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The ideas and innovations that hint at the future of the consumer landscape
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The spaces making zero-waste dining luxurious
Chefs and restaurateurs are proving that zero-waste can be high-end with a raft of new eateries representing the next generation of sustainable hos...
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SMS is changing the face of customer service
Brands and retailers are using SMS to offer their expertise as a personal service rather than to simply encourage customers to buy more products.
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Interactive listening
Technology devices are becoming central to the listening experience, with interactive apps and AR tools revealing greater meaning behind the music.
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Democratising skills through 5G
Professor Mischa Dohler of King’s College London explains how AI-powered kinetics and the Internet of Skills will enable frictionless remote collab...
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Neo-food photography
Meet the four food photographers skewing ideas of perfection and health in favour of a playful and disorderly aesthetic.
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Exploring future scenarios powered by 5G
As we enter a new decade, LS:N Global speculates about the impact and transformative use cases of 5G across sectors including retail, healthcare an...
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Five emerging travel destinations in 2020
From Red Sea retreats to nomadic Mongolian adventures, in 2020 travellers will journey to these unexpected countries for unique sensorial experiences.
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Focused fitness classes
Beyond spinning and boxing lessons, new studios and classes are emerging focused on single-format exercise dedicated to improving technique and skill.
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Five key themes from Web Summit 2019
Web Summit shifted its focus to people and the planet, and the ways in which technology can be a force for good at a time when citizens are warier ...
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Diets for an evolving planet
The Eatelier founder Katinka Versendaal on creating speculative gastronomy to translate complex research into sensorial food experiences.
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AI-driven mobility
As a precursor to fully autonomous vehicles, design studios are experimenting with integrating artificial intelligence into smaller, more agile f...
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Imperceptible realities at Dutch Design Week 2019
Meet the designers unravelling the hidden side of our technological systems, questioning territory ownership and daring to lay bare the amount of j...
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Circular store design
Consumers’ increasing interest in sustainable living is reflected in new retail destinations, where materials, design details and energy use ...
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Generation Z are driving an arts revolution
Jaded by the vapid qualities of social media, young people are finding solace in traditional arts and culture – and brands are responding.
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By-product beauty
Skincare brands are turning waste ingredients into desirable beauty products that cater for the growing number of environmentally conscious consumers.
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Circular Economy
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Bio-bottles
As consumers become more knowledgeable about their waste, bottled drinks brands are responding with a series of material innovations.
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Key themes from Techfestival 2019
From citizens reclaiming data to positive endings, this year’s event was a global pledge to improve the future relationship between humans and tech...
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The frictionless future of grocery retail
In the wake of Amazon Go, grocery retailers are exploring how in-store technology can streamline the purchasing process.
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Brand Innovation Debrief: KLM
With the launch of its in-house innovation hub, KLM is taking a leading role in shaping the future of sustainable, connected travel.
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New beauty origins
From the harsh desert of southern Spain to the nutrient-rich soil of the Netherlands, four burgeoning regions are inspiring the next generation of ...
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