09-25-19

What would you say to a 3D version of yourself?

What if you could interact with a holographic, 3D avatar of yourself? Martine Jarlgaard wondered just that before she came up with Meet Yourself, an art installation that takes a 3D scan of a person, and then allows them to interact via an AR headset. Meet Yourself is a unique way of letting technology change your perspective of you.

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Tech for Growth

The call for much of the world to shelter in place has exposed the critical role that technology—and a “digital mindset”—is playing in companies that must find inventive ways to serve their customers. This panel will explore the urgency of a digital mindset inside companies that are prepared to grow during crisis and beyond.

Tech for Growth

4 ways to enjoy more time outside this fall and winter

As winter approaches with no end of the pandemic in sight, we're all worried about being stuck inside our homes for those cold months. But senior staff writer Liz Segran has four tips to help you enjoy more time outside, even when it's bitterly cold.

4 ways to enjoy more time outside this fall and winter

People Get Ready: Prepping for rapid recovery

Our final instalment of the Growth in Crisis webinar series builds on the first two sessions to provide a roadmap and best practices for all companies to embrace as their businesses and communities return to a more traditional pace and rhythm.

People Get Ready: Prepping for rapid recovery

Why taking that vacation is more important than ever

While summer plans have been canceled and many workers are at home, taking those vacation days off is critical for our productivity, creativity and well-being. Here's how to plan your work getaway.

Why taking that vacation is more important than ever

Kraft deletes its "Send Noods" campaign, and Nike's new ad shares the NBA's wins and losses—brand hit and miss of the week

Kraft folds on its comedic commercial after backlash from "Karens" on social media. Nike celebrates the Los Angeles Lakers, while acknowledging a difficult NBA season. This is the brand hit and miss of the week.

4 tips to help you manage stress and regain focus

If you’re having trouble focusing, you’re not alone. A report recently found that workers’ ability to focus and complete tasks was down 31% in August, compared to pre-pandemic levels. When you’re overwhelmed or stressed out, your ability to focus diminishes. This four-point plan will help you get back on track.

4 tips to help you manage stress and regain focus

Leadership Lessons (So Far)

A panel of esteemed leaders share the lessons they’ve gleaned from managing through crisis. Presented by Facebook.

Leadership Lessons (So Far)

A questionable celebrity cash grab for McDonald's and Ocean Spray's viral TikTok moment — brand hit and miss of the week

Soon after releasing their Travis Scott Meal, McDonald's adds yet another celebrity endorsement with the J Balvin Meal, while Ocean Spray takes advantage of TikTok star Doggface208's viral video.

Janelle Monáe, Black Lives Matter, and Jamaal Bowman are fighting racial inequality

It's Fast Company’s 6th annual Innovation Festival, featuring some of the most creative minds in tech, science, and entertainment. The themes of social good, activism, and justice are front and center at the festival. 2020 has exposed the deep-seated inequality and racism in our country, but it’s also shown how people are using their voices and talents to create change.

Janelle Monáe, Black Lives Matter, and Jamaal Bowman are fighting racial inequality

What the future of media looks like, according to Scooter Braun and Twitter's chief design officer

It's Fast Company’s 6th annual Innovation Festival, featuring some of the most creative minds in tech, science, and entertainment. This year there's been a lot of discussion about the future of media. From film and television to music to social media, innovation in media has never been more important.

What the future of media looks like, according to Scooter Braun and Twitter's chief design officer

Impact

It’s legal to bring guns to the polls in many swing states. What could go wrong?

Burger King’s new Whopper packaging isn’t greasy cardboard, it’s reusable

Here’s how much it would cost to move every home in the U.S. to zero-carbon energy

News

If you’re a woman or person of color in Hollywood, there’s bad news about the TV industry

When do they start counting votes in the 2020 election? Ballot time lines hinge on state rules

LeBron James’s ‘Under Review’ collaboration aims to combat disinformation aimed at Black and Latino voters

Co.Design

Jony Ive is now consulting for Airbnb

Is it even possible to satirize Trump? $28 million worth of ads say it is

This housing advocate fled violence in Nigeria. Now he wants to end homelessness in America

Work Life

Feedback leads to more feedback. Here’s why that’s a good thing for leaders

The best advice for aspiring leaders? Ask for what you want

We need to talk about the science behind implicit bias training