New Muslims Sep 11, 2014 fashion & beauty global marketing local culture ... . The industry’s universal appeal stems from its fundamental commitment to animal welfare and its practice of sourcing ingredients from sustainable farms. In essence, the halal market was the farm-to-table movement before it was cool. But as with fashion, New Muslims seek food that reflects their modern tastes, not just their religious principles. Astute halal brands have reacted by creating products with diverse flavor profiles reflective of their international consumer base. In the future, we ...
BrandCon Mar 21, 2018 education marketing media & entertainment branding events ... the businesses they support.Forward-thinking brands are already beginning to create their own BrandCons, and others will need to follow suit to effectively engage and inspire young consumers. Chipotle was a pioneer of this concept with its free Cultivate festival, which brings people together to think about food-related issues with interactive experiences focused on sustainable ingredients and musical performances. The event, which has taken place in cities across the U.S., is as much of an ...
The Invisibles Sep 16, 2018 ... customized in their size and pattern. Just as sustainable products have become stylish in order to meet consumers needs for widespread adoption (see Eco Chic), so too are smart devices.Just as young consumers want to quiet the appearance of technology in their homes, they're also looking to quiet the sound of them. Though smart devices are intended to make life easier and better, they have a downside of creating additional noise, from talking to beeps, that can prevent a home from feeling like a place to ...
The Freeform Movement Jun 12, 2016 gen z parenting play technology dads moms ... ' Creativity" and Time's "Toys That Will Make Your Kids Smarter." It offers a hands-on gateway to understanding patterns related to meaningful concepts in science, technology, engineering, art and math by letting children build hundreds of models, from simple shapes to complex 3D constructions, using a shape-and-color coded system, allowing for open-ended play and discovery.MOLUKSwiss toy brand MOLUK seeks to make “innovative, sustainable products that don’t just entertain kids on a superficial level, but ...
Go Big Or Go Home Dec 17, 2017 play social life experiences friends ... possess this trait, as expressed by a 25-year-old woman from Los Angeles: "I feel it's my duty as a friend to tell my other friends about exciting things they might be missing out on, and they can decide if they want to come or not." After all, being the first to discover something cool and tell one's friends about it is a highly coveted form of social currency for young people. Yet for this approach to be sustainable, modern youth are frequently making trade-offs and ensuring they have ample time to ...
Healthography Jun 12, 2015 design health & wellness travel bikes commuting neighborhood rural ... As wellness has become top of mind for Ys, they are increasingly prioritizing it in selecting where to live and travel. Gen Ys don’t see wellness as simply a sector of their lives; rather, it is their lifestyle, so it follows that they want their home and travel experiences to accommodate and reflect their efforts. Much as young consumers came to expect housing and hotels to use sustainable materials and resources, they’re now demanding that these same places cater to their wellbeing. As they ...
Off-Roading Oct 05, 2015 ... sustainable business that can be managed remotely and with minimal time commitments, while providing enough money to allow individuals to pursue their passions in life. They may outsource projects and tasks via “virtual assistants,” settle in countries or towns with low cost of living, or create a product, such as an eBook or app, that provides an automated cash flow. Since Ferriss released his book in 2007, hundreds of other resources advising on lifestyle design have emerged, including popular blogs The ...
Global Fashion & Style Trends May 27, 2018 ... fashion industry’s massive textile waste problem is scrutinized on a global scale. Just as young people around the world are curbing waste by increasingly embracing styles made from sustainable materials and giving garments new life through the resale market (see Eco Chic), they're also supporting brands that help the planet by ensuring they don't create excess inventory. Indeed, the fashion industry is starting to mitigate the waste it produces by quantifying demand and only making the exact styles ...
Feedback Loop Mar 06, 2015 gen z hobbies social media ... fact that they’re accustomed to brands asking for their input via crowdsourcing and co-creation initiatives. Following in the footsteps of Ys, the next generation is already forming strong opinions and calling out companies they believe should have more sustainable business practices, gender-neutral products, or Photoshop-free ads, for instance. Knowing that their thoughts will be valued, coupled with their desire to tell brands how to better meet consumer needs, we expect to see a surge in ...
Need For Speed Sep 20, 2018 ... sustainable materials to manufacture leather goods and shoes. The brand’s goal is to localize its supply chain to speed up the rate at which new capsule collections can be created and released.Teeez Heath Broussard, creative director at Teeez Cosmetics, maintains that a key component of the company’s success is their constant “newness.” The brand releases four collections a year, containing a total of 200 to 250 new products per year, which pushes their creative cycle and supply chain to a level that many ...
