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From shifting definitions of value to TikTok-fuelled commerce and hormone health retreats, our analysts unpack what’s new and next on LS:N Global.

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Democratising Longevity

Neko Health tells LS:N Global why preventative healthcare needs a glow-up – and how design and data can reshape the way we future-proof our bodies.

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The New Youth Club

Moot is a membership-based third space redefining UK youth clubs for a generation craving real-world connection, culture and community.

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Compostable Cosmetics

Wildsmith is setting a new standard for sustainable luxury with Vivomer, a compostable, microbe-made packaging material designed to disappear into the earth without a trace.

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Dejan Mitrovic : Connecting digital and physical play

Design entrepreneur Dejan Mitrovic talks about connecting digital and physical play.

Digital Natives : Dejan Mitrovic : Ubiquitous Gaming Culture

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Philip Handford : Reinterpreting heritage

Campaign founder and creative director Philip Handford talks about reinterpreting heritage.

Heritage : Philip Handford : Storytelling

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Daniel Burrus : Preparing for the transformation age

Burrus research founder Daniel Burrus talks about preparing for the transformation age.

Crowdsourcing : DIY Culture : Daniel Burrus

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Aitor Throup : Hyperseasonal fashion

Menswear designer Aitor Throup talks hyperseasonal fashion.

Hyperseasonal Selling : Aitor Throup : Men's Fashion

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David Kohn : Jujitsu Urbanism

Architect David Kohn talks about Jujitsu Urbanism.

London : Jujitsu Urbanism : David Kohn

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Piotr Winkielman : Cognitive fluency

Professor Piotr Winkielman talks about cognitive fluency.

Cognitive Fluency : Stuffocation : Piotr Winkielman

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Katie Salen : Quest to Learn – a school for digital kids

Institute of Play game designer and executive director Katie Salen talks about a school for digital kids.

Quest To Learn : Digital Natives : Katie Salen

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Amber Case : Helpful brands

Geoloqi founder Amber Case talks about helpful brands.

Amber Case : Location-based Service : Geoloqi

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Jeremy Langmead : Using e-content for e-commerce

Mr Porter editor-in-chief Jeremy Langmead talks about using e-content for e-commerce.

Mr Porter : Jeremy Langmead : Retail Futures

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Simon Costin : Intangible heritage

Art director and set designer Simon Costin talks about intangible heritage.

Rurban Revolution : Simon Costin : Folk

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Dan Crowe : Modern male media

PORT magazine editor Dan Crowe talks about modern male media.

Men’s Magazines : Dan Crowe : PORT Magazine

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Vivian Rosenthal : The virtual pop-up store

Tronic co-founder Vivian Rosenthal talks about the virtual pop-up.

Tronic : Vivian Rosenthal : Augmented Reality

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Brian David Johnson : From small screen to smart screen

Intel futurist Brian David Johnson talks about small screen to smart screen.

Futuretainment : Brian David Johnson : Turbulent Teens

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Jérôme Sans : A glocal hotel experience

The idea:A glocal hotel experienceThe person:Words: Jonna DaglidenVisuals: Joanna Tulej

Hotels : Le Meridien : Jerome Sans

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John Kestner : Make technology human

MIT Media Lab research affiliate John Kestner talks about making technology human.

Phy-gital : John Kestner : MIT Media Lab

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Eric Musgrave : Manufacturing in the UK

UK Fashion & Textile Association director general Eric Musgrave talks about manufacturing in the UK.

Fashion Market : Eric Musgrave : UK Fashion & Textile Association

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Josh Ackerman : How touch affects spending

MIT research professor Joshua Ackerman talks about how touch affects spending.

Sensory Shopping : Tactile Shopping : Josh Ackerman

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Caterina Fake : Making the internet personal

Hunch founder Caterina Fake talks about making the internet personal.

Personal Information Economy : Hunch : Caterina Fake

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Bob Soderstrom : Immersive storytelling

Screenwriter and executive producer Bob Soderstrom talks about immersive storytelling.

Storytelling : Bob Soderstrom : Immersive Storytelling

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Keiichi Matsuda : Spatial Networking

Designer Keiichi Matsuda talks about spatial networking.

Augmented Reality : Spatial Networking : Keiichi Matsuda

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