Monopoly causes the type of fights we need
8 out of 10 people fight during a game of Monopoly. And even though this sounds counter-intuitive, it might actually be good news. Not so much the fight in itself of course, but the conversations afterwards are valuable as it often
‘Fockups’ shows the hilarious reality of mockups
Everybody that has ever worked in (or close to) design knows about mockups: template pictures of serene waving flags, perfectly shaped beer cans in front of a modern minimalistic background, or trendy billboards in an inviting and hip urban area.
Complete transparency
With the rising need of conscious consuming comes a new wave of brands that put all their cards on the table. One of them is the beauty product brand ‘Isla’. On every product page the brand offers an extensive breakdown
Time-Based currency: Care in exchange for care
With a shrinking workforce and the number of people aged 80+ expected to triple between 2020 and 2050, longevity will be one of the most impactful drivers of change in society. But how do you make people aware of the importance of being
Sacred drinks
Although we’re witnessing a rapidly secularizing society, the need for spirituality remains vivid. For younger generations, spirituality takes on a more individual approach in the form of yoga, meditation, tarot card reading and more recently… sacred drinking??? SnaxShot, a newsletter on
Lego helps children express their feelings
The Danish toy giant recently launched a campaign to help children express negative emotions in healthy ways. With ‘Build Big Feelings’ children are stimulated to build a creation that corresponds to the way they feel on a certain day, put
Why Gen Z increasingly seeks anonymity online
Smaller internet spaces, secret-sharing apps, popular anonymous IG accounts, as well as social platforms where users rarely use their full names (like Tumblr) and Discord have gained attraction among the younger generations. Why do we see a spur in online anonymity among Gen Z’ers?
Personalization & the loss of ‘watercooler discourse’ (Youtube trend report)
One of the most interesting insights of Youtube's ‘Culture & Trends Report 2022’ is the effect of hyper-individualization on popular culture. When people increasingly watch algorithm-driven, personal recommendations we lose common cultural ground with the people around us. Simply put, the odds of us
Does Gen Z see fashion as an asset?
Fashion brand SAMSOE & SAMSOE taps into the popularity of marketplaces like Vinted. The brand enables customers to resell their products by giving you all the info needed through a QR code, such as measurements and the original price. This might
The job board centered around Sustainable Development Goals
Younger generations are increasingly incorporating the values of brands and employers into their decision making. A 2018 Deloitte survey found that 77% of Gen Z respondents said it was important to work at organizations whose values aligned with theirs. Sdg.careers is a job platform