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Origin Story

... , hit No. 7 on the U.S. album charts, which is the highest ever for a Korean act. K-pop has long been popular in other parts of the world, but its success in the U.S. is a major milestone.2 in 5 global youth like popular culture because it helps them feel more connected to other cultures/countries. BEST CULTURAL EXPERIENCEGlobal youth feel that the best ways to experience another country/culture is by trying its food/beverages (74%), listening to its music (71%), and exploring its art/design ...

Culture Spotlight On Nigeria

... years, according to PwC. Although there's a passionate community of young Nigerian gamers and an increasing number of video game design companies based in Lagos in particular, there's much competition from international titles. One way in which the Nigerian gaming industry is seeking to cut through the noise and resonate with local fans is by creating titles that reflect everyday life and culture in Nigeria. Among such works is Gidi Run, an endless runner game (a genre ...

Eco Chic

... , exemplifying how fashion leaders and consumers can work together to drive eco-friendly fashion. Unlike the eco chic fashion of the past, however, new offerings aren’t just better for the planet but better from a style standpoint—something style-conscious consumers can be proud to wear. From French Vogue’s Green Week to SF’s international Sustainable Fashion Week, power players in fashion have been pushing for Eco Chic that’s truly chic, and this focus on design is paying off. Already, two in 10 ...

Marketing Tips

... demonstration in the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer salon to see how the tools transform their hair and also explore the Dyson engineering labs to learn more about the powerful products. - 3. Create design-focused destinations. - As brands have come to represent lifestyles, their spaces need to reflect this. They can no longer just put products out there and expect to catch people’s eyes. Brands that provide creative aesthetics and atmospheres are standing out in today’s crowded environment and are serving as ...

MEtail

... their PayPal account, initiating a one-click transfer of funds and ownership. Others use hashtags, such as #forsale, to designate posts as ads and make them searchable by shoppers. And services such as Hashbag and Paytagz curate posts marked #forsale into a makeshift marketplace. Outside of the social stream, we’re seeing an ultimate realization of the MEtail model in the rise of 3-D printing. Individuals can simply submit a digital design to an online storefront such as Shapeways, Kraftwurx, or ...

The Freeform Movement

... early age. Having witnessed the negative effects on children overseas, parents are now more willing, if not eager, to embrace educational philosophies that prioritize freeform time alongside more traditional pedagogical approaches. For example, recent years have seen the spread of Waldorf education in China and an emphasis on playtime in schools in Finland, with positive results. Meanwhile, alt-education schools that incorporate design thinking and creativity as part of the curriculum are growing in ...

Off-Roading

... creative approaches to work in which efficiency and productivity are paramount. Some are adopting extreme strategies like Lifestyle Design in which they abandon the “deferred life” plan typified by traditional 9-to-5 jobs and instead use online shortcuts, such as virtual assistants, passive income experiments, and work-from-anywhere opportunities, to bring in enough money to support their passions in minimal time.I opted to not get a job after graduating college and instead am going to work on a couple ...

The Right Moves

... rent accommodations with quirky elements ranging from eccentric interior design schemes to wilder concepts such as treehouses; on the smaller side, these types of homes also reflect how they don’t want excess. This search for an affordable house that also aligns with youth’s individual lifestyles has given rise to an upswing in mobile homes.I’ve never lived in a non-traditional home but I would be very keen to give it a go. I had mates who lived in a houseboat and it sounded quite cost efficient. I ...

Influencer Marketing Tips

... MMW Series 003 launch (wherein Nike teamed up with designer Matthew Williams to launch a high-end collection of design-forward performance wear) the brand organized an entire retreat in Aspen for a bunch of its Master Trainers, as well as for lifestyle influencers like Caroline Daur. The event included outdoor training programs, a nutrition regimen, and plenty of recovery activities—all photographed and dispensed via the social media presence of those in attendance. Through this activation ...

Shop Class

... particular features, such as ‘smoky eyes’ and ‘flawless foundation.’ This past January, Selfridges London programmed a month-long Festival of Imagination for which the store commissioned architect Rem Koolhaas to design a modern amphitheatre. The resultant circular event space hosted interactive lectures, debates, classes, and workshops on art-meets-science topics like cloudspotting, biofashion, urban planning, and more. Apple stores offer free hour-long workshops in which attendees can learn the basics ...