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Dare to Know: The Future Laboratory at 25 and Beyond
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Dare to Know: The Future Laboratory at 25 and Beyond
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AI in Design: Making it Human
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The Future of Sport and AI: 2025
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The Future of Sport and AI: 2025
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Dare to Know: The Future Laboratory at 25 and Beyond
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Dare to Know: The Future Laboratory at 25 and Beyond
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Generation Alpha 2030
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Generation Alpha 2030
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Future Journeys 2035
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Future Journeys 2035
The Future Laboratory was commissioned by Omio, the leading multimodal travel booking platform for global travellers, to create a foresight report exploring how journeys will evolve by 2035, touching ...
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Foresight in Action
At a time when attention is fragmented and change is constant, carving out time to think deeply about the future with our ...
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At a time when attention is fragmented and change is constant, carving out time to think deeply about the future with our colleagues and peers can seem privilege. But it’s also vital. Each year, our ...
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Back to the F**kture: Dr Knatokie Ford on Augmented Futures and Redefining What’s Possible for Next-Gen Teens
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New Codes of Luxury: Longevity & Wellbeing Strategies
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New Codes of Luxury: Longevity & Wellbeing Strategies
In partnership with Together Group, The Future Laboratory has developed an in-depth foresight report examining how luxury is evolving into a transformative force that is reshaping beauty, health and ...
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2025 Cocktail Trends Report
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2025 Cocktail Trends Report
Seeking to uncover what’s next for cocktail culture, Bacardi commissioned The Future Laboratory to produce a new foresight report uncovering the key evolutions and exciting innovations set to shape ...
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The Future of Sport and AI
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The Future of Sport and AI
The Future Laboratory was commissioned by G42, a global leader in AI and cloud computing, to create a landmark report on AI’s role in reshaping the sports industry. The project set out to define the ...
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Belstaff: The Next Chapter
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Belstaff: The Next Chapter
Future Challenge: What are the key brand growth opportunities for Belstaff? How might The Future Laboratory support Belstaff’s leadership team in identifying strategic priorities for the coming year ...
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A global leader in beauty
Future Challenge: What are the disruptive future beauty and wellness trends and how can our brands use them to continually ...
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A global leader in beauty
Future Challenge: What are the disruptive future beauty and wellness trends and how can our brands use them to continually drive innovation and retain their market-leading position? We were asked to ...
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Bacardi Horizons 2030
Future Challenge: In a world transformed by technology, how can Bacardi harness innovation to maintain its leading position ...
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Bacardi Horizons 2030
Future Challenge: In a world transformed by technology, how can Bacardi harness innovation to maintain its leading position in 2030? Bacardi globally has set the task of making the next 10 years the ...
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Dell 2035
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Dell 2035
Future challenge: Seismic shifts happening today will create a long-term global impact, reshaping the way we work, live and play over the next decade. We helped Dell to identify and adapt to future ...
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Scent Retail Futures
Luxury fragrance retail is turning to AI and immersive experiences to provide bricks-and-mortar customers with curated and ...
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Scent Retail Futures
Luxury fragrance retail is turning to AI and immersive experiences to provide bricks-and-mortar customers with curated and personalised scent discovery. At the FT Business of Luxury Summit 2024, ...
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The Future of Commerce: Solving the Consumer Equation
The Future Laboratory partnered with Afterpay to produce a foresight report exploring the future of commerce in Australia ...
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The Future of Commerce: Solving the Consumer Equation
The Future Laboratory partnered with Afterpay to produce a foresight report exploring the future of commerce in Australia and New Zealand. The project set out to uncover the technologies, mindsets ...
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Cultural Curation in the UAE
With the ambition to become the Dazed of the Middle East, new lifestyle publication The Sandy Times talks to LS:N Global ...
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Cultural Curation in the UAE
With the ambition to become the Dazed of the Middle East, new lifestyle publication The Sandy Times talks to LS:N Global about the local cultural boom, empowering Emirati talents and edu-taining ...
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In Case You Missed It : 12 August 2024
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In Case You Missed It : 5 August 2024
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In Case You Missed It : 5 August 2024
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Cosmoprof Bangkok 2024: Eight Key Takeaways
On a mission to find poly-opportunities in a world of polycrisis, a gathering of thinkers, makers and artists came together ...
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Cosmoprof Bangkok 2024: Eight Key Takeaways
On a mission to find poly-opportunities in a world of polycrisis, a gathering of thinkers, makers and artists came together in the city of Tangier. Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN 2024 (13-15 June) highlighted ...
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Placemaking with The Future Laboratory
The public spaces we citizens occupy are evolving fast. Destination Placemaking initiatives are strengthening cultural ...
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Placemaking with The Future Laboratory
The public spaces we citizens occupy are evolving fast. Destination Placemaking initiatives are strengthening cultural relevance during moments of global unrest. We’re proud to work extensively with ...
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In Case You Missed It : 22 July 2024
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In Case You Missed It : 22 July 2024
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VivaTech 2024: Accessibility, Climate Tech and AI in Healthcare
AI took centre stage once again at the ever-growing Parisian start-up and tech summit VivaTech with ground-breaking advances ...
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VivaTech 2024: Accessibility, Climate Tech and AI in Healthcare
AI took centre stage once again at the ever-growing Parisian start-up and tech summit VivaTech with ground-breaking advances in climate, health and inclusive technology solutions. As reflected by ...
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House of Beautiful Business Festival 2024: Creating a Life-centred Economy
On a mission to find poly-opportunities in a world of polycrisis, a gathering of thinkers, makers and artists came together ...
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House of Beautiful Business Festival 2024: Creating a Life-centred Economy
On a mission to find poly-opportunities in a world of polycrisis, a gathering of thinkers, makers and artists came together in the city of Tangier. It wasn’t a coincidence that the 2024 gathering of ...
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Back to the F**kture: Des Fitzgerald
Welcome to Season 3 of Back to the F**kture! We've lined up plenty of exciting guests, starting with Medical Humanities and ...
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Welcome to Season 3 of Back to the F**kture! We've lined up plenty of exciting guests, starting with Medical Humanities and Social Sciences Professor Des Fitzgerald. He joins The Future Laboratory ...
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Generations : Now and Next 2024-2025
We know how important meaningful connection is today, more than ever. That’s why earlier this month The Future Laboratory ...
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Generations : Now and Next 2024-2025
We know how important meaningful connection is today, more than ever. That’s why earlier this month The Future Laboratory brought back its members’ and clients’ Network Evening, hosted at our rooftop ...
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Case Studies
New Codes of Luxury in Saudi Arabia
In partnership with Together Group, The Future Laboratory led the creation of a robust, in-depth foresight report exploring ...
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New Codes of Luxury in Saudi Arabia
In partnership with Together Group, The Future Laboratory led the creation of a robust, in-depth foresight report exploring the emerging trends and market and mindset shifts that are shaping the ...
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The Future of Work is Entering its Synth Era
The future of AI is full of paradoxes: productivity versus job displacement, innovation versus inequality, empowerment ...
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The Future of Work is Entering its Synth Era
The future of AI is full of paradoxes: productivity versus job displacement, innovation versus inequality, empowerment versus dependency, and enhancement versus dehumanisation. Nowhere is this more ...
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Case Studies
The Future of Finance is Female
The Future Laboratory partnered with Allied Irish Banks (AIB) on a foresight report that reveals how women are pioneering a ...
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The Future of Finance is Female
The Future Laboratory partnered with Allied Irish Banks (AIB) on a foresight report that reveals how women are pioneering a financial system change. It was covered by nearly 20 national and ...
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In Case You Missed It
Once a month, The Future Laboratory team will be taking over ICYMI* to share insight, expert-opinions and news you may have ...
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Once a month, The Future Laboratory team will be taking over ICYMI* to share insight, expert-opinions and news you may have missed from us. This month, Alex Hawkins, Strategic Foresight Editor for ...
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Back to the F**kture: Susanne Etti
In our latest Back to the F**kture podcast, Dr Susanne Etti talks carbon labelling and more collaborative and constructive ...
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Back to the F**kture: Susanne Etti
In our latest Back to the F**kture podcast, Dr Susanne Etti talks carbon labelling and more collaborative and constructive ways to tackle the climate crisis through her role and work with sustainable ...
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Back to the F**kture: Tasha Golden
In our latest episode, Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities author and innovator Tasha Golden discusses ...
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Back to the F**kture: Tasha Golden
In our latest episode, Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities author and innovator Tasha Golden discusses the impact of art on mental health with The Future Laboratory co-founder ...
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19 : 01 : 24 Weekly Debrief
This week: A longevity-inspired wellness line, creating the circular car, an AI production studio, PlayStation steering ...
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19 : 01 : 24 Weekly Debrief
This week: A longevity-inspired wellness line, creating the circular car, an AI production studio, PlayStation steering wheels, Metaverse ROI, and Vagabond Shoemakers founders donate brand to charity.
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12 : 01 : 24 Weekly Debrief
This week: CES 2024 recap, bringing ancient craftsmanship to sustainable luxury, Solaire Journeys, redesigning higher ...
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12 : 01 : 24 Weekly Debrief
This week: CES 2024 recap, bringing ancient craftsmanship to sustainable luxury, Solaire Journeys, redesigning higher education spaces, and bioactive moisturiser.
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10 thought-starters for 2024
What are the big questions brands should be asking in 2024? In a world in which the only constant is change, staying ahead ...
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10 thought-starters for 2024
What are the big questions brands should be asking in 2024? In a world in which the only constant is change, staying ahead of the curve is not only an advantage, it’s a necessity. Predictions, at ...
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Case Studies
The Future of Travel
Marriott Bonvoy partnered with The Future Laboratory to create an engaging, newsworthy foresight report that positions the ...
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The Future of Travel
Marriott Bonvoy partnered with The Future Laboratory to create an engaging, newsworthy foresight report that positions the travel brand as an industry thought-leader, exploring future travel trends ...
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New year, new services
A 2024 kick-off message from the founders Low growth, high inflation, curbed spending and ongoing geopolitical turmoil were ...
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New year, new services
A 2024 kick-off message from the founders Low growth, high inflation, curbed spending and ongoing geopolitical turmoil were the dominant themes of 2023. In 2024, we can expect variations on the same ...
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22 : 12 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Grown-up toaster pastries, Six Luxury Brands Building Loyalty with NFTs, Volvo X Starbucks collab, Bacardi's 2024 ...
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22 : 12 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Grown-up toaster pastries, Six Luxury Brands Building Loyalty with NFTs, Volvo X Starbucks collab, Bacardi's 2024 cocktail report, Dubai Future Forum, and Future Sessions.
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2024 Cocktail Trends Report
Looking ahead to the future of the spirits business and cocktail culture in 2024, Bacardi commissioned The Future Laboratory ...
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2024 Cocktail Trends Report
Looking ahead to the future of the spirits business and cocktail culture in 2024, Bacardi commissioned The Future Laboratory to produce a new foresight report, anticipating the shifts and themes of ...
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Back to the F**kture: Carlota Rodben
In our latest Back to the F**kture podcast, Beyond Luxury: The Promise of Emotion author and innovator Carlota Rodben ...
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Back to the F**kture: Carlota Rodben
In our latest Back to the F**kture podcast, Beyond Luxury: The Promise of Emotion author and innovator Carlota Rodben discusses the future of luxury and emotion with The Future Laboratory co-founder ...
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Back to the F**kture: Mimi Nicklin
Mimi Nicklin is softening the CEO edge. Successful leaders are empathetic ones, according to the best-selling author, ...
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Back to the F**kture: Mimi Nicklin
Mimi Nicklin is softening the CEO edge. Successful leaders are empathetic ones, according to the best-selling author, leadership coach, strategic thinker and CEO. They are also great perspective ...
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08 : 12 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Music-inspired gift kits, Future Five: Identities, Bacardi's 2024 cocktail report, hyperrealistic virtual ...
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08 : 12 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Music-inspired gift kits, Future Five: Identities, Bacardi's 2024 cocktail report, hyperrealistic virtual try-ons, the future of AI, and a bra line for post-mastectomy confidence.
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Is the home the ultimate brand interface?
Consumers are opening their doors to brands and retailers, allowing interaction at every touchpoint of their private space. ...
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Is the home the ultimate brand interface?
Consumers are opening their doors to brands and retailers, allowing interaction at every touchpoint of their private space. Rachael Stott, senior strategic futures analyst at The Future Laboratory, ...
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01 : 12 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Lab-grown meat with mycelium, Five Airlines Uplifting In-flight Wellness, Vogue hosts first ever Fashion Futures ...
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01 : 12 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Lab-grown meat with mycelium, Five Airlines Uplifting In-flight Wellness, Vogue hosts first ever Fashion Futures event, Blue Zone-inspired longevity retreat, and revolutionising beauty for ...
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Need To Know
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24 : 11 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: In-store shopping from home, Ice Cream Innovators, wine designed for takeout, nurturing gen-z entrepreneurs with ...
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24 : 11 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: In-store shopping from home, Ice Cream Innovators, wine designed for takeout, nurturing gen-z entrepreneurs with e.l.f, Kids Snack Market, and upcycled luggage from aircraft interiors.
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17 : 11 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: AI-driven custom concealer, Emerging Youth: UAE, Web Summit 2023, Global Citizen and Kendrick Lamar bring major ...
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17 : 11 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: AI-driven custom concealer, Emerging Youth: UAE, Web Summit 2023, Global Citizen and Kendrick Lamar bring major concerts to Africa, Global Wellness Summit 2023, and persistent burnout: the ...
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10 : 11 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: A dual battle for a Sustainable Future, Tiktok music festivals, a customisable Daihatsu, new tool allows artists ...
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10 : 11 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: A dual battle for a Sustainable Future, Tiktok music festivals, a customisable Daihatsu, new tool allows artists to poison AI models, Cultured Waste, and junk food sales soar in India.
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Back to the F**kture: Peter Cole
As private membership clubs try to regain their privacy and mojo, on this week’s Back to the F**kture podcast The Future ...
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Back to the F**kture: Peter Cole
As private membership clubs try to regain their privacy and mojo, on this week’s Back to the F**kture podcast The Future Laboratory’s co-founder Martin Raymond talks with hospitality entrepreneur ...
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category - mobility
category - sustainability
sector - health & wellness
sector - youth
03 : 11 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: The first ‘premium leisure’ airline, Quantum Futures, an artificial insemination sex toy, OpenAI's valuation ...
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03 : 11 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: The first ‘premium leisure’ airline, Quantum Futures, an artificial insemination sex toy, OpenAI's valuation triples, the Sleep Enhancement Market, a refillable plastic-free prescription ...
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drink
alcohol
drinks
category - alcohol
category - millennials
sector - food & drink
category - generation z
category - society
sector - youth
type - opinion
Opinion
sector - food and drink
Are Gen Z the sober generation?
Gen Z are making the news for their non-drinking and non-smoking habits. Beyond implications for businesses across several ...
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Are Gen Z the sober generation?
Gen Z are making the news for their non-drinking and non-smoking habits. Beyond implications for businesses across several sectors – hospitality, health and wellness, and of course, food and drink, ...
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category - travel
sector - travel & hospitality
type - case studies
Case Studies
A Sustainable Future for Travel
Intrepid Travel commissioned The Future Laboratory to produce a foresight report envisaging the ways in which the climate ...
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A Sustainable Future for Travel
Intrepid Travel commissioned The Future Laboratory to produce a foresight report envisaging the ways in which the climate crisis is affecting – and will continue to affect – the travel landscape, as ...
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sustainability
retail
technology
drinks
culture
product design
health & wellness
category - fashion
category - female futures
sector - food & drink
type - need to know
Need To Know
category - design
category - mobility
category - sustainability
sector - health & wellness
sector - youth
27 : 10 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Dutch Design Week 2023, the future of automotive advertising, LVMH is training the craftspeople tomorrow, ...
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27 : 10 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Dutch Design Week 2023, the future of automotive advertising, LVMH is training the craftspeople tomorrow, revealing teenagers' beauty spending habits, Gen Alpha and the alternative food ...
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travel
influencers
trend
media
hospitality
social media
category - travel
type - trends
Trends
sector - media & technology
sector - travel & hospitality
TikTok Travel Agents
Digital collectives are tapping into algorithms to create a new iteration of hyper-relatable ‘travel agents’ for the ...
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TikTok Travel Agents
Digital collectives are tapping into algorithms to create a new iteration of hyper-relatable ‘travel agents’ for the influencer era. Drivers: what’s happening Social globalisation and ...
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sustainability
retail
technology
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culture
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health & wellness
category - fashion
category - female futures
sector - food & drink
type - need to know
Need To Know
category - design
category - mobility
category - sustainability
sector - health & wellness
sector - youth
20 : 10 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Residential Retail, Gamers want healthier snacks, A tampon tax back coalition, eco-friendly beer, the new meaning ...
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20 : 10 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Residential Retail, Gamers want healthier snacks, A tampon tax back coalition, eco-friendly beer, the new meaning of home, MVRDV converts mixed-use tower into women and children centre, ...
market focus
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luxury
fashion
brand
youth
category - fashion
category - luxury
sector - fashion
sector - retail
sector - youth
sector - luxury
type - market focus
Market Focus
The State of Streetwear
LS:N Global unpacks the state of streetwear and where the lucrative but crowded category is headed. Drivers: what’s ...
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The State of Streetwear
LS:N Global unpacks the state of streetwear and where the lucrative but crowded category is headed. Drivers: what’s happening Streetwear is big business. Since its popularisation in the 1990s, the ...
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transport
category - fashion
sector - food & drink
sector - beauty
category - design
category - society
sector - media & technology
type - futures 100 innovators awards
Futures 100 Innovators Awards
Futures 100 Innovators : Finalists
Welcome to the finale of Futures 100 Innovators 2023, where we celebrate the finalists from our global line-up of 100 ...
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Futures 100 Innovators : Finalists
Welcome to the finale of Futures 100 Innovators 2023, where we celebrate the finalists from our global line-up of 100 innovators, disruptors, activists and change-makers. In the finale of our 2023 ...
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news
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retail
technology
drinks
culture
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health & wellness
category - fashion
category - female futures
sector - food & drink
type - need to know
Need To Know
category - design
category - mobility
category - sustainability
sector - health & wellness
sector - youth
13 : 10 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: LS:N Global's new look, Prada designs spacesuits, New phygital theme parks in Saudi Arabia, Nostalgic cereal ...
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13 : 10 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: LS:N Global's new look, Prada designs spacesuits, New phygital theme parks in Saudi Arabia, Nostalgic cereal snack gets a protein-packed makeover, TikTok travel agents, Back to the ...
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type - podcast
Podcast
Back to the F**kture: Sarah Wilson
The Future Laboratory co-founder Martin Raymond speaks to Australian author, broadcaster and entrepreneur Sarah Wilson about ...
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Back to the F**kture: Sarah Wilson
The Future Laboratory co-founder Martin Raymond speaks to Australian author, broadcaster and entrepreneur Sarah Wilson about the importance of fostering resilience. Life is f*cked – then you make it ...
viewpoint
featured-post
wellness
branding
health & wellness
type - trends
Trends
category - design
category - luxury
sector - health & wellness
sector - media & technology
sector - retail
sector - youth
sector - luxury
Unlocked : Is Essentialism the Future of Branding?
Tim Jones, head of strategy at global branding agency venturethree, believes brands should embrace the philosophy of ...
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Unlocked : Is Essentialism the Future of Branding?
Tim Jones, head of strategy at global branding agency venturethree, believes brands should embrace the philosophy of essentialism and tap into their significant societal power to establish stronger ...
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sustainability
retail
technology
drinks
culture
product design
health & wellness
category - fashion
category - female futures
sector - food & drink
type - need to know
Need To Know
category - design
category - mobility
category - sustainability
sector - health & wellness
sector - youth
06 : 10 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: The state of streetwear, Intrepid Travel and The Future Laboratory’s new report, brands are neglecting Gen X, ...
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06 : 10 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: The state of streetwear, Intrepid Travel and The Future Laboratory’s new report, brands are neglecting Gen X, spotting shrinkflation with Carrefour, Ritz-Carlton celebrates ...
featured-post
transport
category - fashion
sector - food & drink
sector - beauty
category - design
category - society
sector - media & technology
type - futures 100 innovators awards
Futures 100 Innovators Awards
Futures 100 Innovators : September
This month, we uncover the next 10 names to watch as part of our Futures 100 Innovators Awards, highlighting the brands, ...
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Futures 100 Innovators : September
This month, we uncover the next 10 names to watch as part of our Futures 100 Innovators Awards, highlighting the brands, businesses and people innovating for change – and a better, more resilient ...
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news
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sustainability
retail
technology
drinks
culture
product design
health & wellness
category - fashion
category - female futures
sector - food & drink
type - need to know
Need To Know
category - design
category - mobility
category - sustainability
sector - health & wellness
sector - youth
29 : 09 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: 6 Indian jewellery brands combining heritage and innovation, a new Tinder subscription, the value of NFTs, a ...
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29 : 09 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: 6 Indian jewellery brands combining heritage and innovation, a new Tinder subscription, the value of NFTs, a pizza-themed world, elf's new individuality campaign, a Yellow Pages fragrance, ...
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category - strategy
type - meet the experts
Meet The Experts
Meet the Experts : Joanna Lowry
In this month’s edition of Meet the Experts, Joanna Lowry, Strategic Futures Director, explains how LS:N Global trends and ...
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Meet the Experts : Joanna Lowry
In this month’s edition of Meet the Experts, Joanna Lowry, Strategic Futures Director, explains how LS:N Global trends and foresight are formed as well as the trends she's most excited for in the ...
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wellness
health & wellness
type - trends
Trends
category - design
category - luxury
sector - diversity & inclusion
sector - health & wellness
sector - luxury
Seductive Opulence
As wellness takes centre stage in luxury, brands are captivating discerning consumers with a provocative twist, using ...
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Seductive Opulence
As wellness takes centre stage in luxury, brands are captivating discerning consumers with a provocative twist, using seductive imagery to craft alluring experiences. Amid the ongoing global cost of ...
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type - podcast
Podcast
Back to the F**kture: Sally Washington and Scott Perugini Kelly
The Future Laboratory’s co-founder Martin Raymond discusses how to embed strategic foresight as a core discipline of ...
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Back to the F**kture: Sally Washington and Scott Perugini Kelly
The Future Laboratory’s co-founder Martin Raymond discusses how to embed strategic foresight as a core discipline of credible and successful government with Scott Perugini Kelly and Sally Washington ...
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sustainability
retail
technology
drinks
culture
product design
health & wellness
category - fashion
category - female futures
sector - food & drink
type - need to know
Need To Know
category - design
category - mobility
category - sustainability
sector - health & wellness
sector - youth
22 : 09 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Dieline Forum 2023, revisiting Cognac's history through Virtual Reality, the future of branding, Adidas ...
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22 : 09 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Dieline Forum 2023, revisiting Cognac's history through Virtual Reality, the future of branding, Adidas celebrates iconic trainers, a London Fashion Week Airbnb stay, Estée Lauder partners ...
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news
featured-post
sustainability
retail
technology
drinks
culture
product design
health & wellness
category - fashion
category - female futures
sector - food & drink
type - need to know
Need To Know
category - design
category - mobility
category - sustainability
sector - health & wellness
sector - youth
15 : 09 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: The New Normal: Gun Violence in America, Gucci's new VIP flagship store, plus-size design courses, American Gen Z ...
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15 : 09 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: The New Normal: Gun Violence in America, Gucci's new VIP flagship store, plus-size design courses, American Gen Z job-hoppers, bleisure lifestyles in the travel industry, a magazine turned ...
opinion
viewpoint
featured-post
behaviours
tech
technology
marketing
advertising
type - opinion
Opinion
The New Normal : Gun Violence in America
As gun violence reaches an epic scale, our US foresight analyst Carly Ettinger explores the rise of the gun safety tech ...
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The New Normal : Gun Violence in America
As gun violence reaches an epic scale, our US foresight analyst Carly Ettinger explores the rise of the gun safety tech market - and what this reveals about citizen sentiment and a burgeoning grief ...
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sustainability
retail
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drinks
culture
product design
health & wellness
category - fashion
category - female futures
sector - food & drink
type - need to know
Need To Know
category - design
category - mobility
category - sustainability
sector - health & wellness
sector - youth
08 : 09 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Luxury Recrafted, The Great Wealth Transfer, an immersive US Open experience, the luxury brands that are ...
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08 : 09 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Luxury Recrafted, The Great Wealth Transfer, an immersive US Open experience, the luxury brands that are future-proofing their heritage, an art-inspired beauty line, what drives climate ...
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news
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sustainability
retail
technology
drinks
culture
product design
health & wellness
category - fashion
category - female futures
sector - food & drink
type - need to know
Need To Know
category - design
category - mobility
category - sustainability
sector - health & wellness
sector - youth
01 : 09 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Emerging Youth in China, bringing fictional female football players to life with AI, tennis-scented fragrance, ...
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01 : 09 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Emerging Youth in China, bringing fictional female football players to life with AI, tennis-scented fragrance, the future of ethical banking, EQ Commerce, and Ralph Lauren’s latest outlet ...
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transport
category - fashion
sector - food & drink
sector - beauty
category - design
category - society
sector - media & technology
type - futures 100 innovators awards
Futures 100 Innovators Awards
Futures 100 Innovators : August
This month, we uncover the next 10 names to watch as part of our Futures 100 Innovators Awards, highlighting the brands, ...
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Futures 100 Innovators : August
This month, we uncover the next 10 names to watch as part of our Futures 100 Innovators Awards, highlighting the brands, businesses and people innovating for change – and a better, more resilient ...
need to know
news
featured-post
sustainability
retail
technology
drinks
culture
product design
health & wellness
category - fashion
category - female futures
sector - food & drink
type - need to know
Need To Know
category - design
category - mobility
category - sustainability
sector - health & wellness
sector - youth
25 : 08 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: L’Oréal Professionnel expands its metaverse presence, meet the AI believers, the coolest brands for Gen Alpha in ...
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25 : 08 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: L’Oréal Professionnel expands its metaverse presence, meet the AI believers, the coolest brands for Gen Alpha in 2023, Dining Deluxe, the future of responsible AI, and Dolce & Gabbana ...
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wellness
fitness
health & wellness
category - fitness
sector - health & wellness
Mass Movement
In-person gatherings are increasing at an unprecedented scale, serving a visceral need for vitality and human connection ...
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Mass Movement
In-person gatherings are increasing at an unprecedented scale, serving a visceral need for vitality and human connection among young adults. Remember when people were languishing and indulging in ...
