After success with its mystery boxes, HEAT wants to be Gen Zers’ go-to destination for retail with the launch of an e-commerce platform offering curated pieces. The platform will help boost discovery which will appeal to Gen Zers since seeking inspiration is a big part of their purchase journey.

Gen Z hypebeasts have been a driving force behind the popularity of ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes and luxury mystery boxes. But why exactly are these services so appealing to the young and affluent? And how can brands adapt their offerings to attract these shoppers in a crowded online marketplace?

How are ideas of political participation changing? Is there any way to combat the spread of disinformation? What role can design play in saving the planet? In this part of the 2019 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how the actions of brands and individuals are reshaping society.

Young people can find themselves conflicted between the abundance of styles afforded by fast fashion and its negative impacts on the environment. But with the rise of second-hand fashion and eco-conscious lines, an overwhelming amount of young people are feeling the itch to ‘ditch fast fashion’.