During our trip to Berlin in June, we were fortunate enough to visit the Bauhaus Archiv, a standing structure that is home to many of the Bauhaus founding artifacts a museum open to the general public. The Bauhaus was the 20th century’s most influential college of architecture, design, and art. Despite its short life of…Read more Bauhaus et le Modernism
Fostering a Culture of Innovation
During our time here at Slingshot labs we have been not only learning and putting into practice design thinking techniques however we have been learning about how one as well as corporations can foster a culture of innovation. We have all read about creative culture at places like Netflix with their unlimited holidays and…Read more Fostering a Culture of Innovation
FMCG Manufacturing in an evolving consumer landscape: Potential disruptions to our client’s business model
The last several decades have experienced an explosion in technology unparalleled in human history, which has unleashed an era of rapid change and development in all facets of life. Everything from our social interactions, news, culture, influences, politics, and purchases are now mediated in some form through the internet. Roughly half the world’s population has…Read more FMCG Manufacturing in an evolving consumer landscape: Potential disruptions to our client’s business model
Design for Play
Playing is an act best done in groups larger than two. But who’s to say that playing alone is not fun too? Mammals have a tendency to play. Playfulness is a feature generally exhibited in early childhood and continues to develop into adulthood in many different forms, ranging from innocent board games to serious acts…Read more Design for Play
Navigation Through Noise
During our recent Urban Immersion Trip to Berlin we were able to visit a number of interesting and inspiring innovative spaces. Studios where we could discuss our projects as well as innovation labs where we could see how other successful companies are making their mark in the innovation space. We were very honoured to take…Read more Navigation Through Noise
Domotics
A market that is worth 54.15 USD Billions, projecting around 120 USD Billions by 2022. Domotics is taking the world on his hands, and nothing can control it. This industry began around 1900’s. and hasn’t stopped since then. By the way, if you don’t have a clue about what i’m talking about, it is the…Read more Domotics
VR: The future is here it smells beautiful and petrifying!
Over at slingshot labs we have been completing research and trend forecasting with regard to the subject of the future of 'the internet of things', we have spoken about the connected home and how this may shape lives in the future. However this weekend we had the opportunity to attend ‘I AM- Internet age media…Read more VR: The future is here it smells beautiful and petrifying!
A Deep Dive into Fragrance Houses
As previously mentioned in our most recent blog post, the perfume market is one that continues to rise in demand by millennials. So, we have decided to pay tribute to fragrance houses and dig deep into this mysterious topic. We consider the importance of fragrance houses as one of the main stakeholders in the Connected…Read more A Deep Dive into Fragrance Houses
Olfactory Experiences
ol·fac·to·ry älˈfakt(ə)rē,ōlˈfakt(ə)rē/ Adjective An olfactory experience is a term that refers to a series of events one encounters through the sense of smell. Such experiences may be as spontaneous as transformative first timers, but also as familiar as awakened intense memories that are embedded deep within the mammalian brain. The olfactory world is one that…Read more Olfactory Experiences
#google knows
e In this golden era, one cannot have the luxury of privacy; and with the contemporaneous stage of the internet, it is near impossible. Here at slingshot labs while working on our recent brief, we have been delving into the world of connectivity, IOT and how data can add value to our lives. When designing…Read more #google knows
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