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The Trend:  The New Age of Discovery

Where can consumers still find newness amid algorithm fatigue, ad blockers and saturated content platforms? Part of the answer lies in gatekeeping ...

Technology : Discovery : Retail

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The Big Idea: The Future of Dating Apps

Hinge is the ‘designed to be deleted’ dating app now turning to real-life connections to tackle Gen Z loneliness. The Future Laboratory spoke to pr...

Technology : Dating Apps : Hinge

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The Campaign: Why Apple leaned into artisanal charm for 2025 festive push

Apple’s 2025 Christmas campaign A Critter Carol puts human craftsmanship front and centre.

Technology : Advertising & Branding : Apple

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The Viewpoint: Cyberchondria and Its Cure

The democratisation of medical knowledge – and the spread of fake news – has opened the doors to a new kind of cyberchondria. Jay Topham, co-founde...

Technology : Cyberchondria : Health

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The Space: Koibird’s London store mixes digital and physical

A new wave of designers is bridging the virtual chaos of gaming realms and extended reality with the tactile authenticity of human craft. 

Technology : Retail : Design

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Download the Future Forecast 2026 report

Now that you know what shaped 2025, discover what’s next.

Future Forecast

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How Marcin Rusak and Perrier-Jouët translated plant life into sonic installations at Design Miami 2025

At Design Miami 2025, designer Marcin Rusak partnered with champagne house Perrier-Jouët to translate the hidden life of plants into a sculptural, ...

Design : Luxury : Drink

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Why Myndstream and Mayo Clinic believe music is the future of medicine

Global wellness music brand Myndstream has partnered with Mayo Clinic to explore the clinical potential of functional music in healthcare.

Health : Music : Technology

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Stat: US sports fans show high engagement across travel, gaming and media

According to GWI’s latest Global Fan Study, 62% of US sports fans are more likely to take three to four international trips per year compared with ...

Sports : Travel : Statistic

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How new Evil Ray suncare brand taps the unhinged humour opportunity

Australian creative agency Pembleton has unveiled Evil Ray, a bold new sunscreen brand designed in collaboration with iconic Australian artist Reg ...

Beauty : Healthcare : Sunscreen

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What Disney’s partnership with OpenAI means for enhancing in-house creativity

Disney has entered a strategic agreement with OpenAI to explore how Sora, OpenAI’s text-to-video generation model, could support creative developme...

Media : Technology : AI

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Stat: TikTok Shop’s Black Friday sales highlight growth of live commerce

During this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday, TikTok Shop recorded nearly 50% more shoppers than 2024, driving total sales past £372m ($500m, €...

Retail : Social Media : Discovery

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Why Dutch department store De Bijenkorf has opted for cinematic storytelling

Dutch department store De Bijenkorf has unveiled a festive brand campaign celebrating its 155-year legacy, leaning in to cinematic storytelling.

Retail : Advertising : Branding

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Why MAC’s choice of Chappell Roan matters in a world of algorithmic sameness

MAC Cosmetics has named Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Chappell Roan as its newest global brand ambassador, bringing one of music’s most visually...

Beauty : Cosmetics : Identity

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Stat: US teens embrace AI chatbots and constant social media use in 2025

A new Pew Research Center survey highlights how US teenagers are deeply engaged with social media and AI chatbots.

Technology : Social Media : Youth

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Whitechapel Gallery celebrates 125 years with a human-centric visual rebrand

East London arts institution Whitechapel Gallery is ushering in its 125th anniversary with a bold new visual identity designed by BBH Studios, unve...

Design : Breading : Human Centered Design