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Viewpoints

Michael Corballis: Forget Mindfulness and Let Your Mind Wander

Instead of trying to live intensely in the present, we should let our minds drift and wander, says professor Michael Corballis.

Mindfulness : HeadSpace : Neurology

Macro Trends

The Optimised Self

Humanity is on a quest. It is not a quest for perfection, but for optimisation – to be the optimal versions of ourselves, the most effective and th...

Optimisation : Health : Wellbeing

Markets

Generation Homebody

Staying in is in. From TikTok bedroom dance-offs to CBD-infused bath bombs, the home has become Generation Z’s ultimate hangout.

Youth : Fashion : Wellbeing

Markets

Self-tanning Market

Negative associations with reality tv stars and unpredictable results have limited the market scope of fake tans, but new innovations in texture, s...

Beauty : Retail : Branding

Markets

Luxury: Beirut

For luxury in the Middle East, Dubai is the clear frontrunner. But thanks to a stabilising political climate, an expanding local market and a growi...

Beirut : Dior : Jimmy Choo

Markets

Gamer Wellness Market

As esports’ influence continues to challenge that of traditional sports, lifestyle brands are helping gamers to level up their physical and mental ...

Health & Wellness : Gaming : Sport

Micro Trends

Decadence Hotels

Hedonism is creeping into the hospitality space, as hotels expose the sense of debauchery and self-indulgence that their private hideaways can offer.

Travel : Hospitality : Wellness

Micro Trends

Co-mmunity Spaces

New hospitality spaces are drawing inspiration from co-working and members’ clubs with hybrid offerings that mix work, play and rest under one roof.

Workplace : Society : Hospitality

Design Directions

Naxos

Naxos, Make’s gender-neutral, technology-driven skincare line is an answer to 21st-century problems.

Gender Neutral : Digital Agressors : Naxos

Markets

The Connected Home

Smart everyday devices, from toothbrushes to security cameras, will track our movements inside the home.

Connected Home : Qualcomm : Withings

Design Directions

Lucy McRae: Body Architect

Combining elements of biotechnology, beauty, life sciences and innovation, McRae crafts speculative narratives that imagine the future of our bod...

Beauty Futures : Biotech : Aesop

Micro Trends

Curator Kids

As young people navigate an age of information overload, they are revolting against the relentless creation of content – and choosing to curate it ...

Youth : Media : Alternet Economies

Viewpoints

Digital drugs will revolutionise media

Michael Moskowitz, founder of digital health innovator AeBeZe Labs, discusses media's pharmaceutical power and the disruptive concept of digital nu...

Health : Media : Wellbeing

Big Ideas

Flat age fitness

Exercise brands are helping senior citizens keep fit and healthy with a new range of innovative tools and accessible digital platforms.

Fitness : Senior : Covid-19

Viewpoints

How epigenetics will transform lifestyles

Dr Tom Stubbs, co-founder of Chronomics, explains why giving consumers visibility of their DNA will be key to influencing positive lifestyle choices.

Health : Epigenetics : Wellness

Big Ideas

Designing a hotel for single parents

Co-founder of architecture firm NOA* Stefan Rier and interior designer Joanna Lehnis explain why the hospitality sector needs to reconsider what it...

Travel : Hospitality : Travel & Hospitality Futures

Micro Trends

The Make-up Movement

In response to online make-up shaming, beauty brands are challenging industry misconceptions and redefining what it means to wear make-up.

Beauty : Youth : Makeup

Micro Trends

Anti-diet Mentality

Brands are ditching the word ‘diet’ and focusing on achievable personal improvement over perfection.

Anti-diet : Weight Loss : Wellbeing

Big Ideas

CES 2025: Six Trends to Watch

From labour-free homes to Shoppertainment and AI agents, LS:N Global unpacks the key trends from CES 2025.

Technology : AI : Health And Wellness

Big Ideas

Global Grad Show: Review

Bringing together 145 works from 50 design schools across 30 countries, this year’s Global Grad Show in Dubai was the largest show of its kind and ...

Global Grad Show : Dubai Design Week : The Dislocated World

Big Ideas

Five Ways Brands are Advancing Eyecare

From topical products to protective eyewear, brands are developing unique eye health solutions that are more accessible and convenient.

Health : Wellness : Beauty

Big Ideas

ILTM: The Importance of Food and Experience

Experience generally, and food specifically, are increasingly important to the luxury traveller.

Food : Skye Gyngell : Heckfield Place

Communities

The Upstreamists

Fuelled by the backlash against clean eating, these food and drink consumers reject fad diets and treat food as nourishment.

Food And Drink : Health : Food And Drink Futures

Communities

Mexican Luxurians

From supporting local designers to connecting with the region’s rich artisanal culture, this tribe of consumers approach luxury wit...

Mexican Luxurians : Mexico : Luxury

Viewpoints

Coffee: The New Wellness Ingredient?

FutureBrand’s strategy director, Ashleigh Steinhobel, explores evolving health-focused directions in caffeine culture, from humble bean to bio-hack.

Drink : Coffee : Lifestyle

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