TREND REPORTS
A New Way To Open Chip Bags
[Design]
2018/12/10 11:40
You may have experienced sort of annoying moments when trying to enjoy a packet of potato chips. For example, it is not easy to open the bag by grabbing each side and pulling it apart. You have to put your hand deeper in the bag as you eat, ending up with getting your hand dirty with oil and crumbs. It is not handy to share it with someone as the open side would not accommodate two hands at the...
(Infographic) Over Two-Thirds of Marketers Have Influencer Experience
[Consumer]
2018/12/10 11:40
A few years ago, influencers may have seemed like they’d just be a flash in the pan, but the marketing approach is becoming an established technique that only continues to increase among advertisers, according to new research from IZEA’s 2018 U.S. State of the Creator Economy Study.The report found that influencer marketing is becoming nearly as much of a staple as content marketing, while TV...
(Patent) AirPods 2: New Patent Reveals Noise-Canceling, Biometrics and Profound Design Change
[Tech]
2018/12/09 09:10
Apple AirPods 2 are not yet with us, though they may be coming early next year. The current AirPods are "Apple's most popular accessory ever", according to reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.Apple's opening video at its recent keynote features AirPods.APPLEThere have already been hints that new features, such as hands-free "Hey, Siri" will be coming very soon. And now, it's come to light that a pate...
(PDF) BCG - Ten Lessons from 20 Years of Value Creation Insights
[Investing]
2018/12/09 09:09
BCG has been advising companies on value creation since our founder, Bruce Henderson, opened its doors more than five decades ago. Indeed, many of the firm’s innovations—such as the growth share matrix, experience curves, and cash trap—stem from our early work on the ways that competitive advantage and capital allocation interact to create value for a company’s owners.In 1998, the firm publ...
Stretching Studios are The Next Big Boutique Fitness Trend - Stretch*d
[Business]
2018/12/09 09:08
Stretching improves flexibility, lowers risk of injury, and induces relaxation–so, it’s no wonder the modality has become increasingly popular.Dawn Fichot, HSBC’s former global head of advertising, was always taken aback when fellow spinners at her local SoulCycle ignored the instructor’s advice to make time for a good post-cycle stretch. As the music softened, the athleisure-clad group wou...
Just 20 Fashion Companies are Making Almost All of the Industry’s Profits
[Investing]
2018/12/09 09:07
The global fashion business is becoming increasingly polarized.Take a look at the big players in the industry: On one side, you’ll find a handful of brands and retailers that, because of their scale, design, price, business model, or all of the above, generate the great majority of the industry’s profits. On the other side, pretty much everyone else.This snapshot comes from a report on the st...
Gene-silencing Drug May Allow for Exercise-Free, Dieting-Free Weight loss
[Tech]
2018/12/09 09:06
Future medications may be able to treat obesity by silencing a gene known as RCAN1.For some seriously obese people, the amount of exercise or dieting necessary to address their condition is just too extreme to maintain. There may be new hope on the horizon, however, as scientists are working toward a drug that would allow patients to lose weight without exercising or making any changes to their...
Offroad Coffee Portable Magnetic Espresso Maker
[Product]
2018/12/09 09:05
Make coffee wherever you like with the Offroad Coffee Portable Magnetic Espresso Maker. This travel-friendly coffee machine combines two innovative principles of espresso making. To start, Offroad produces the necessary pressure for espresso by winding up the device. Likewise, it offers complete control over the pressure. In addition, coffee passes through the unique magnetic valve, creating a...
IF Design Award 2018 : The CORX Biometric Smartwatch
[Design]
2018/12/09 09:04
The CORX biometric smartwatch goes beyond the pedometer feature of similar designs to provide real-time health data and wellness guidance to modern users. Synced with a telemedicine platform, the design serves as a direct link between physicians and patients. It provides medical professionals remote access to sensitive vitals like blood oxygen levels, respiration rate, calorie intake, and more...
