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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, ...
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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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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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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 ...
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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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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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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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18 : 08 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Racquet Culture Redefined, Kombucha for kids, Barbie's success signals growing appetite for entertainment, ...
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18 : 08 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Racquet Culture Redefined, Kombucha for kids, Barbie's success signals growing appetite for entertainment, Synthesised Beauty, a subscription-based Dis-loyalty programme, and a holographic ...
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11 : 08 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Audio to Watch, Estée Lauder teams up with Manchester United, a NASA+ streaming service, Decolonising Data ...
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11 : 08 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Audio to Watch, Estée Lauder teams up with Manchester United, a NASA+ streaming service, Decolonising Data Privacy, Modem develops memories locked in a timepiece, and AI-powered image ...
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04 : 08 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Snapchat moves towards retail, pizza-scented Xbox controllers, a palm oil-free soap bar, weaving Omani heritage ...
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04 : 08 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Snapchat moves towards retail, pizza-scented Xbox controllers, a palm oil-free soap bar, weaving Omani heritage into haute perfumerie, the ‘hard truth’ about cement, and AI to ...
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Futures 100 Innovators Awards
Futures 100 Innovators : July
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 : July
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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28 : 07 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: The Gastro Gaming Market, Dior turns to longevity research, LVMH sponsors 2024 Olympics, Augmenting Beauty with ...
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28 : 07 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: The Gastro Gaming Market, Dior turns to longevity research, LVMH sponsors 2024 Olympics, Augmenting Beauty with Generation Z, half of YouTube users prefer commentary on events, and the ...
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21 : 07 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Nike and Martine Rose break football stereotypes, Sol introduces immersive reading headset, Liquid Death turns ...
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21 : 07 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Nike and Martine Rose break football stereotypes, Sol introduces immersive reading headset, Liquid Death turns hateful comments into creative fuel, Ikea warehouse set to become London’s ...
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14 : 07 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Volkswagen use deepfake technology, the ECA are developing football boots for women, Fiat declares end to grey ...
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14 : 07 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Volkswagen use deepfake technology, the ECA are developing football boots for women, Fiat declares end to grey cars, Sony’s new speakers bring cinematic sound home, and soybeans could be ...
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07 : 07 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Lamborghini unveils exclusive luxury residences in Spain, an AI DJ gets a regular radio slot, Isamaya Beauty’s ...
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07 : 07 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Lamborghini unveils exclusive luxury residences in Spain, an AI DJ gets a regular radio slot, Isamaya Beauty’s new BDSM-inspired campaign, Michelin-starred chef experiments with lab-grown ...
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30 : 06 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: A new brand identity for Paco Rabanne, a creative makeover for QR codes, understanding the affects of cancer ...
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30 : 06 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: A new brand identity for Paco Rabanne, a creative makeover for QR codes, understanding the affects of cancer medication through sound, better representation of the autistic community and ...
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Futures 100 Innovators Awards
Futures 100 Innovators : June
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 : June
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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Gen Z: IRL in Sydney
Earlier this week, our team in Sydney took part in a live panel discussion with JCDecaux to delve deeper into some of the ...
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Gen Z: IRL in Sydney
Earlier this week, our team in Sydney took part in a live panel discussion with JCDecaux to delve deeper into some of the key insights from our collaborative foresight report, Gen Z: The IRL ...
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16 : 06 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Louis Vuitton’s treasure trunk NFTs, a new foresight report on the IRL opportunity for Gen Z, the world’s first ...
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16 : 06 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Louis Vuitton’s treasure trunk NFTs, a new foresight report on the IRL opportunity for Gen Z, the world’s first shower head sex toy, LEGO collaborates with women’s football stars and home ...
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Case Studies
Gen Z: The IRL Opportunity
JCDecaux commissioned The Future Laboratory to produce a new foresight report, to decipher Gen Z’s code and investigate how ...
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Gen Z: The IRL Opportunity
JCDecaux commissioned The Future Laboratory to produce a new foresight report, to decipher Gen Z’s code and investigate how this generation are altering the demographic landscape of Australia and ...
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09 : 06 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Apple unveils AR/VR headset, a sustainable upgrade for toilet roll, gamifying birdwatching, The Conran Shop ...
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09 : 06 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Apple unveils AR/VR headset, a sustainable upgrade for toilet roll, gamifying birdwatching, The Conran Shop launches concept store in Japan and the world’s first AI ballet.
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Futures 100 Innovators Awards
Futures 100 Innovators : May
In the fifth longlist of our 2023 Futures 100 Innovators Awards, we reveal The Future Laboratory’s chosen innovators and ...
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Futures 100 Innovators : May
In the fifth longlist of our 2023 Futures 100 Innovators Awards, we reveal The Future Laboratory’s chosen innovators and change-makers who are set to disrupt the lifestyle categories in 2023 and ...
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Introducing the Global Drivers 2030
We are excited to launch our 2024 refresh of the six key Global Drivers set to transform the world we live in as we head ...
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Introducing the Global Drivers 2030
We are excited to launch our 2024 refresh of the six key Global Drivers set to transform the world we live in as we head towards 2030. Global drivers are the fundamental shifts or external forces ...
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02 : 06 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: The world’s first battery-powered boat, (s)painful graphic activism, gamifying long Covid symptoms, a ...
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02 : 06 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: The world’s first battery-powered boat, (s)painful graphic activism, gamifying long Covid symptoms, a self-sufficient off-grid island residence and Roundhouse launches a space for young ...
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26 : 05 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Dove campaigns against the over-sexualisation of women in gaming, Loewe opens a travelling greenhouse, Sony ...
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26 : 05 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Dove campaigns against the over-sexualisation of women in gaming, Loewe opens a travelling greenhouse, Sony launches PS5 Access Controller, Bugatti to open luxury residences in Dubai and ...
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19 : 05 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: A new exhibition exploring the future of hot cities, flushable period pads, a new business venture for locals in ...
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19 : 05 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: A new exhibition exploring the future of hot cities, flushable period pads, a new business venture for locals in Honduras, Oatly urges competitors to reveal their carbon footprint and ...
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12 : 05 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Private jet pet transport, microbiome-focussed products, the newest streaming platforms, Loewe’s ReCraft store ...
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12 : 05 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Private jet pet transport, microbiome-focussed products, the newest streaming platforms, Loewe’s ReCraft store and handbags made from crisp packets.
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05 : 05 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Safe sharenting, safe online anonymity for Gen Z, Dove addressing the youth mental health crisis, AI-powered ...
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05 : 05 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Safe sharenting, safe online anonymity for Gen Z, Dove addressing the youth mental health crisis, AI-powered authentication and the ultimate Met Gala beauty experience.
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28 : 04 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Catching up with World Retail Congress and Milan Design Week, a new bleisure destination, Coach introduces ...
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28 : 04 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Catching up with World Retail Congress and Milan Design Week, a new bleisure destination, Coach introduces Coachtopia and art exploring ASMR discomfort
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21 : 04 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: A Milan Design Week recap, upcycled flour, a four-legged digital assistant, AI-optimised budgeting and IKEA’s ...
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21 : 04 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: A Milan Design Week recap, upcycled flour, a four-legged digital assistant, AI-optimised budgeting and IKEA’s relatability-first marketing campaign
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Futures 100 Innovators Awards
Futures 100 Innovators : April
This month, we uncover the next 10 innovators to watch as part of our Futures 100 Innovators Awards, highlighting the ...
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Futures 100 Innovators : April
This month, we uncover the next 10 innovators to watch as part of our Futures 100 Innovators Awards, highlighting the brands, businesses and people innovating for change – and a better future. In the ...
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07 : 04 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Reducing food waste, sober bars at Coachella, Nike’s period-proof clothing, the first 3D-printed hotel and Adidas ...
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07 : 04 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Reducing food waste, sober bars at Coachella, Nike’s period-proof clothing, the first 3D-printed hotel and Adidas creates their first prayer mat
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31 : 03 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Genre-bending fashion, restorative sleep suites, Adidas’ new ad highlighting safety for women, exploring the ...
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31 : 03 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Genre-bending fashion, restorative sleep suites, Adidas’ new ad highlighting safety for women, exploring the Black community in the metaverse and Pangaia’s new pop-up in Paris
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The Future Laboratory’s Australia Presentation Tour 2023
The Future Laboratory’s co-founders Christopher Sanderson and Martin Raymond have just touched down back in London, ...
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The Future Laboratory’s Australia Presentation Tour 2023
The Future Laboratory’s co-founders Christopher Sanderson and Martin Raymond have just touched down back in London, returning from their annual tour in Australia. Here, we unpack some of their key ...
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24 : 03 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: TV channel Dave rebrands, Ganni's new in-house recycling initiative, VR memories with Wist, artist Shantell ...
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24 : 03 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: TV channel Dave rebrands, Ganni's new in-house recycling initiative, VR memories with Wist, artist Shantell Martin re-imagines Comic Sans and exploring the future of work.
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Futures 100 Innovators : March
Each month, we profile 10 brands, businesses and people that our team of researchers and analysts have identified as driving ...
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Futures 100 Innovators : March
Each month, we profile 10 brands, businesses and people that our team of researchers and analysts have identified as driving forward innovation. Our March longlist looks at haircare scientists, ...
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17 : 03 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: eBay's first sneaker swap pop-up, sustainable labeless wine from Crate, Spotify's first AI DJ, the future of ...
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17 : 03 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: eBay's first sneaker swap pop-up, sustainable labeless wine from Crate, Spotify's first AI DJ, the future of train design and a new report reveals that social media users demand more ...
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Case Studies
Digital Engagement: A Social Future
LUSH commissioned The Future Laboratory to produce a new foresight report, exploring how tech can be built for the greater ...
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Digital Engagement: A Social Future
LUSH commissioned The Future Laboratory to produce a new foresight report, exploring how tech can be built for the greater good and impact positive social change. The fault lines between old and ...
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10 : 03 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Assouline's metaverse travel guide, Lego advances representation, 3D-printed menopause treatment, shoppable ...
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10 : 03 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Assouline's metaverse travel guide, Lego advances representation, 3D-printed menopause treatment, shoppable science museums and more women in boardrooms.
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10 Chinese Beauty Consumer Myths in 2023
We are excited to launch a new report in partnership with Hot Pot China debunking the 10 Chinese Beauty Consumer myths in ...
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10 Chinese Beauty Consumer Myths in 2023
We are excited to launch a new report in partnership with Hot Pot China debunking the 10 Chinese Beauty Consumer myths in 2023, from ageing prevention versus eradication to the acceptance of fixed ...
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D&I at The Lab : International Women’s Day
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023 and in light of this year’s Embracing Equity theme, The Future Laboratory team ...
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D&I at The Lab : International Women’s Day
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023 and in light of this year’s Embracing Equity theme, The Future Laboratory team share some of their top resources and inspiring stories Welcome to our ...
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03 : 03 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: A 3D-printed eco-clothing store, nepo-babies take on plant milk, digital African fashion, IBS ad hijacks LFW and ...
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03 : 03 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: A 3D-printed eco-clothing store, nepo-babies take on plant milk, digital African fashion, IBS ad hijacks LFW and the future of the four day work week.
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Case Studies
Shaping Successful Future Cities
Landsec commissioned The Future Laboratory to examine the Global Forces for Change and the Six Principles for the Future of ...
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Shaping Successful Future Cities
Landsec commissioned The Future Laboratory to examine the Global Forces for Change and the Six Principles for the Future of Urbanisation with a resulting foresight report to act as a guide and ...
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24 : 02 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Edible potato-based juice bottles, specialised self-care in Ibiza, McDonald's food truck billboards, new debit ...
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24 : 02 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Edible potato-based juice bottles, specialised self-care in Ibiza, McDonald's food truck billboards, new debit card for fruit and veg prescriptions launched in Boston and last minute ...
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Futures 100 Innovators : February
This month, we uncover the next 10 innovators to watch as part of our Futures 100 Awards, which highlight those brands, ...
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Futures 100 Innovators : February
This month, we uncover the next 10 innovators to watch as part of our Futures 100 Awards, which highlight those brands, businesses and people innovating for change – and a better future. In our third ...
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5 Trends to Impact the US Market in 2023
We are excited to launch a new white paper exploring five key trends to impact the US market in 2023 and beyond, from a rise ...
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5 Trends to Impact the US Market in 2023
We are excited to launch a new white paper exploring five key trends to impact the US market in 2023 and beyond, from a rise in next-level partying to collegiate-inspired fashion and entertainment ...
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17 : 02 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: MSCHF's big red boots, trad-luxe homeware with Diptyque, EVs getting more screentime, the future of food waste ...
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17 : 02 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: MSCHF's big red boots, trad-luxe homeware with Diptyque, EVs getting more screentime, the future of food waste and TikTok usage on the rise.
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The Future of Filmmaking
After two years of unprecedented turmoil, flux and uncertainty, Canon Europe commissioned The Future Laboratory to produce a ...
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The Future of Filmmaking
After two years of unprecedented turmoil, flux and uncertainty, Canon Europe commissioned The Future Laboratory to produce a new foresight report exploring what the next decade of filmmaking will ...
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10 : 02 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Burberry's latest creative expression, Chat-GPT powered Microsoft Teams, denouncing the shadow-banning of female ...
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10 : 02 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Burberry's latest creative expression, Chat-GPT powered Microsoft Teams, denouncing the shadow-banning of female athletes and RSVP to our 5 Trends to Impact the US Market in 2023 webinar.
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What’s new on LS:N Global for 2023?
We are excited to announce a range of new LS:N Global benefits and features coming to the platform in Q1, designed to ...
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What’s new on LS:N Global for 2023?
We are excited to announce a range of new LS:N Global benefits and features coming to the platform in Q1, designed to inspire you and your team to think more innovatively and drive change in 2023. ...
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03 : 02 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: The Baoverse, art to inspire children to think about nature, Skims' savvy marketing move, streamlined ...
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03 : 02 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: The Baoverse, art to inspire children to think about nature, Skims' savvy marketing move, streamlined care-routines with WYOS and nearly half of game developers sceptical of the metaverse.
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Futures 100 Innovators : January
This month, we uncover the next 10 innovators to watch as part of our Futures 100 Awards, which highlight those brands, ...
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Futures 100 Innovators : January
This month, we uncover the next 10 innovators to watch as part of our Futures 100 Awards, which highlight those brands, businesses and people innovating for change – and a better future. In the ...
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27 : 01 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Ikea's latest design partnership, urban planning with Minecraft, Woodland Trust rebrands for wider appeal, the ...
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27 : 01 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Ikea's latest design partnership, urban planning with Minecraft, Woodland Trust rebrands for wider appeal, the future of fashion in Web3 and the great reshuffle continues.
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20 : 01 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Yayoi Kusama creates awe-inspiring infinity with Louis Vuitton, a fragrance collaboration celebrating the art of ...
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20 : 01 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Yayoi Kusama creates awe-inspiring infinity with Louis Vuitton, a fragrance collaboration celebrating the art of happiness, SKYN sidesteps censorship, The Orient Express set to sail and ...
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13 : 01 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: No-Lo liquor for the sober-curious, AI attorneys, make-up made more inclusive, futuristic waterways in Taiwan and ...
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13 : 01 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: No-Lo liquor for the sober-curious, AI attorneys, make-up made more inclusive, futuristic waterways in Taiwan and glacial loss due to the ever changing climate.
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Futures 100 Innovators Awards
Futures 100 Innovators : December
In our first instalment of 2023’s Futures 100 Innovators, we reveal The Future Laboratory’s chosen innovators and ...
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Futures 100 Innovators : December
In our first instalment of 2023’s Futures 100 Innovators, we reveal The Future Laboratory’s chosen innovators and change-makers that are set to disrupt the lifestyle categories in 2023 and beyond. In ...
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06 : 01 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Home connectivity, back-to-basics home upgrades and mood rings at CES 2023 as well as key statistics on ...
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06 : 01 : 23 : Weekly Debrief
This week: Home connectivity, back-to-basics home upgrades and mood rings at CES 2023 as well as key statistics on Copenhagen Fashion Week’s sustainability efforts.
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Future Forecast 2023
Future Forecast 2023 : Drink
In 2023, the beverage industry will increasingly see a wave of decolonisation, with new spirits brands emerging from regions ...
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Future Forecast 2023 : Drink
In 2023, the beverage industry will increasingly see a wave of decolonisation, with new spirits brands emerging from regions like Africa and countries like Mexico. These challengers are locally ...
