becoming a major societal concern.
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Wellness
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The future of urban mobility lies in sustainability
Forget the behavioural whims of generation X, Y or Z – travel in tomorrow’s cities will be grounded in environmental necessity.
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Society
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Generation Z are deconstructing Asian femininity
Social media has empowered Indian women to take control of their identity, says Atika Malik, chief operating officer at Cheil India. Now brands mus...
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Female Futures
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Advertising
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Prom night must become a beacon of inclusivity
It’s time to put outdated traditions to rest. Schools across the globe have a responsibility to provide inclusive events that are open to all.
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Education
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Facebook’s cryptocurrency is a misnomer that will change the world
The social media giant’s new global currency, Libra, has the potential to completely overhaul the financial systems in emerging economies.
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Techfin
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Space10 on creating a cookbook with a mission
Polina Bachlakova, editor of Future Food Today, the first cookbook from Ikea’s research and design lab, envisages a playful and sustainable future ...
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It’s time to reboot the start-up mentality
Fundamental change is needed at the heart of any business to truly live and breathe start-up thinking, making and doing.
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Rural China is living in the future
Xiaowei Wang, creative director of Logic magazine, examines how the future of work is already alive and kicking in rural China.
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