An unpredictable future with continous change is driving people to look for new ways of dealing with the situation and life in generall. Philosophy is certainly not new but it’s transforming now from a science for a view specialists to becoming a mindset for a wider audience. In 2008 philosopher Alain de Botton founded the
Participation
Online we got used very quickly to being part of the game. Commenting, dis-/liking or becoming part of an online game is part of our everyday life. Now this is spreading to real life. Gone are the days of passive watching an exhibition, it gets only real fun when we are part of it. Daily
SINGING
The Italian magazine IO DONNA is organising an event “canta che ti passa” (sing and everything will be fine). The point is to support and enhance wellness through singing and art. Under the guidance of the soprano Madelyn Renee the participants use their voice to liberate and detox one’s psyche. No experience is requested. It
SERVICE
At the beginning digital devices and apps promised us that by applying them, all tasks will be sorted out swiftly and on its own. Well, it’s true in certain cases but there is still a whole bunch of duties for which no time is left in our fully packed schedule. Therefore why not sourcing it
INFLUENCER
“I nuovi principi” (“the new princes”) was the theme from the latest Dolce & Gabbana Show at the Men’s Fashion Week in Milan. Perfect title for the models, who were not from model agencies but bloggers, influencers, and also famous offspring. According to designer Stefano Gabbana, they wanted their collection to be presented by ordinary
WOMEN
Maria Grazia Chiuri is making headlines not only for being the first female creative director at DIOR but also with her collection showing the slogan “We should all be feminists”. The inspiration came from Adichie, who has written and talked extensively in the past about a feminist’s right to appreciate fashion. Her essay and related
EMOTIONS
Thanks to emojis we can communicate online our emotions in a second and we became much more used to express feelings. So emotions became an open topic not only online but also offline. “State of Emotion” is the title of the second state festival in Berlin, 3-6th Nov. 2016. The program offers various interactive and
SCHOOL
The word “school” may evoke for some people not very positive associations when remembering their school days. But the educational system is for sure of major importance as it is where the future begins. Times are changing and so has the school system too. “Teach the future” is a network of people passionate about the
COMMUNITY
With traditional advertising formats such as print, TV spots and web banners losing their impact and relevance, organizations must reframe marketing as a value-based relationship between consumers and brands. Building a community is the perfect tool to create a bonding which goes beyond the product between brand and customer. Lululemon, Canadian yoga fashion brand, is a
memories
Where would we be without our personal memories? We use them to maintain our personal identities, to start and mediate relationships, to shape our likes, dislikes, to regulate our moods and to solve problems. They allow us to share rich life experiences and tell our stories to family and friends. There is no question about