LS:N Global

Behaviours

Gen Z in Australia

Amid fractious global politics, national housing shortages and looming recession, Australia’s youth are connecting via grassroots activism and new ...

Australia : Gen Z : Loneliness

Design Directions

Synthesised Beauty

The visual language of conscious beauty is being redefined as the rise of biotechnology and digital innovation inspires creatives to re-imagine wha...

Beauty : Biotechnology : Digital

Viewpoints

How Plant-based Meat is taking hold in LATAM

Mariana Tunis, marketing director at Fazenda Futuro, discusses changing attitudes to plant-based ‘meat’ in Latin America.

Sustainability : Food & Drink : Society

Big Ideas

Vibrant branding is elevating global cuisine

Using bold visual language, a new wave of food brands are challenging outdated notions to position Asian food as healthy, diverse and accessible.

Food : Drink : Branding

Design Directions

Frivolous Foods

The visual definition of nourishment is evolving to celebrate a less sterile approach that combines nostalgia, escapism and pleasure.

Food : Drink : Wellness

Big Ideas

Luxe Pack 2012- Top five Branding & Packaging trends

Monaco — Hyper-reality, noir perfumes, back-to-front packaging, night lighting and thoughtful sustainability were all key trends at Luxe Pack 2012.

Transparency : Trends : Maison Martin Margiela

Daily Signals

Beautiful People: Industry experts discuss the future of beauty

Grow Your Own : Davina Peace : Elder Street

Big Ideas

Techtextil 2011

Inspired by nature, nanotechnology and concern for the environment, manufacturers revealed some very exciting innovations at Techtextil 2011.

Nanotechnology : Hot : Volume

Markets

Utility Apps

Brands are using mobile apps as practical tools to assist, educate and serve consumers in and out of stores.

Utility Apps : Mobile Apps : Apps

Communities

InPatients

Looking after your health used to mean sporadic trips to the doctor, then taking medicine if you became ill. Now a more sophisticated approach to w...

Tracking : MedMinder : Outpatient

Design Directions

Tangible Tech

In an era of rapidly advancing AI and technology, designers are rejecting over-humanised visual language and are embracing hardware that celebrates...

Design : Technology : Engineering

Big Ideas

Trust as the Ultimate Currency: World Retail Congress 2025

As the retail industry navigates economic uncertainty and cultural transformation, trust, technology and adaptability transpire as key drivers of s...

Retail : Global Event : Luxury

Micro Trends

Resilience Branding

As the Trump administration rolls back nationwide government DEI initiatives, progressive businesses are choosing to re-affirm their commitment to ...

Design : Advertising : Retail

Viewpoints

Gen Z’s New Value System

Between self-optimisation, mischief and activism, Gen Z are rewriting the rules of value. Bulletproof’s chief growth officer Andi Davids tells LS:N...

Gen Z : Finance : Value

Micro Trends

Digital Detox Destinations

With the aim of finding a solution to the incessant bombardment from our digital devices, people are swapping their screens for bucolic scenes, see...

Travel : Analogue : Mindfulness

Big Ideas

X-tended Retail

Virtual stores and Web3 brand experiences have matured since the post-pandemic metaverse boom. Now, they offer more integrated e-commerce opportuni...

Retail : Pop-culture & Media : Technology

Markets

Is Cocoa Past Its Sell-By Date?

Cocoa-free chocolate brands are in the spotlight as soaring cocoa prices and shortages lead to mounting challenges for the mainstream industry.

Chocolate : Cocoa : Chocolate Market

Big Ideas

SXSW 2024: Designing Superbrands

From Mattel to Looney Tunes and Apple, superbrands used the SXSW 2024 stage to reveal the best insights from their future-proofed design and brandi...

Design : Brand Strategy : SXSW

Micro Trends

Archi-tainment

A new generation of transformative structures focused on next-level entertainment experiences are set to influence commercial, public and third spa...

Design : Architecture : Spatial Design

Big Ideas

Web Summit Lisbon 2023: Music Futures

Web Summit Lisbon 2023 tuned into the future of music, delving into the destiny of musicians, their art and their evolving connection with fans.

Music : Senses And Music : Live Music

Markets

New Ageing Market

New definitions of maturity are emerging as priorities shift from reversing the appearance of ageing to improving life-long health.

Beauty : Health : Wellness

Micro Trends

Provocation Platforms

A societal resilience has led people to step out of their comfort zones in favour of dissenting perspectives. Now, this search for discomfort is fi...

Social Media : Media & Entertainment : Technology

Big Ideas

What’s Next for the Entre-Celebrity?

From deep diversity training to TikTok-famous consultants, the C-suite celebrity is rapidly redefining the role of the brand spokesperson.

Retail : Media : Workplace

Big Ideas

The rise of retail’s third-space storefronts

Brands are commodifying outdoor space to create retail destinations that blend into the urban fabric while fostering play, exploration and community.

Retail : Architecture : Design

Markets

DIY Dressing Market

With sustainability increasingly front of mind, consumers are getting creative with their clothing and opting for DIY fashion over new items.

Fashion : Sustainability

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