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London Design Festival 2015: Review
This year’s London Design Festival saw many exhibitors scaling down. Yet, despite its smaller scope, the festival succeeded in highlighting new a...
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The campaigns debunking male marketing myths
Brands are defying stereotypes by demonstrating a more intimate approach to modern male identity that avoids polarising men i...
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The rise of eco-influencers
From inventing power-saving products in their bedrooms to suing the American government, a generation of young activists are fighting for change an...
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IGGYLDN on capturing the complexity of black masculinity
In his work, the artist and film-maker examines uncertain definitions of masculinity.
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Why do consumers only pay lip service to sustainable tourism?
Kathleen Ahamed-Broadhurst of sustainable tourism development firm EplerWood on the need for new metrics to help consumers make greener travel choi...
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The Vagina Reconsidered
A wave of straight-talking, chemical-free and design-savvy brands are challenging the taboo around feminine hygiene.
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Entry into social media channels proves increasingly important for brands
Entry into social media channels proves increasingly important for brands
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Tech Market: Part 1
New growth areas in emerging economies and the fruition of long-anticipated innovations will provide momentum for the sector as a whole.
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Apple Watch
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Reworking the Workplace
Inter-pandemic, the workplace is undergoing a reconceptualisation, from the systems and layout of the workspace, to materials and touchless technol...
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Teens: USA
America’s teenage population is slowly falling (the US Census Bureau says it peaked at 26m a few years ago) and summer-time youth unemployment is a...
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Formspring
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Future materials will assemble themselves
Skylar Tibbits, co-director and founder of MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab, explains how programmable materials can help combat climate change and provide ...
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Lessons in Manhood
A new awareness is emerging of the need for media and brands to provide examples of manhood that go beyond restrictive and outdated st...
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Edible Incubators
The food and drink sector is drawing inspiration from Silicon Valley, with new incubators opening that foster collaboration and creativity for ne...
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Clerkenwell Design Week 2014: Top five not to be missed
Expanding into new venues and introducing a new show, Platform, this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) will focus on tactile fabrics, nature-i...
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Foresight Friday: Simar Deol, foresight analyst
Every Friday, The Future Laboratory team offer an end-of-week wrap-up of the topics, issues, ideas and virals we’re all talking about.
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The year of the uprising
The MiVote founder explains why the events of 2016 will usher in an era of digitally powered direct democracy.
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Adam Jacoby
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Blockchain
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Community TV
Digital technology is enabling a new wave of start-ups to curate and build video content around communities of like-minded individuals.
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The Download: New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025
Cutting through the chaos and overwhelming nature of fashion month, we distil the key insights from New York Fashion Week.
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Spring/Summer 2025
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Willy Chavarría
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Covid-19 Contingency Planning
Learn the immediate impacts of Covid-19 across key sectors, and discover best-in-class case studies and future considerations for your organisation.
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The post-influencers redefining social media
A growing number of public figures are shying away from perfectly polished Instagram posts in favour of a more realistic online aesthetic.
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Saw film addresses incongruity in blood donor rules and other top stories
In today’s daily digest: Canon VR offers 360-degree viewing, Visit Oslo promotes tranquil tourism, the value in gin and other stories.
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Glossier
Glossier is a cosmetics line designed for the networked Millennial who is bored by perfection and wants a product line that complements her, rathe...
Glossier
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Emily Weiss
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Cosmetics
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Andro-Hip-Hop
As homosexuality continues to gain acceptance in mainstream culture, hip-hop is becoming more open to androgynous influences as both gay and straig...
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Hood By Air
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Homophobia
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Perimenopause Care-munities Market
Shifting attitudes are transforming the perimenopause into a force for collective health, highlighting the life stage as interconnected with, and s...
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Today’s headlines, including Barneys moving to engage a younger demographic
In today’s daily digest: Video game Football Manger promotes inclusivity, Harrods expands its home offer and more.
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