NICKI LANGE | JOURNAL

THE MAN BRINGING DOWN THE BANKS

THE MAN BRINGING DOWN THE BANKS

London’s emerging financial technology (short: “fintech”) sector is full of clever people doing things with cash and code. Monzo, Revolut, Tandem and TransferWise are all tackling similar issues. But Mr Blomfield has done something different, which the others have not. He has made banking cool. Monzo is disrupting banking with his little pink cards, which have turned into a must-have for millennials and creatives. Blomfield and his team have somehow made personal finance palatable to millennials. In an interview with Mr Porter, he shared a few very interesting insights about his business plan and fashion preferences.

business, technologyNicki Lange6 September 2017monzoComment

A SOCIOLOGY OF THE SMARTPHONE

A SOCIOLOGY OF THE SMARTPHONE

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.

technology, lifeNicki Lange1 September 2017Comment

WOLFF OLINS’S NEW CEO ON BRANDING, AI, AND THE FUTURE OF THE DESIGN AGENCY

WOLFF OLINS’S NEW CEO ON BRANDING, AI, AND THE FUTURE OF THE DESIGN AGENCY

The 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.

businessNicki Lange29 August 2017wolff olins, brandingComment

HOW MASSIMO OSTI RE-ENGINEERED MENSWEAR

HOW MASSIMO OSTI RE-ENGINEERED MENSWEAR

From 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.”

fashionNicki Lange25 August 2017stone island, supreme, cp companyComment

MILLENNIALS - COMING OF AGE

MILLENNIALS - COMING OF AGE

Millennials 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.

lifeNicki Lange23 August 2017millennialsComment

WILL I BECOME A BILLIONAIRE IF I AM DETERMINED TO BE ONE AND PUT IN THE NECESSARY WORK REQUIRED?

WILL I BECOME A BILLIONAIRE IF I AM DETERMINED TO BE ONE AND PUT IN THE NECESSARY WORK REQUIRED?

Justine 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.

lifeNicki Lange20 August 2017elon musk, tesla, spacex, hyperloopComment

RUF VS. SINGER: IN PURSUIT OF THE PERFECT PORSCHE

RUF VS. SINGER: IN PURSUIT OF THE PERFECT PORSCHE

The 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.

businessNicki Lange17 August 2017porscheComment

TO DO ANYTHING WELL IS A STRUGGLE

TO DO ANYTHING WELL IS A STRUGGLE

"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.

business, fashionNicki Lange11 August 2017raphaComment

THE PHILOSOPHER KING

THE PHILOSOPHER KING

Brunello 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.

fashionNicki Lange9 August 2017brunello cucinelliComment

AIRBNB DEBUTS A TOOLKIT FOR INCLUSIVE DESIGN

AIRBNB DEBUTS A TOOLKIT FOR INCLUSIVE DESIGN

“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.”

technologyNicki Lange8 August 2017airbnb, customer experienceComment

STONE ISLAND SELLS 30% STAKE TO TEMASEK

STONE ISLAND SELLS 30% STAKE TO TEMASEK

Stone 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.

business, fashionNicki Lange6 August 2017stone islandComment

THINGS ARE LOOKING APP

THINGS ARE LOOKING APP

There are now around 165,000 health-related apps available for the two main smartphone operating systems, Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android, which according to PwC will have been downloaded 1.7 billion times by 2017.

technologyNicki Lange4 August 2017holistic healthComment

THE NEW ADIDAS ALL DAY APP

THE NEW ADIDAS ALL DAY APP

Apps 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.

technologyNicki Lange31 July 2017adidas, holistic healthComment

GOOGLE GLASS 2.0 IS A STARTLING SECOND ACT

GOOGLE GLASS 2.0 IS A STARTLING SECOND ACT

At 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.

technologyNicki Lange30 July 2017alphabet, google, wearablesComment

ADIDAS DIGITAL SPORTS RELEASE THE FIRST-EVER FUTURE FIT/FORECAST

ADIDAS DIGITAL SPORTS RELEASE THE FIRST-EVER FUTURE FIT/FORECAST

adidas 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.

sportsNicki Lange27 July 2017adidasComment

CITY GUIDE BERLIN

CITY GUIDE BERLIN

Crazy, 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.

travelNicki Lange27 July 2017berlin, city guideComment

EIGER ULTRA-TRAIL 2017

EIGER ULTRA-TRAIL 2017

I 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.

runNicki Lange26 July 2017eiger ultra trailComment

REVIEW CLIF BLOKS ENERGY CHEWS

REVIEW CLIF BLOKS ENERGY CHEWS

Clif 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.

sportsNicki Lange20 July 2017clif barComment

OCEANIC GLOBAL X EIGER ULTRA-TRAIL

OCEANIC GLOBAL X EIGER ULTRA-TRAIL

We 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.

run, charityNicki Lange14 July 2017eiger ultra trailComment

REVIEW CLIF SHOT ENERGY GEL

REVIEW CLIF SHOT ENERGY GEL

Clif Shot Energy Gel provides quick energy to athletes while racing and training. 8 flavors, with ingredients that are 90% organic, and a thin consistency make getting energized between breaths quick and easy. With Litter Leash® Packaging.

Nicki Lange7 July 2017clif barComment