Future of Retail

As retail evolves over the coming years, the world of gaming, immersive experiences and brand transparency will become increasingly influential. 

Manufacturing 4.0

Manufacturing 4.0

Manufacturing  4.0 is also refereed to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

It is the next phase in the digitization of the manufacturing sector, driven by disruptive trends including the rise of data and connectivity, analytics, human-, and improvements in robotics and machine interaction.

Manufacturing 4.0 has significant implications for brands across industries. By implementing advanced technologies and data-driven processes, manufacturers can produce products faster, with greater precision, and at lower costs.

Remote by Mika Rottenburg

Remote by Mika Rottenberg.

Remote is an emotional study of a technological, consumerist future.

From her high rise in a future Kuala Lumpur, where goods are delivered by drone delivery, herbs and vegetables grow in hydrponic cabinets and all packaging is edible, Unoaku ekes out a lonely existence.

Commisioned by UK no profit organisation Artangel and a consortium of international galleries, Remote is that rare beast, an ‘art movie.’

MB>C02

Uncovering the hidden impact of the internet.

The Artist Thijs Biersteker has created a machine that demonstrates that there is a price to pay for our digital use. The artwork allows the user to dial into a video call, which then calculates the C02 used and your impact on the planet.

https://thijsbiersteker.com/mbco2

Little Signals by Google Seed Studio

Little signals is a series of interaction experiments and thought starters on how we can foster new behaviours and relationships with our technology.

As digital technology matures, humans will require subtle background signals rather than the constant pings and alerts from our devices.

Beauty Futures

HYPER PERSONALISATION

Enabled by technology, brands are offering tailored and highly personalised product experiences. Specific needs - using data from DNA, ph and environmental factors - are measured and used to optimise formulations.

According to L'Oréal, pH imbalances in the skin can produce inflammatory responses, which may in turn lead to or worsen conditions such as dryness, eczema, and atopic dermatitis. That's where My Skin Track pH comes in.

Fish Cell technology for beauty

Avant, a cell culture biotech start-up company based in Hong Kong, has launched a multifunctional protein for the active beauty market made from cultivated fish cells. The company says the use of this ingredient will shape a new beauty segment in the anti-ageing and protective skincare category.