TREND REPORTS
(Video) The Halfgrid Transport Network That Combines Cable Cars with AI
[Design]
2022/11/15 09:03
A network of autonomous cable cars transports people and goods around a city in this concept developed by transport design studio Half Company.Halfgrid is a proposal for a city-wide transport system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to move suspended capsules to their designated location.It is billed as "a fully autonomous transit system for people and goods, running on a separate layer ab...
(PDF) BCG - The Next Phase of the Automotive Semiconductor Shortage
[Business]
2022/11/14 09:10
The semiconductor shortages that have plagued the automotive industry may persist in some form through as late as 2026. Pandemic-induced manufacturing and logistics challenges are easing; consumer chip demand has reached a saturation point and is in a cyclical decline. But continuing growth in automotive semiconductor demand is inevitable, as penetration of semiconductor-intense automotive appl...
Ralph Lauren Changed Its Iconic Logo to Woo the ‘Fortnite’ Generation
[Business]
2022/11/14 09:09
Goodbye pony and hello llama. After 55 years, Ralph Lauren designed a new logo to woo a new shoppers.Since its inception, Ralph Lauren’s logo has been the same silhouette of a guy riding atop a purebred horse, mallet in hand, chasing a polo ball. The signature Polo Pony logo is a classic design for a buttoned-up brand, but soon, you’ll see a new incarnation of that logo for the first time eve...
Twitter's Potential Change in Business Model, A Simple Analysis
[Business]
2022/11/14 09:08
We implemented a rule over the summer that we would only chart about Twitter once the will-they-won’t-they saga with Elon Musk was completed. So, now that the $44bn deal is done and Musk is the self-titled Chief Twit, we thought we’d explore the potential outcomes of some major business model changes that he and his (new) team are considering.The blue tick bizPulling a number of trusted Tesla...
Ordergroove Picks up $100M to Grow e-Commerce Subscriptions as a Service
[Investing]
2022/11/14 09:07
Amazon has mastered the concept of subscriptions in e-commerce. Prime-based memberships, and the ability to set up recurring purchases for everyday items, have been central to how it drums up repeat business, tapping shoppers looking for discounts and more convenience. The concept has caught on fast with other retailers, and as one indication of that, Ordergroove — a startup that has built a...
(Infographic) Color Psychology and How It Can Impact Your Brand
[Business]
2022/11/14 09:06
Here is an infographic produced by the people at Cheap Roller Banners in the UK that is packed with information about color psychology to assist you in choosing the right colors for your brand.The infographic starts off with some statistics and then goes on to show which colors are used the most in logos and what the different colors represent as well as the industries that use them the mostInf...
How Sustainable are Fake Meats ?
[Business]
2022/11/14 09:05
Marketed to meat lovers, plant-based burgers like Impossible and Beyond claim to taste like the real thing and to have far lighter environmental footprints. Here’s what the numbers have to say.If you’re an environmentally aware meat-eater, you probably carry at least a little guilt to the dinner table. The meat on our plates comes at a significant environmental cost through deforestation, gre...
A Winner of The Red Dot Design Concept Award 2022 - The Easy Journey
[Design]
2022/11/14 09:04
Here’s an idea that blew my mind. Why hasn’t a travel-case/baby-stroller hybrid existed yet?? It seems like just the kind of thing a parent would buy and use for a good 5-10 years of their life, so it’s surprising something like this was never made or launched. A winner of this year’s Red Dot Design Concept Award, Easy Journey is a travel case with an integrated stroller that pops right out...
WHOOP 4.0 Wearable Fitness Tracker That Can be Worn "At All Times"
[Product]
2022/11/14 09:03
Tech material company Aruliden has worked with Boston-based technology studio Whoop to develop a screen-free fitness wearable that monitors key health metrics during the day and night.Aruliden designed the streamlined wearable device for Whoop 4.0, a "fitness coach" developed by Whoop. It has been shortlisted in the wearable design category of the 2022 Dezeen Awards.The Whoop 4.0 has features s...
(PDF) BCG - What an Accelerating Secondhand Market Means for Fashion Brands
[Business]
2022/11/13 09:10
The secondhand fashion and luxury market is big, and it’s quickly getting bigger.With a value estimated between $100 to $120 billion worldwide, the apparel, footwear, and accessories resale market has nearly tripled in size since 2020 and shows no signs of slowing down. Though buyers generally enter the secondhand market through bags, many turn to apparel and, ultimately, to jewelry.The demand...
(Patent) Microsoft - Digital Gloves That Provide Haptic Feedback
[Tech]
2022/11/13 09:09
Microsoft is exploring building gloves that provide haptic feedback as an input device.Microsoft’s gloves have sensors to detect the hand pose of a user, and the pressure exerted, as well as haptics to provide feedback to the wearer.Two main use cases are explored in the filing. The first is the digital glove being a way of augmenting the use of existing input devices. For example, if a user w...
Youtube - $6 Billion Paid to The Music Industry in 12 Months
[Business]
2022/11/13 09:08
In the 12 months between July 2021 and June 2022, YouTube paid over $6B to the music industry.Last year we announced a $4B revenue contribution to the music industry, and our foot is still planted on the gas pedal: In the 12 months between July 2021 and June 2022, YouTube paid over $6B to the music industry. This is a $2B increase from the $4B contribution we announced in 2021.We want our twin...
