Smartphones have altered our everyday life, digesting many longstanding spaces and rituals, and transforming others beyond recognition. The smartphone has become the signature artifact of our age. Less than a decade old, this protean object has become the universal, all-but-indispensable mediator of everyday life. Very few manufactured objects have ever been as ubiquitous as these glowing slabs of polycarbonate.
Read MoreThe newly appointed CEO of Wolff Olins, Sairah Asham, spoke to Co.Design about her new role as a CEO, the intersect of branding and technology and what digital sociology means and how it impacts the design industry.
Read MoreFrom 1971 to the early 2000s, Osti was responsible for a catalogue of brands including from C.P. Company to Stone Island and Supreme to NikeLab. His work remains embraced by industry fixtures. For many, sporting a Stone Island badge on their left arm or wearing a C.P. goggle jacket still symbolizes a commitment to substance over hype. “I design clothes for a man who travels across the planet, through different environments; nature, traffic, pollution, the urban adventure,” said Osti. “I’ve always thought that my clothes had to respond to real needs.”
Read MoreMillennials are poised to reshape the economy. Our unique experiences will change the ways we buy and sell, forcing companies to examine how they do business for decades to come. Goldman Sachs has created an interesting infographic that looks at some of the trends that will shape the new economy of Generation Y.
Read MoreJustine Musk, the first wife of Elon Musk, did not sugarcoat her response, when she shared her views on what it takes to become a billionaire. She says that one of the many qualities that separate self-made billionaires from the rest of us is their ability to ask the right questions. Such is not the right question.
Read MoreThe Porsche 911 needs no introduction. It is what many boys dream about in their teenage years. People talk about Turbo, Targa, GT2, GT3 and so. However, recently I came across a post on Petrolicious that looks beyond the stock version of those dream cars. It does not matter how pure, raw, distilled, whatever adjective you like, it just does not matter how good you think your car is, there will always be something that can be improved. And that 'something', RUF and Singer Vehicle Design try to deliver, all in pursuit of the 'perfect' car.
Read More"To do anything well is a struggle. You need to give it everything," says Rapha’s founder, Simon Mottram. In fact, this man has certainly thrown it all into creating an one-of-a-kind company that has made him cycle around the the world and gotten to know and work with the likes of Dave Brailsford, Paul Smith, Bradley Wiggins and Norman Foster. Mottram says that the key to Rapha's success was shaped by a three core principles namely: commerce, content and community.
Read MoreBrunello Cucinelli founded his company in 1978 by selling brightly coloured cashmere sweaters. When he was young he witnessed his father working in an unwelcoming environment and became a close observer of the world. Such experiences built the foundation of his dream to develop a framework that uses capitalism to enhance the human being.
Read More“It’s easy for designers to create in a bubble, to design for themselves — especially with the ease of and access to technology,” says Diaz, who is Airbnb's experience research manager. She continues that “it’s incredibly important that we’re thinking about who we are creating [a product] for, how we want them to use it, and why they want to use it.”
Read MoreStone Island was one of the first brands to connect the fields of technical wear, streetwear and high-fashion. Though recent collaborations with Supreme, Nike and Kith have already elevated the company's status and strengthened its position in the highly competitive fashion market, the latest investment shall help the brand to grow globally.
Read MoreApps rule our lives day-in-and-day-out. They allow us to get a ride on demand, order dinner, and even send out dry cleaning. And for the wellness-minded, apps can transform our workouts, diet, sleep rhythms, and more. They track every bite we eat, every step we take, and every hour we sleep.
Read MoreAt Google's big I/O conference in 2012, Glass celebrated it first appearance to the public. It gained immediate attention and it was named Time's product of the year. However, only three years later, it seemed that Alphabet, the parent company of Google, had given up their idea of Glass for good.
Read Moreadidas shared its first-ever list of future digital trends in sport and fitness. The report reveals predictions about human habits and behaviors that are expected to shape our approach to healthy living over the next few years and how digital technology intersects with health and fitness.
Read MoreCrazy, colourful and cosmopolitan. Berlin, the German capital, is renowned for its exceptional variety of attractions, its flourishing cultural scene and a way of life that is both fast-paced and relaxed is second to none in Germany. It is wonderful mix of old and new, between the traditional and the modern that set the city apart from the rest.
Read MoreI had run for less than 30 minutes and covered a distance of under five kilometres, when I realized that today was going to be a tough day. In fact, the last weeks leading up to this day have not been as smooth as I had hoped them to be. It took me longer than expected to fully recover from Marathon Des Sables and shortly after I was back in training I picked up an injury on my left foot.
Read MoreClif Bloks Energy Chews provide quick, chewable, energy to athletes while training and racing. Bloks come in six 33-calorie cubes, with sleek and portable packaging, making it easy to customize and track caloric and electrolyte intake during long outings and races.
Read MoreWe are a few hours away from the start of this year’s Eiger Ultra-Trail. It is one of the most epic races in the calendar and passes along the infamous Eiger Nordwand. The trail measures 101 kilometres and holds over 6700 positive meters of altitude in hand. Whilst Marathon Des Sables was a challenge in its own way, the Eiger Ultra-Trail will be the most demanding race I will have competed in to date. It is a stunning course that guides us through the Swiss Alps and along some of the most beautiful trails in Europe.
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Read MoreAccording to a study by Zogby Analytics, 87 per cent of millennial constantly have their smartphone by their side during day and night. Whilst technology has already made an immense impact upon us, smartphones in particular are transforming ourlives. We are turning to our smartphones when we need something, whether it is a forgotten word, a better price, or directions. Customers want instant answers.
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