AI isn’t just coming for retail jobs — It’s reimagining how South Africans will shop

Fast Company Contributor|Published

How is artificial intelligence reshaping the future of retail in South Africa?

Meet Mattel's groundbreaking Barbie: Celebrating autism and diversity

Associated Press|Published

Mattel Inc. is set to launch an innovative autistic Barbie, crafted in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, marking a significant step in promoting ...

This is how cheap bamboo homes withstood a major earthquake in Myanmar

Adele Peters|Published

Discover how a team in Myanmar created $1,000 bamboo homes that not only survived a devastating earthquake but also provide shelter for those displaced by ongoing ...

How Lego is empowering kids to learn AI as lawmakers push for bans

John Kell|Published

Experts say banning AI in classrooms won’t work. Lego’s curriculum is one attempt to meet reality head-on.

The future of holographic AI. Check out this bizarre ‘friend in a jar’

Jesus Diaz|Published

Razer's latest innovation, Project AVA, promises a new era of AI companionship with its holographic assistant. But does this 'friend in a bottle' truly deliver, ...

Navigating the challenges of newsjacking: The Maduro Nike tracksuit case

Rob Walker|Published

Explore how brands navigate the unpredictable world of involuntary product placement, illustrated by the viral case of Nicolás Maduro's Nike tracksuit, and discover ...

Get ready for AI-driven shopping: What to expect by 2026

Elizabeth Segran|Published

Imagine a world where your AI assistant handles all your shopping needs, from finding the perfect Christmas gifts to ordering groceries. As AI technology rapidly ...

Discover the Punkt MC03: A minimalist smartphone prioritising your privacy

Jesus Diaz|Published

Meet the Punkt MC03, a revolutionary smartphone that combines minimalist design with robust privacy features, challenging the status quo of data exploitation by ...

Amandine Ohayon appointed CEO of Givenchy, marking a strategic shift for LVMH

Fast Company Contributor|Published

LVMH's strategic reshuffle sees Amandine Ohayon take the helm at Givenchy, promising to reshape the luxury brand's future.

Experts reveal their dream fashion collaborations: Gap, Loewe, Hermès, and Adidas

Andrea Bossi|Published

Discover why 2025 has become a pivotal year for fashion collaborations, as experts share their dream partnerships for 2026, featuring iconic brands like Gap, Loewe, ...

The journey behind Lego's new interactive Smart Brick

Chris Morris|Published

Explore how Lego is merging traditional play with cutting-edge technology through its new Smart Play system, designed to engage a new generation of digital natives. ...

Autonomous driving and AI innovations dominate CES 2026

Reuters|Published

At CES 2026, autonomous driving technology and AI innovations are set to take centre stage, as the automotive industry grapples with challenges in EV development ...

Meet the Ori umbrella: Solving a 175-year-old design issue with innovation

Hunter Schwarz|Published

The Ori umbrella, priced at $249, introduces a revolutionary frameless design using the Miura-ori technique, offering a modern solution to the age-old problems of ...

Watch VideoThe must-have tech gadgets of 2026: Our top five

Fast Company Contributor|Published

Here are the top five tech gadgets of 2026, including Apple’s budget MacBook, DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Samsung Galaxy S26 series, Microsoft’s AI advancements, and Huawei’s ...

How political design trends defined the chaos of 2025 in the US

Hunter Schwarz|Published

In 2025, political design took centre stage, driven by a president who sees himself as a designer-in-chief. Explore how these six trends reshaped the political landscape ...

The strangest brand partnerships of 2025: Have collaborations lost their way?

Grace Snelling|Published

From ketchup-inspired luggage to soap based on Stranger Things, discover the most bizarre brand collaborations of 2025 and explore how the marketing landscape is ...

Vince Gilligan's unique approach to designing ‘Pluribus’

Jesus Diaz|Published

Discover how Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, spent a decade crafting ‘Pluribus’—a groundbreaking sci-fi series that defies ...

Watch VideoMeet the PetPhone: The first smartphone for your dog or cat

Fast Company Contributor|Published

The PetPhone by GlocalMe is a revolutionary 2025 tech gadget that attaches to your pet’s collar, offering features like health monitoring, location tracking, and ...

How five groundbreaking materials can make buildings more sustainable

Elissaveta Brandon|Published

‘Climate-adaptive’ paint and ‘Superwood’: These material inventions have huge potential to make our built environment more sustainable