Navigating reality has become an almost constant shock to the system. With the ongoing cost of living crisis, wars, political polarisation, and global environmental issues, life’s stresses are becoming increasingly difficult to escape. With individuals and collectives in a perpetual state of disturbance, peop...

When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...

Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

Once a signifier of luxury or novelty, custom products and services are now within reach of the everyday consumer, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, algorithm-led platforms, and the COVID-era digitisation boom. Today, everyone wants to be the main character of their brand experience.

Demand for luxury housing is booming in India thanks to the rise of an upper-middle class who are drawn to homes that help them achieve aspirational lifestyles. Emphasising bespoke and values-driven wellness, these premium living spaces reflect evolving notions of luxury among Indian HNWIs.

As Australia’s housing market skyrockets, young Australians are finding ways to get on the property ladder. A record number of first home buyers are eschewing the ‘great Australian dream’ in favour of ‘rent-vesting’: buying property in affordable postcodes so they can rent in better locations.