TREND REPORTS
(Paper) Disney Research Unveils Amazing AI Tool for Production Ready Aging Visual Effects
[Tech]
2022/12/02 09:10
Disney Research is known for their robots, deepfakes, and now, an AI tool for production ready aging visual effects. In typical productions, digital re-aging of faces in video involves a complex 2D painting workflow that often requires a skilled artist to perform frame-by-frame manual work that can take days to accomplish. This tool changes that by first by tackling the problem of collecting lo...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The Future of Mobility : Transforming to Be Ahead of The Opportunity
[Business]
2022/12/02 09:09
As electric mobility gains momentum in India and other countries, it could prompt disruptions and structural shifts in the automotive industry. This report outlines possible strategies for India’s automotive component manufacturers to adapt to these shifts, turning disruptions into an avenue to tap new, emerging value pools.The global automotive industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience...
Pantone’s Color of the Year Was Made for the Metaverse - Viva Magenta
[Design]
2022/12/02 09:08
According to Pantone, the color of 2023 is a bold and vibrant shade of crimson red, representing the strength and vitality needed to build a bright and positive future.It is interesting to know that the New York Times writes in introducing the color of 2023:“Pantone’s Color of the Year Was Made for the Metaverse”In the 23rd edition of Pantone’s Color of the Year selection, this company has...
(Video) Sony Mocopi Wearable Sensors Let You Control Avatars with Your Whole Body
[Product]
2022/12/02 09:07
Not everyone might be buying that whole metaverse spiel, but many might have been enamored by the idea of having a virtual version of themselves in certain spaces. Imaging ourselves in a different form inhabiting different worlds goes back farther than VR and AR, but the technologies to enable such an experience haven’t exactly been available until now. Sure, you can already have a Mii or a Bi...
Holiday Spending Grows Despite Inflation Woes
[Consumer]
2022/12/02 09:06
Online Black Friday spending in the U.S. rose to a new record in 2022, hitting $9.1 billion, according to estimates from Adobe Analytics -despite consumers battling with high inflation and a cost of living squeeze in the run up to the Christmas period. As this infographic shows, the 2.3 percent year-over-year growth was matched and even surpassed on Thanksgiving Day, when consumers committed ar...
Stanford - Wireless Smart Bandage Provides New Insights On Healing Chronic Wounds
[Tech]
2022/12/02 09:05
The flexible device combines a layer of electronics with a layer of hydrogelJian-Cheng Lai, Bao Research Group @ Stanford UniversityChronic wounds such as diabetic skin ulcers can be very slow to heal, potentially leading to amputations or sometimes even death. A new bandage could speed their healing by delivering electrical stimulation, but only as needed.Created by scientists at Stanford Univ...
(Infographic) The Top Goal Scorers in FIFA World Cup History
[Consumer]
2022/12/02 09:04
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup around the corner, soccer (or football) fans have their eyes set on how their favorite teams and players will perform.But history shows that some players, and teams, are far more proficient in goals and wins than others. After all, with only 32 teams competing and the field quickly whittling down, there aren’t many chances for players to make their mark.Who are his...
Pro Change Darkening Shampoo Inspired by a Submarine
[Design]
2022/12/02 09:03
This is a launching kit for “Pro Change Darkening Shampoo”, a new product of hair care brand, MODAMODA. With a slogan "Browning from the Sea" which encapsulates the features of the new product, the kit design was inspired by a submarine exploring the hair browning components in the sea. The underwater graphic inside of submarine was intended for customers to think of shampoo is made of fresh...
(Infographic) 12 Inspiring Graphic Design Trends for 2023
[Design]
2022/12/01 09:10
The 2023 graphic design trends have arrived for another year of aesthetic revivals and new experiments in creativity. But compared to past trends, what sets 2023 apart? While design comes from creative minds, trends are also borne out of the context of their time. Last year saw the world recovering from a pandemic, and design trends favored comfortable nostalgia and colorful expression. Much of...
