As consumer demand for transparency impacts all sectors, the diamond industry is facing calls to be more open about the provenance of its gems. By emphasizing the ethical and environmental advantages of lab-grown stones, Diamond Foundry is changing how people feel about synthetic bling.

Picture your daily commute – but instead of everyone staring down at their screens, imagine them reading short stories. Publisher Short Édition has set up vending machines at French train stations, dispensing stories by aspiring writers to encourage people to read.

Healthy eating and regular exercise is the well-trodden route to a healthy body. But what about a healthy mind? Headspace claims that using its meditation app just ten minutes a day can reduce symptoms of anxiety, boost quality of sleep and lower blood pressure.

Children see decorating their own bedroom as the second most important milestone to achieve, yet three-quarters of parents don’t involve their little ones in the design process. Offering a compromise, Sian Zeng’s magnetic wallpaper lets kids change the look of their room – with no paint involved.